Fishermans Beach Boat Ramp, Torquay

The Fishermans Beach Boat Ramp is located at Fishermans Beach on the Esplanade in Torquay, situated in the Surf Coast Shire adjacent to the Torquay Marine Rescue Service, Torquay Angling Club, and Salty Dog Café, providing access to the open ocean waters of Zeally Bay and Bass Strait. The facility consists of a single-lane open-coast beach launch featuring a sealed asphalt surface designed to wear and lighten in color over time to match the natural beach landscape. Staging and beach access are supported by a universally accessible, DDA-compliant timber walkway and beach ramp, though standard boarding pontoons are absent. Navigational hazards are high due to the dynamic beach environment, requiring rapid launching and retrieval to avoid vehicles getting bogged in the sand. Additionally, the coastal waters are subject to a legally mandated activity exclusion zone extending up to 175 metres from the shore during the annual Torquay Triathlon. Amenities at the upgraded precinct include 24 or 25 dedicated car-and-boat-trailer spaces, 14 car-only spaces, 1 accessible car-and-trailer space, 3 accessible car spaces, and 4 permit parks near the Marine Rescue station. Boiler-side amenities also feature a kayak drop-off zone, two outdoor showers, bike parking, public restrooms, and a live Boating Vic app webcam to monitor real-time conditions.