Newport “Warmies” Boat Ramp

Newport "Warmies" Boat Ramp is located off The Strand on the west bank of the Yarra River near the West Gate Bridge in Newport, positioned near the warm water discharge of the Newport Power Station. The infrastructure consists of a single-lane concrete ramp, which does not feature staging or boarding jetties. Because of its proximity to the Yarra River mouth and Webb Dock, outbound vessels are exposed to significant wave, wake, and surge events from commercial shipping in the Port of Melbourne. This risk is managed by an enforced 5-knot speed restriction zone extending southwest of the Williamstown Channel from the Warmies breakwater to Gellibrand Pier. Amenities include a paved trailer parking area designed for 55 vehicles with trailers where launching and parking are free, and local council parking officers enforce restrictions on surrounding reserves.