Boat Ramps and Camping Grounds
Burdekin Shire Council maintains several boat ramps within the Shire for use by the recreational boating community and professional fishery. Please click on the sections below to find out what features are available at each ramp.
General Features
- Limited camping permitted - no power
- Toilet facility
- Three lane concrete ramp with floating walkway
Location
Old Wharf Road, Airdmillan
General Features
- Limited camping permitted - no power
- Two lane concrete ramp
- Waterway is narrow and shallow at low tide
- Primary launch point for vessels heading to the reef
Location
Peggy Bog Road, Airdmillan
General Features
- Limited camping permitted - no power
- Two lane concrete ramp
- Waterway is narrow and shallow at low tide
- Primary launch point for vessels heading to the reef
Location
Morris Creek Road, Giru
General Features
- Limited camping near ramp permitted - no power
- Two lane concrete ramp
- Floating walk way
- Barratta Creek is a relatively narrow waterway
Location
Jerona Road, Jerona
Located approximately 42km north of Ayr
Additional Information
There is a designated camping area at located approximately 2km back from the Barratta Creek boat ramp (click below to see a map). This camping ground forms part of the Bowling Green Bay National Park. Please see the Department of Environment and Science website for more information on camping at this location as there are restrictions.
General Features
- Limited camping permitted - no power
- One lane concrete ramp
- Toilet Facility
Location
Cromarty Creek Boat Ramp Road, Giru
General Features 
- Limited camping permitted - no power
- Two lane concrete ramp
Location
Hodder Road, Rita Island
General Features
- Toilet Facility
- Private caravan park
- Two lane concrete ramp
- Jetty
- The boat ramp adjoins the Groper Creek Community with facilities built by the local fishing club
Location
Groper Creek Road, Groper Creek
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