Catamaran Boat Ramp Access Upgrade Nears Completion in Tasmania

Improved access to the Catamaran boat ramp at Cockle Creek in southern Tasmania is nearing completion as part of a wider campground and visitor-infrastructure project. The Tasmanian Government says the works are intended to make launching and trailer movements safer while protecting the surrounding natural and cultural values.

The Catamaran facility is the only formalised public boat ramp within the Cockle Creek precinct and the only public ramp south of Southport. That makes the project particularly important to recreational boaters using Recherche Bay and nearby coastal waters.

Trailer parking and circulation are being improved

The project includes a new sealed boat-trailer parking area, improved circulation and drive-through trailer spaces. A dedicated tie-down and de-rigging area is also part of the current concept plan.

Separating trailer movements from campground activity should reduce conflicts between boaters, campers and pedestrians. The same works also formalise existing camping areas and improve drainage and internal roads.

Pontoon access has already been renewed

The Catamaran pontoon jetty has already been replaced through investment in recreational-boating infrastructure. The new pontoon is intended to provide better access and functionality at the launch site.

The broader $3.25 million precinct programme also includes campground, traffic-management and accessibility improvements. Completion remains subject to suitable weather and construction conditions.

Closure continues while construction finishes

The Catamaran campground and boat ramp remain closed while the works are completed, with Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service now indicating reopening in October 2026. Boaters should check current alerts before travelling because the completion date can move with site conditions.

For LBG readers, the project shows how trailer parking and waterside access are as important as the ramp surface itself. Efficient circulation and a usable pontoon can make a busy small-boat facility considerably easier and safer to use.