The Hawks Nest boat ramp sits on the Myall River, just inside the river's entrance near the township of Hawks Nest in New South Wales.

It is one of several public ramps serving the northern side of Port Stephens, alongside nearby ramps at Winda Woppa and Tea Gardens. The surrounding waterway is part of a broader estuary system notable for its oyster leases.

The ramp provides access to the Lower Myall River, which connects boaters to the wider Myall Lakes system — a significant natural area that was once home to the Worimi and Birpai peoples.

From here, vessels can travel upstream toward Bulahdelah or explore the lakes, which offer courtesy moorings, boat-based camping, and exceptional birdlife.