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Port Wakefield

The Port Wakefield Boat Ramp sits at 19 Wharf Crescent in Port Wakefield, within South Australia's Yorke and Mid-North Region.

The dual-lane concrete ramp features a central pontoon for docking, loading, and unloading, and provides access to the mouth of the Wakefield River and out into the Gulf of St. Vincent. Tidal timing is critical here.

Boaters have roughly two to two-and-a-half hours either side of high tide before the channel dries out, making launching anything larger than a 13-foot tinny difficult at low tide.

Nearby Army Proof Range infrastructure also means a Restricted Area applies in the vicinity, so boaters should be aware of local regulations before heading out.

The site offers ample parking for cars and trailers, along with picnic tables, chairs, and rubbish bins. The calm, sheltered waters and adjacent mangrove swamp make it a popular spot for fishing and crabbing.


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