The boat ramp on the Inglis River at Wynyard, in northwest Tasmania, provides good launching facilities alongside a pontoon.

The river offers sheltered conditions in most weather, but tidal timing is critical: a reliable rule of thumb is to enter no more than two hours either side of high tide. The entire north coast experiences a tidal range of roughly 2.

5–3 metres, so care is essential when launching and retrieving. The river entrance is well marked, but boaters should remain alert to rocks and shallow shoals on both the east and west sides of the channel.

Larger cruising vessels drawing more than 2 metres should not attempt entry, and even shallower-draft boats are advised to wait for at least three-quarter high tide before crossing the bar into the river.