The Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty at Nielsen Esplanade provides public access to the River Derwent for recreational boaters and anglers.

The facility reopened in November 2025 after a three-year closure, having been shut in 2022 to accommodate construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge.

The upgraded site features a modern boat ramp, jetty, trailer parking, and a turning bay, offering safer and more accessible launching conditions than the previous facility.

Boaters should note that during demolition of the old bridge, travel upstream through the demolition zone is advised against until works conclude around mid-2026.