The Gellibrand River boat ramp at Princetown sits near the bridge on Old Coach Road West and provides easy water access for paddlers and small watercraft.

The launch point serves as the primary put-in for exploring the river, which is navigable roughly 12 kilometres upstream and about 1. 5 kilometres downstream to the ocean beach.

The river runs calm and slow for most of the year, making it a manageable outing for canoes and kayaks. Paddlers heading downstream should be aware that a seasonal sandbar can form at the river mouth, and submerged obstacles such as pillars may be present.

There are no vehicle-accessible exit points upstream, so those venturing inland should plan for a return trip. The site is located just a short drive from the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road.