Pilot Bay Boat Ramp sits at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui) and is one of seven public boat ramps managed by Tauranga City Council.

The concrete ramp is suitable for all boat types and accessible at all tides, with toilets on site, though parking for trailers is noted as very limited. Launch is free of charge and no bookings are required.

Users should be aware that the ramp and car park may be closed at short notice during certain geotechnical alert responses or operational works related to ongoing Mauao remediation following landslides in the area.