The boat ramp at Lake Hauroko sits at the end of Lillburn Valley Road in Fiordland National Park, reached via roughly 25 km of gravel road from Tuatapere.

A jetty and spacious forested car park — with room for vehicles towing boats — are located alongside the ramp.

Launching is straightforward in calm conditions, though overhanging trees on the access road make it impossible to rig a sailing vessel before putting in.

The ramp serves as the primary departure point for jet-boat tours across New Zealand's deepest lake (462 m) and down the Wairaurahiri River into remote southwest Fiordland.

It is also used by trampers accessing the Dusky Track and South Coast Track via water transport.