The Port Kembla Outer Harbour Boat Ramp, located near the Breakwater Battery Building at Port Kembla, is a well-equipped boating facility featuring a wide three-lane concrete ramp with both a jetty and a floating pontoon for easy tie-ups. Sheltered by a substantial breakwater, the ramp provides direct access to open ocean waters and offers plenty of depth, making it suitable even for larger trailer boats.

Launching and retrieving here is generally straightforward, with good facilities including wash-down areas, fish-cleaning tables, taps, and nearby bathrooms. Parking is generous and well laid out, though the area can become busy, particularly on Saturday mornings, and trailer spaces are occasionally taken up by non-trailer vehicles.

The harbour is well supported by an active volunteer Coast Guard and Water Police presence. Boaters are strongly advised to log on and off when entering or leaving the harbour, and smaller vessels should avoid heading outside in unsuitable conditions.

Beyond boating, the area is widely regarded as a quiet standout for fishing, walking, and enjoying the scenery. The breakwater walk stretches for over a kilometre and rewards visitors with sweeping ocean views, sightings of seabirds, pelicans, seals, dolphins, and occasionally whales passing offshore. It’s a popular place to watch commercial fishing activity, tugboats guiding cargo ships, or simply to enjoy sunrise or sunset over the water.

The site is also accessible, with concrete walkways suitable for visitors with mobility needs, and connects to nearby walking routes, including the Breakwater Wall walk and paths leading toward MM Dog Beach. While Port Kembla may not be the largest harbour, it offers a distinctive mix of maritime history, industrial character, and coastal beauty.

Overall, the Port Kembla Outer Harbour Boat Ramp is a reliable launch point with solid facilities, excellent fishing opportunities, and one of the more scenic harbour walks in the Illawarra region.

Feature	Description
Number of ramp lanes	3 (with jetty and pontoon)
Fish cleaning facilities	Yes
Carpark spaces	Ample parking spots available
Amenities	Toilets, washdown areas, nearby Coast Guard
Ramp rating	- Very Good