The Tinnanbar Boat Ramp, located near Pioneer Drive beside the Tinnanbar Foreshore Park in Queensland, offers a well-maintained two-lane concrete ramp launching directly into the beautiful Great Sandy Strait. It’s a short ramp best suited for small trailer boats and kayaks. Boaters should note that the area is quite tidal, and access is generally best around high tide, as shallow flats stretch out for over a hundred metres at low tide. Planning your launch time is essential, but during the right tide, it’s a great spot for boating, swimming, or paddling, with calm, sheltered waters ideal for a relaxed day out.
The ramp provides convenient access to K’gari (Fraser Island) and the surrounding waterways, making it a popular launch point for local anglers and kayakers.
Nearby, Tinnanbar Foreshore Park offers excellent facilities, including toilets, cold showers, a children’s playground, picnic shelters, BBQs, and even a fitness station. The picnic area provides lovely shaded seating with sweeping views of the beach and Great Sandy Strait, perfect for a family outing or a quiet afternoon by the water.
Visitors are reminded that the area forms part of the Great Sandy Conservation Park, home to migratory shorebirds and diverse wildlife. It’s important to respect the environment and keep an eye out for any posted warnings about marine stingers.
With clean amenities, calm surroundings, and a peaceful beach, Tinnanbar is a quiet coastal escape that is ideal for those looking to unwind, enjoy a picnic, or launch out on an adventure across the strait.
| Feature |
Description |
| Number of ramp lanes |
2 |
| Fish cleaning facilities |
None |
| Carpark spaces |
Limited parking spots available |
| Amenities |
Showers, picnic areas, BBQ stations, fitness stations, rubbish bins, toilets |
| Ramp rating |
 - Excellent |