Launch Sites

The Canoe Trail Friends have on going consultations with paddlers, canoe clubs, government agencies and developers to establish non-powered launch sites

Novara Steps & "Canoe Slide” A set of steps with a "canoe slide”, has been installed at Novara. Located south of the boat ramp it will be particularly useful during peak holiday periods. The Canoe Trail Friends thank Chris Abbis, Waterways Technical Officer with the City of Mandurah, for his cooperative approach in providing this innovative paddling feature.

River Trails: The Peel Trails Group in conjunction with the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray has received a grant to design, manufacture and install canoe trail head signs at the following canoe launch sites: Pinjarra Boat Ramp; Ravenswood; Furnissdale; Riverside Gardens and Western Foreshore. These signs will complement canoe guides and further enhance paddling facilities

Disabled launch site: We have initiated consultation, to see if there is a need for a disabled launch site or sites.
Batavia Quays South Yunderup: The Friends are pleased that money has now been received to upgrade the boat ramp here, including the non-powered site. The Friends supported the Shire of Murray with this upgrade. To cater for the needs of paddlers, we have had input into the detailed planning of launch site location and car parking requirements
Furnissdale: As there may be a revision of all boating facilities at Furnissdale, because of the Review of Furnissdale Structure Plan, The Friends have put forward their requirements for non-powered sites
Murray Bend: Following a request from The Friends, the Shire of Murray has placed sand between the boat ramp and private jetty

Point Grey Outline Development Plan The ODP, under taken by the Shire of Murray, states that it should make suitable provision for the two non-powered sites launch sites as identified by the Canoe Trail Friends.
Port Bouvard Limited was very helpful during the consultation process.

Ravenswood: A launch site has been established opposite the Ravenswood Hotel All credit and appreciation goes to the Shire of Murray, in partnership with Mandurah- Murray Vietnam Veterans Canoeing Group The Shire excavated the site and the MMVVCG carried out the construction work
Rivergum Esplanade South Yunderup: The Friends are supporting the Shire of Murray in its quest to establish a designated launch site at this location

Riverside Gardens: Is a good model of a canoe launch site. Thanks go to the City of Mandurah for being prepared to consult, even about car parking requirements

Woodlands Pde. Stakehill: Access is now via the Kwinana Freeway at the Lymons Road turn off

The Mandurah Boating Guide: Identifies Non-powered launching sites