Marine Facilities

Cassowary Coast Council oversees a variety of marine facilities, including wharves, jetties, and boat ramps, providing access to the region’s beautiful coastline. These facilities support both recreational and commercial activities and are vital for the community.

Wharves and Jetties

Council manages seven wharves and jetties:

  • Daradgee Wharf (McAvoy Street), Daradgee
  • Innisfail Fish Board Wharf (Fitzgerald Esplanade), Innisfail
  • Innisfail Public Wharf (Fitzgerald Esplanade), Innisfail
  • Innisfail Commercial Wharf (Fitzgerald Esplanade), Innisfail
  • Perry Harvey Jetty, Mission Beach (formerly Clump Point Jetty)
  • Dunk Island Jetty, Dunk Island
  • Cardwell Jetty, Cardwell

Boat Ramps

The region is home to 16 boat ramps, providing easy access to the water for recreational boating. Some of these ramps are owned and managed by the State Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), with Council acting as the facility manager.

These ramps include:

  1. Flying Fish Point Boat Ramp, Flying Fish Point (TMR-owned)
  2. Coconuts Boat Ramp, Coconuts (TMR-owned)
  3. Innisfail Harbour Boat Ramp (near Jubilee Bridge), Innisfail (TMR-owned)
  4. Cowley Beach Boat Ramp (Bambarook Road), Cowley Beach (TMR-owned)
  5. Maria Creek Boat Ramp (Haydon Road), Kurrimine Beach (TMR-owned)
  6. Kurrimine Beach Boat Ramp (Robert Johnstone Parade), Kurrimine Beach (TMR-owned)
  7. Clump Point Boat Ramp, Mission Beach (TMR-owned)
  8. South Mission Beach Boat Ramp (Kennedy Esplanade), South Mission Beach
  9. Hull River Boat Ramp (Jackey Jackey Street), South Mission Beach
  10. Hull River Boat Ramp (Hull Drive), Carmoo
  11. Hull River Boat Ramp, Hull Heads
  12. Tully River Boat Ramp, Tully Heads
  13. Meunga Creek Boat Ramp (Meunga Creek Boat Ramp Road), Cardwell
  14. Cardwell Boat Ramp (Sheridan Street), Cardwell
  15. Port Hinchinbrook Boat Ramp, Cardwell
  16. Fishers Creek Boat Ramp, Cardwell (TMR-owned)

Seawalls

Council also manages seawalls extending from Innisfail to Cardwell, which help protect the coastline and infrastructure from erosion and environmental damage.

Commercial Use of Marine Facilities

If you are a commercial operator wishing to use any of Council's marine facilities (including berthing or refuelling), you must apply for a permit. Here's how it works:

  • Application Process: Complete the required application form and submit it to the Council with the necessary documentation.
  • Permit Details: Once your application is approved, you will be granted a permit that allows you to berth your vessel at a designated site, under the terms and conditions outlined in the permit.
  • Duration: Commercial permits are issued for a maximum of 12 months and must be renewed if continued access is required.

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