Albany Emu Point Boat Harbour

The Emu Point Boat Harbour is located 14 kilometres from the centre of Albany in Oyster Harbour.

The Department of Transport also manages the nearby Albany Waterfront Marina, located in the heart of the Albany CBD in the Princess Royal Harbour Foreshore.

Recreational pens

Information: There are 60 recreational pens owned and operated independently by the City of Albany, situated in between the Department owned facilities at Emu Point Boat Harbour. For information regarding these pens, please contact the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9333.

Commercial pens

Commercial pens are situated along the jetties at Emu Point Boat Harbour.

Jetty A

Number of Pens: 9
Lengths:
  • 7 X 18 metres (8m width)
  • 1 X 25 metres (8m width) Fuel berth
  • 1 X 18 metres (8m width) Oyster barge bert
Jetty load limit: 1 Tonne vehicle capacity
Services: Single phase/ three phase power, water, lighting.

Jetty B

Number of Pens: 21
Lengths:
  • 14 X 12 metres (5m width)
  • 5 X 15 metres (5m width)
  • 2 X 6 metres (4m width)
Services: Single phase, water, lighting.

Jetty C

Number of Pens: 20
Lengths:
  • 12 X 12 metres (5m width)
  • 8 X 15 metres (5m width)
Services: Single phase/ three phase power, water, lighting.

Concrete loading jetty

Services: Single phase/ three phase power, water, lighting (used for refuelling).

Boat ramps

Information: Emu Point Fishing Harbour has a three lane concrete boat ramp with parking, toilets and showers.
Others in area:
  • Albany Waterfront Marina - a two lane boat launching ramp with parking for vehicles and trailers. It also includes a service wharf.
  • Princess Royal Boat Harbour - a single lane boat ramp located near Little Grove on the Southern side of the harbour.
  • Murray Road - Misery Beach - a concrete single lane boat ramp, located near Whale World (this ramp is closed in bad weather).
  • Oyster Harbour - The Esplanade, Lower King - a concrete single lane boat ramp.
  • Frenchman's Bay - a single lane boat ramp, for small craft only.

Public toilets/showers

Information: An ablution block with showers is located near the road access entrance to the Emu Point Boat Harbour.

Public car parks

Information: At Emu Point Harbour, there is public car parking available near the road access entrance to the boat harbour, near Jetty A.

Fish cleaning facilities

Information: The fish cleaning facility is a stainless steel bench with six taps which can be operated by the hip and allows rubbish to be flushed into a septic tank. Bulk waste is flushed onto a grill and placed in a bin for later collection.

Other services

Information:
  • Small boat lifter run by Emu Point Progress Association
  • Watercraft Marine - boating retailer
  • Recreational boat storage
  • Squid Shack - seafood restaurant
  • Sea Search and Rescue headquarters

Code of Conduct

Use of main jetty
  • The main jetty is for loading/unloading and for provisioning of vessels.
  • The red curbed face of the jetty is for refuelling and short term unloading.
  • Vessels must not remain at the main jetty after loading/unloading or provisioning. All vessels should move off the wharf to their pens as soon as possible to allow others to use the facilities.
  • Vessels are not to be left unattended whilst alongside unless approval has been gained from the Harbour Manager.
  • All rubbish is to be removed from jetty immediately and placed in bins provided.
  • Motor vehicles must not be left unattended on the concrete jetty at any time.
  • Nets, produce boxes or other vessel equipment must be stored off the main jetty in a secure area.
Visiting vessel pens / berths Visiting vessels must contact the Department prior to arrival. The concrete loading jetty may be used for emergency berthage however longer term berthage must be allocated by the Department's Regional Office.
Waste oil and oil filter disposal There is a waste oil disposal facility located at the foot of the Service Jetty at Emu Point. This is operated by the City of Albany.

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