The Hopetoun Maritime Facility is located in the town centre and comprises of a service jetty, boat ramp, public toilets, car park and hardstand area.
Hopetoun is a quiet, holiday town situated 358 kilometres east of Albany and 239 kilometres west of Esperance.
The town was originally settled by whalers and sealers but the magnificent coastal scenery and unspoilt beaches are now popular for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming.
Facilities
Service jetty
There is a 38 metre service jetty with a water supply.
Wharf load limits
- Berth load: 50 tonne displacement vessel berthing at a maximum of 0.3 m/s at a maximum approach angle of 15°
- Stack load: 750 kg/m²
- Crane load: 6 tonne gross weight
- Vehicle load: M9 standard load
Boat ramp
There is a single lane concrete ramp, alongside is a 27-metre catwalk.
Public toilets
Public toilets are located to the north of the maritime facility.
Parking
There is a large, compacted gravel parking and hardstand area.
Expired flare disposal
Flare disposal is available nearby at the Hopetoun Sea Search and Rescue Group on Veal Street, Hopetoun.
Waterway entrance channel
Latitude: -33.954
Longitude: 120.125
Casual vessel berthing
Hopetoun Maritime Facility’s service jetty can be used for casual, overnight or emergency vessel accommodation on request. Submit the enquiry form below to arrange vessel accommodation.
There are fees and conditions of use for our service jetties and wharves.
Weather and conditions
Before heading out on the water, be sure to check the current:
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) resources: