Launch for free at the Bluff Boat Ramp

Published 1st December 2025
The State Government is covering the cost of boat ramp permits across South Australia until 30 November 2026.

As part of the State and Federal Governments’ $100 million Algal Bloom Summer Plan, free boat ramp access will be provided across South Australia until 30 November 2026.

This means you don’t need to buy a permit to launch at the Bluff Boat Ramp, or any other boat ramp in South Australia.

Any existing annual pass holders to the Bluff Boat Ramp will be granted a 12 month extension at no cost.

Check conditions before heading out

With free boat ramp access and a sunny summer ahead, we're expecting high numbers of recreational boaters at the Bluff Boat Ramp.

Before you leave home, check live conditions via our webcam. The webcam is a great tool to help you plan your next recreational boating trip. Views are refreshed every second to give you an idea of conditions.

Bluff Boat Ramp Webcam

Banner image by Isaac Forman, Serio.