Using waterways

Aquatic events may restrict the availability of waterways for normal use. This section includes information about events, and how to apply for an aquatic event licence.

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Your boating fees and charges directly support the delivery of boating related services and infrastructure to benefit you, your family and the NSW boating community.

Use our interactive map to search for a boat ramp in NSW. You can also find out what facilities are available and the condition of the ramp.

Information about opening times for bridges with low clearance above the water.

Roads and Maritime Services manages 13 lighthouses along the NSW coast. Find out more about these important safety beacons.

View various types of maps for NSW waterways.

Important safety information for people out on the water, including boating plans, radio network services and power cable crossings.

Roads and Maritime inspects public ferry wharves to ensure the safety of users and operators of ferry services.

Check the Marine notices and other advice for restrictions and closures before you go out on the water.

Information and resources, including tide tables. You can also register to receive free email alerts.

Roads and Maritime is trialling web cam vision of coastal bars and other site to help you prepare for a voyage.

Provides commercial vessel operators a right of access to specified wharves in Sydney Harbour.

Information around changes to access to wharves that occur due to maintenance work and restrictions during special events. Please note that the information may not include emergency work.