Using NSW waterways

Everything you need to know about using NSW waterways, including aquatic events, boat ramps, bridge opening times, maps, web cameras, restrictions and closures and weather and tide information.

Find a boat ramp
View coastal bar webcams
Check marine notices
Get Boating handbook

Staying safe

Hiring a vessel
PWC hire and drive tours
Marine safety rules and regulations
Maritime terms

Conditions, weather and tides

Waves and swell
Maritime closures and alerts
NSW tide tables
Webcams for coastal bars and alpine waters

Boating on Sydney Harbour

Rules for boating on Sydney Harbour
Berths and marinas and destinations
Sydney Harbour superyacht guidelines
Summer events on Sydney Harbour
Using Rose Bay – safety guidelines for seaplanes and vessels

Waterways and designated areas

Open waters
Enclosed waters
Alpine waters
Mooring and anchoring
Crossing coastal bars
Locations of NSW coastal bars
Other safety resources on NSW coastal bars

Navigation and communication

Find a boat ramp
Boating maps
Boating plans
Radio network services
Electricity crossings
Bridge opening times
Lighthouses
Hydrographic plans

Restrictions and closures

Exclusion and restriction zones
Personal watercraft (PWC) operating areas
Marine notices and closures

Protecting the environment

Waste and sewage disposal
Protecting marine life
Whale and dolphin watching
Noise rules on NSW waterways

Services, infrastructure and events

Approved aquatic events
Aquatic event licences
Sailing Event Notification System
Aquatic licence fees
Tips for attending aquatic events
Boating fees at work
Maritime advisory groups
Public ferry wharves
Documents and forms

Related information

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Projects in your area

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Environmental management

Environmental management is an important aspect of Transport for NSW decision-making and activities.