Tucked away in the Budds Beach Reserve in Surfers Paradise is the Budds Beach boat ramp. It is a small, single-lane concrete ramp that’s perfect for launching small boats or PWCs. The subtle decline of the ramp makes launching easy, but be aware—the wide sandy beach next to the ramp tends to cover the concrete ramp, making traction a challenge for some vehicles.

That said, this is still a great spot to launch into the Nerang River. The adjacent sandy beach is perfect for swimming, wading, sunbathing, or just playing around in the water.

Parking here is pretty limited, with only a handful of street spots available for vehicles with trailers, so plan accordingly.

The Reserve park itself is a peaceful, shaded retreat with plenty of trees, picnic tables, benches, toilets, BBQ stations, and a playground for kids. If you didn’t pack food, no worries—there’s a coffee shop just across the street, making it easy to grab a bite and enjoy an impromptu picnic with a river view.

Feature	Description
Number of ramp lanes	1
Fish cleaning facilities	None
Carpark spaces	Limited parking spots for cars and trailers
Amenities	Picnic tables and benches, rubbish bins, playground for kids, BBQ stations, toilets
Ramp rating	-  Very Good

If you’re in the market for a new boat or engine upgrade, White Water Marine is just a quick 13-minute drive away. They carry Stacer and Stessl boats, along with Yamaha outboard engines, making it easy to trailer your boat over and be back on the water in no time. They also stock trailers, marine gear, fishing supplies, and all the essentials for your next boating adventure.