Dainton’s Bridge boat
ramp in Shepparton is a great place to launch your fishing boat, canoe, or
kayak on the Goulburn River. The boat ramp, located on the southern side of the
bridge This is one of the locations in Shepparton where you can easily park
your car near the river and walk your canoe to the river's edge.
Dainton’s Bridge goes
over the Goulburn River and connects Shepparton and Mooroopna via the
Ross-Edwards highway.
This bridge was named
after James Henry Dainton, the engineer to built a bridge over the Goulburn
River in 1878.
A fishing jetty is also
accessible at this site when river levels are low. A total of 20 car parking
spaces are available near the ramp.
The boat ramp, like
all boat ramps in Victoria, is free to use.
| Feature |
Description |
| Number of ramp lanes |
1 (also includes a pontoon ramp) |
| Fish cleaning facilities |
No |
| Carpark spaces |
20 car parking spaces |
| Amenities |
litter bins and fishing jetty |
| Ramp rating |
Poor |
If you're in the area
and planning to buy a boat and do a sea trial, or need to re-power your boat
engine, SH Wallace & Co Marine
is just a 4-5-minute drive from the ramp. You can easily trailer your boat to
the dealership and back to the ramp without any inconvenience. At SH Wallace, you can
also buy a boat trailer, marine gear, fishing supplies, and boating equipment
from well-known brands in case you need to restock.