The Garden Island Ramp, situated beside the Angas Inlet Boat Club at Garden Island, is a well-used three-lane concrete facility, particularly popular with powered craft. It features pontoons on both sides, making launching and retrieval more convenient, although it can get quite busy during peak times.
This ramp also serves as a gateway to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, offering access to a unique natural environment. Boaters can expect to encounter mangrove-lined waterways, historic shipwrecks, and even dolphins. However, it’s important to remember that interacting with wildlife is strictly prohibited, and vessels should be operated with care. While conditions are generally calm with flat water, strong tidal currents can occasionally impact manoeuvrability, particularly when launching or retrieving.
A large car park provides ample space for vehicles and trailers, adding to the ramp’s overall convenience. Public toilet facilities are also available on-site.
Garden Island itself is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s birdwatching, kayaking, dolphin spotting, picnicking, fishing, or firing up a barbecue, there’s plenty to do. Just a short walk from the ramp, a wooden jetty walkway draws plenty of foot traffic and offers a pleasant vantage point to take in the surrounding scenery.
| Feature |
Description |
| Number of ramp lanes |
3 (with 2 narrow lanes on the side and 2 pontoon jetties on either side of the center lane) |
| Fish cleaning facilities |
Yes |
| Carpark spaces |
Ample parking spaces for cars and trailers |
| Amenities |
BBQ stations, shady trees, picnic tables, grassy area, toilets, changing rooms, benches, wash down area |
| Ramp rating |
 - Very Good |