If you're cruising through the riverside town along the River Derwent, the Millbrook Rise Boat Ramp is a great little spot to check out. It’s got a dual concrete ramp with a timber walkway on one side and a pontoon with PWC (jet ski) fenders on the other—super convenient for both boats and jet skis. Best part? You can launch at any tide.

Just a heads-up: if you’re boating or riding a PWC, keep it under 5 knots unless you’re towing a skier. And for jet skis, make sure to stick to the right-hand side of the river. Swimming off the ramp is a no-go, so keep that in mind.

There’s heaps of parking for cars and trailers, and if you’re on the road in a caravan or motorhome (self-contained), you’re welcome to pull up and stay overnight in the paddock behind the ramp. The Derwent's always buzzing here with water activities such as fishing, skiing, race boats; so expect this area to be a bit of a hub for water-based fun. If you're into fishing, the bream and trout action is solid. There’s also a walking trail that’ll take you all the way back to the civilisation in New Norfolk if you feel like stretching your legs.

On land, you’ve got the basics covered too; there are toilets, picnic tables, and BBQ stations for a relaxed lunch. No drinking water on-site, but the main road is only a few minutes down if you need to stock up.

All in all, it’s a peaceful, convenient, and beautiful spot to launch a boat, cast a line, have a picnic, or just chill and watch the river drift by.

Feature	Description
Number of ramp lanes	2 (with pontoon)
Fish cleaning facilities	None
Carpark spaces	Ample parking spaces for cars and trailers
Amenities	Picnic areas, BBQ stations, toilets, rubbish bins
Ramp rating	- Very Good