Update as of 23/7/2026:
Boaters visiting Port Welshpool can look forward to improved accessibility, with upgrade works now underway at the existing boat ramp.
As part of the upgrade, the existing gangway and pontoon will be replaced with a modern concrete floating pontoon designed to provide safer and more accessible access for people of all abilities. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of August.
Throughout the project, the Victorian Fisheries Authority's Better Boating division is partnering with South Gippsland Shire Council to deliver the improvements. Every effort will be made to keep the Port Welshpool boat ramp open whenever possible while works are in progress.
During periods of temporary disruption, boaters can still access nearby launching facilities at the Corner Inlet Port Albert–Toora Ramp and the Corner Inlet Port Albert Ramp.
The upgrade is funded through the Victorian Government's Better Boating Fund, which reinvests recreational boating licence and vessel registration fees into upgrading and maintaining boating facilities across Victoria, delivering better infrastructure and improved experiences for the state's boating community.
The Port Welshpool boat
ramp, located in the Port Welshpool Reserve, features three concrete lanes, a fixed jetty, and a modular plastic
floating pontoon, providing convenient access to Corner Inlet, in the Gippsland region.
The jetty is an
excellent fishing spot, equipped with small covered enclosures for anglers to
sit comfortably while fishing. It includes a cleaning table with running water,
making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors. The area offers a
relaxing environment with beautiful views of the water, ideal for photographs.
Currently, renovation
work is planned for the pontoon. Local officials are proposing enhancements to
create an accessible structure that allows safe and unobstructed recreational
boating access for community members with disabilities and mobility impairments.
The ramp also boasts
ample parking spaces for cars and trailers, further enhancing its appeal to
boaters. Adjacent to the long jetty, there is a Coastguard office for added
safety and support. A sandy beach located a short distance to the right of the
ramp provides a relaxing spot for visitors to enjoy the scenery and watch local
seagulls.
| Feature |
Description |
| Number of ramp lanes |
3 (with a pontoon) |
| Fish cleaning facilities |
Yes |
| Carpark spaces |
Ample parking spaces for cars and trailers |
| Amenities |
Rubbish bins, solar lighting |
| Ramp rating |
 - Very Good |
If you're looking to
purchase a boat or upgrade your boat engine, Gippsland Boat Supplies is the
place to visit. An hour and 14-minute drive from the ramp, they provide a wide
selection of Quintrex, Caribbean, Haines Hunter, Polycraft boats and Suzuki
outboard engines. They also supply trailers, marine gear, fishing supplies, and
a variety of other boating equipment.