The Council maintains the following boat launch services for public use. Charges apply for the use of boat ramps. Refer to notices displayed on-site for details.

Boat ramps application and fees

Boat ramp licence application form and fees [PDF, 403 KB].

  Per day Per month Per annum
(non-ratepayer)		 Per annum
(ratepayer)
Commercial users n/a $104 $234 $157
Private recreation users $7.10 $67.50 $154 $58

Canoe landings

Address Location
Avonside Drive, between Swanns Road and Stanmore Road Bridge Avonside
Corner Medway Street and River Road Avonside
Corner Retreat Road and Avonside Drive Avonside
Cambridge Terrace, between Barbadoes Street and Fitzgerald Avenue Central city
Gould Crescent Woolston
Corner Connal and McRae Streets Woolston
Corner Rutherford and Lane Streets Woolston

Visit Water Safety New Zealand(external link) for excellent safety tips and emergency information.