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Hopetoun Maritime Facility
The Hopetoun Maritime Facility is located in the town centre and comprises of a service jetty, boat ramp, public toilets, car park and hardstand area.
Hopetoun is a quiet, holiday town situated 358 kilometres east of Albany and 239 kilometres west of Esperance.
The town was originally settled by whalers and sealers but the magnificent coastal scenery and unspoilt beaches are now popular for boating, windsurfing, fishing and swimming.
Facilities
Service jetty
There is a 38 metre service jetty with a water supply.
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Boat ramp
There is a single lane concrete ramp, alongside is a 27-metre catwalk.
Public toilets
Public toilets are located to the north of the maritime facility.
Parking
There is a large, compacted gravel parking and hardstand area.
Expired flare disposal
Flare disposal is available nearby at the Hopetoun Sea Search and Rescue Group on Veal Street, Hopetoun. Find out more about flare disposal locations.
Waterway entrance channel
Latitude: -33.954
Longitude: 120.125
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Casual vessel berthing
Hopetoun Maritime Facility’s service jetty can be used for casual, overnight or emergency vessel accommodation on request. Submit the enquiry form below to arrange vessel accommodation.
There are fees and conditions of use for our service jetties and wharves.
Weather and conditions
Before heading out on the water be sure to check the current:
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Useful resources
DoT has several resources to help you stay safe when out on the water.
Deckee
Deckee is a free app to help you plan your next boating trip. The app helps you keep informed with location-based data, safety alerts, access to the coast cams, weather forecasts and other information while you're on your boat. Download Deckee before you go.
Boating safety
We provide a range of boating safety information on safety equipment, boating rules and marine radios and distress calls.
Nautical charts
DoT publishes nautical charts of the WA coastline for use by recreational and commercial vessels.
See Bremer Bay to Esperance nautical charts.
Boating guides
Our boating guides provide local marine safety information, including boating hazards, speed restrictions, personal watercraft, water ski and closed water areas. Download a guide below or visit the boating guides page for more resources.
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Contact us
To find out more, contact the Albany office on (08) 9216 8520 or email greatsouthern@transport.wa.gov.au