Johns Creek Boat Harbour is located in Point Samson on the eastern tip of the Dampier Archipelago and approximately 1,500 kilometres north of Perth.
The harbour is protected by breakwaters and facilities include boat pens, boat launch ramps, fuel and public toilets.
Point Samson is a relaxed and picturesque coastal village surrounded by mangrove forests. It is a popular holiday destination and is famous for fishing and snorkelling, protected sandy beaches and sunsets.
Facilities
Service jetty
There is a service jetty with single and three phase power, water and lighting. Berths alongside the jetty can dry out at high tide.
Wharf load limits
- Berth load: 75 tonne displacement vessel berthing at a maximum of 0.25 m/s at a maximum approach angle of 15°
- Stack load: 750 kg/m²
- Crane load: 5 tonne gross weight
- Vehicle load: M9 standard load
Land backed wharf
There is a land backed wharf with single and three phase power, water, lighting and heavy lift pad for crane lifts. At the southern end of the land backed wharf, there is a special purpose net berth for fishing vessel net removal and maintenance.
Wharf load limits
- Berth load: 250 tonne displacement vessel berthing at a maximum of 0.3 m/s at a maximum approach angle of 15°
- Stack load: 2000 kg/m²
- Crane load: 20 tonne gross weight with outriggers
- Vehicle load: T44 standard load
Boat ramp
There is a dual lane concrete launching ramp, with a multi-level catwalk operated by the City of Karratha, and sealed car and boat trailer parking.
Fuelling facility
Fuel available on from pens 2, 3 and 7 by request. The service is provided by Baileys Marine Fuels Australia and a fuel card is required.
Phone: 1300 224 539
Email: baileys@ampol.com.au
Hardstand
The hardstand is located to the east of the harbour basin and includes a heavy lift pad for crane lifts.
Careening pad
A three-pile careening pad is available for vessels. This is a "natural" boat lifter that uses the high tides of the area to position vessels on the pad.
Toilets/showers
There is a universal access public toilet located near the boat ramp car park.
Waterways and entrance channel
Latitude: -20.638 S
Longitude: 117.191 E
The harbour basin and entrance channel area has been dredged to a depth of 2.0 metre below chart datum.
The harbour bed at the existing pens can become exposed at low tide.
The tidal range at the harbour is approximately from -0.4 metre to 5.9 metre.
Breakwater
There are 3 breakwaters to protect the harbour from waves.
Boat pens
Number of pens
7 alongside berths
Pen lengths
Pens range from 10m to 33m
Options include:
- 2x 25m pen
- 5x 20m pen
Services
Single and three phase power, water and lighting. Fuel available on pens 2, 3 and 7.
Fees and charges (2024/25)
See below for current fees at Johns Creek Boat Harbour.
Fixed alongside berths are charged per metre of the vessel length.
All fees quoted are inclusive of GST and should be paid in advance.
Fixed alongside berth - Recreational, tourism, fishing and government vessels
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 12 months | $573.20 |
| 3 months or more per month | $52.30 |
| 1 month | $85.95 |
| 1 week | $25.75 |
Fixed alongside berth – Service vessels
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 12 months | $788.15 |
| 3 months or more per month | $71.90 |
| 1 month | $118.20 |
| 1 week | $35.45 |
Careening pad
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Use of careening pad per day for a vessel 15m or less in length | $241.80 |
| Use of careening pad per day for a vessel more than 15m in length | $352.95 |
Other facility fees
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electricity supply - metered | COST |
| Water supply - metered | COST |
| Rubbish removal - including any not placed in supplied bins or containers not removed; waste oil in excess of 150 litres; or rubbish from source other than fee paying vessel. | COST |
Service vessel use of wharf and service jetty
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Use of service wharf, per 6 consecutive hours or part thereof - per metre of the vessel length | $10.10 |
Find out more about the fees and conditions for using our service jetties and wharves.
Fees and charges (2025/26)
For information regarding fees and charges to be applied from 1 July 2025, please refer to the documents below:
Apply for a boat pen
DoT’s vessel accommodation is offered on a casual, short term and long term basis and is always in high demand. Submit the enquiry form to find out if a pen is available.
Ready to apply?
Once you have spoken with one of our Harbour Officers to confirm availability, fill in either the waitlist or vessel accommodation application form below and familiarise yourself with important terms and conditions.
Weather and conditions
Before heading out on the water, be sure to check the current:
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) resources:
Useful resources
DoT has several resources to help you stay safe when out on the water.
Cyclone community information sheet
This information sheet provides important information to help users of Point Samson Johns Creek Boat Harbour during the lead up, impact and recovery from a tropical cyclone.