Shire of Murray

Waterways

The Shire of Murray has a number of Waterways both naturally occurring and constructed. Those that are naturally occurring are generally rivers, creeks, streams, wetlands and the estuary that cater for the natural water flows and are generally managed either by the landowner or State Government agency (Department of Water or Department of Environment and Conservation).

There are numerous constructed or man made waterways and associated infrastructure that exist in the Shire, these range from our Canal systems and boat ramps that manage recreational boating to constructed networks that are naturally vegetated and manage overland drainage flows, these are generally within existing urban or new development areas and are managed by the Shire for both maintenance and environmental standards.

To report any problems or information to the Shire, please complete the on-line form.

Boat Launching Facilities

The Shire of Murray is the ideal location from which to explore the fantastic inland waterways of the Peel Region. Launch your vessels at one of the many boat ramps in the region and the Peel Harvey Estuary and Serpentine and Murray Rivers.

The Shire of Murray currently has nine boat launching facilities located at: 

• South Yunderup, Murray Lakes Canals 

• South Yunderup, Rivergum Esplanade
• South Yunderup, Batavia Quays
• North Yunderup, Culleenup Road
• Ravenswood, Murray Bend
• Pinjarra, Henry Street
• Furnissdale, Riverside Drive
• Birchmont, Birch Drive
• Herron Point, Heron Point Road

The Mandurah Boating Guide is produced annually by the Department of Transport. The Guide provides valuable information for the Peel Inlet such as the general water depth, the location of navigational markers, speed limits and details of use restrictions. Click here to view the Guide.

Current Boat Ramp Upgrades Underway 

Rivergum Boat Ramp parking facilities

Parking Facility Upgrade has also been completed. New Department of Transport signs are being placed to further detail waterway activities.

Swimming Pontoon

Removal and storage for Winter of swimming pontoon in North Yunderup. Pontoon will be reinstalled in October 2012.

Henry Street Boat Ramp

Maintenance works to commence at the Pinjarra Public Jetty on Henry Street.