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Howqua Inlet (Lake Eildon)

Getting out onto Lake Eildon will be made easier with the construction of a new boat ramp at Howqua Inlet now underway.

Better Boating Victoria (BBV), in partnership with Goulburn Murray Water and Mansfield Shire Council, is constructing a new public boat ramp at Howqua Inlet on Lake Eildon. Located just east of the Howqua Inlet township, the new boat ramp will provide an important additional access point to Lake Eildon. The nearest existing ramps are currently at Goughs Bay and Jamieson, both approximately 30 minutes away by boat.

The new ramp will provide an additional option for launching and retrieving vessels when Lake Eildon water levels are between 78 per cent and 100 per cent. The new project will also deliver 18 car-trailer parks and a vehicle turning apron to make reversing your trailer much easier.

What’s Been Happening? 

Mansfield Shire Council undertook community consultation and engagement to determine the most suitable location for a new or upgraded boat ramp. The consultation outcomes supported the development of a high-water supply level ramp near the town of Howqua Inlet. Detailed design has since been completed by engineering firm Partnear.

What’s happening now?

Construction of the Howqua Inlet boat ramp commenced on Monday 13 April 2026, with Better Boating Victoria working closely with Goulburn Murray Water and Mansfield Shire Council to deliver the project.Construction activities will continue subject to Lake Eildon water levels and site conditions. Updates will be provided as works progress.

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