Albany Emu Point Boat Harbour

About Albany Emu Point Boat Harbour

Albany Emu Point Boat Harbour is a practical working harbour in the sheltered waters of Oyster Harbour, around nine kilometres from central Albany. Its strongest qualities are safe-water access, mixed recreational and commercial capability, and a direct connection to the fishing and cruising opportunities of Western Australia’s Great Southern coast. Rather than presenting as a polished resort marina, Emu Point feels purposeful: a place to berth, launch, service smaller vessels and prepare for time on Oyster Harbour or King George Sound.

The current Transport WA profile confirms 24 department-managed commercial and recreational pens, plus 45 recreational pens operated by the City of Albany within the harbour. Fixed timber berths, four jetties, a three-lane ramp and a commercial service wharf give the precinct several ways to accommodate boats. Pen sizes range from 12 to 18 metres in the department-managed section, while power, water and lighting support regular use. A concrete loading jetty provides single- and three-phase power, vehicle access and capacity for working operations.

For recreational owners, the surrounding facilities make the harbour particularly useful. Two floating universal-access jetties assist launching and boarding. Public parking, toilets, showers and a six-tap fish-cleaning bench support fishing crews and family boats, while a locally operated small-boat lifter adds maintenance capability. The protected harbour setting is appealing for owners who want a calmer base than an exposed ocean frontage, yet still value access towards King George Sound and the wider south coast when conditions suit.

We think Emu Point is at its best for sheltered utility, fishing access and regional marine support. It is ideal for boaters who prize function and location over luxury hospitality. Pen demand can be strong, and accommodation is offered across casual, short-term and longer arrangements subject to availability. Prospective users should contact the relevant harbour manager because the Department and City operate different pen groups. With that administration understood, Emu Point offers a capable Great Southern base with honest working-harbour character and some of Albany’s most rewarding protected water nearby.

The harbour’s two-layer appeal is worth emphasising. It can support the recurring needs of a local berth holder, yet it also gives visiting fishing and cruising crews a credible operational stop away from the busier city waterfront. Easy access to Oyster Harbour favours protected-water days when offshore conditions are unattractive, while the wider Albany coast remains available in suitable weather. That flexibility, combined with launching and fish-cleaning infrastructure, places Emu Point among the Great Southern’s strongest facilities for practical recreational boating.

Services

Emu Point Boat Harbour combines 24 Transport WA commercial and recreational pens with a further 45 recreational pens operated by the City of Albany. Department-managed pens range from 12 to 18 metres and provide power, water and lighting. Fixed timber jetty berths, a commercial service wharf and four jetties broaden the harbour’s accommodation and loading options.

The three-lane ramp has two floating universal-access jetties and nearby car-and-trailer parking. Public toilets and showers are located near the entrance, and a stainless-steel fish-cleaning bench provides six taps and waste facilities. The concrete service jetty offers single- and three-phase power, water, lighting and vehicle access. Emu Point Slipway Services operates a small boat lifter within the precinct. Berths are available across casual, short-term and annual arrangements when space permits; contact Transport WA for department pens and the City of Albany for its separate recreational inventory. Confirm vessel dimensions, power metering, fees and current service-lifter capability before arrival.

Ask which toilets, showers, loading areas and parking zones apply to your pen, and whether casual access needs a key, card or advance induction. Fishing crews should check cleaning-station rules and waste disposal; workboats should book loading space and verify electrical requirements before occupying the service area.

Ideal for

Great Southern fishing boats, local recreational owners, small commercial vessels and cruising crews wanting sheltered Oyster Harbour access with ramps, service-jetty capability and practical shore facilities. It favours functional boating over resort-style amenities.

What we love

• A genuinely sheltered position within Oyster Harbour.
• Multiple berth, jetty and launching options for recreational and working boats.
• Strong practical support through power, water, showers, parking and fish-cleaning facilities.
• A small-boat lifting service within the harbour precinct.
• Easy connection to Albany’s fishing grounds and the wider King George Sound area.

To keep in mind

Two authorities manage different pen groups, so contact the correct harbour manager before applying. Availability is not guaranteed and demand can be high. Confirm berth dimensions, metered services, lifting limits and current entrance information, and check south-coast forecasts before leaving sheltered water.