Hillarys Boat Harbour is only 25 minutes from Perth’s CBD and is accessible by car, boat, bus, bike and even helicopter!
Harbour Information
An iconic Perth destination, Hillarys Boat Harbour is the perfect place to catch up with family and friends all year round. Here are some resources and links with helpful info about the Harbour.
Getting here
Car
Coming from the Mitchell Freeway, take the Hepburn Avenue exit and drive west all the way to the ocean.
Coming from Marmion Avenue, turn west onto Hepburn Avenue and continue driving all the way to the ocean.
If you’re coming from the south, choose the scenic route along West Coast Drive as an alternative to the Mitchell Freeway or Marmion Avenue.
Free short-term parking is available on both sides of the Harbour. Overnight and boat trailer parking is provided on the northern side.
Boat
The boat ramp is free to use with access encouraged from Northside Drive. Boat trailer parking is available for a small daily fee. Annual passes are available.
There are three berth points on the Hillarys Boardwalk bridge where you can tie up your boat for a couple of hours while visiting the Harbour.
Public Transport
423 bus route
From either Warwick or Stirling train stations on the Joondalup Line, transfer to the 423 bus, which will take you to the Harbour’s doorstep.
For information on other bus routes and times, visit the Transperth website and use Hillarys Boat Harbour (landmark) as your destination.
Bike
A range of bike rails, racks, repair stations and shelters are available around the Harbour for your convenience
Walking trails
Boating
The Harbour accommodates yachts and small boats as well as providing a full range of boating services including fuel, launching ramps, pens, servicing and chandlery.
Boating services | More information |
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Boat Pens | Department of Transport Hillarys Yacht Club |
Boat Ramp | Department of Transport |
Hillarys Marina Fuel | Hillarys Yacht Club |
Hillarys boating and tackle supplies | Hillarys Boat Shop |
HYC Marina Lifting Services | Hillarys Yacht Club |
Service Wharf | Department of Transport |
Toilets/Showers | Department of Transport Toilets/Facilities |
Accessibility
The Harbour has been developed to be accessible to all – providing some unique facilities to cater for people with disabilities, including a universal access floating pontoon, fishing platform, beach access pathway, a beach wheelchair, accessible barbeque facilities, drinking fountains and hotel rooms specifically tailored for people with limited mobility.
Beach access
A permanent pathway constructed of special beach matting allows people with limited mobility to directly access the water at our swimming cove.
Beach wheelchair hire
A free beach wheelchair is available to hire from the City of Joondalup. Book via the City’s Facilities Booking Office: 9:30am to 5pm Mon–Fri and limited times on the weekend. The key can be collected from the City’s bookings office and the wheelchair is located at the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club building in the Harbour.
Accessible fishing platform
Located at the northern end of the Harbor beyond Hillarys Yacht Club, this accessible fishing platform is designed for people with limited mobility.
Universal access floating pontoon
Allows people with limited mobility to easily board and disembark from vessels.