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Shallow Inlet
Shallow Inlet is located on the south coast of Victoria, just west of Wilsons Promontory, approximately 180kms (165 minutes travel time) by road from the Melbourne CBD, accessed via the small South Gippsland town of Sandy Point.
Shallow Inlet is a small tidal waterway located on the eastern side of Waratah Bay. Although much of the inlet dries at low water, and the depth in the entrance varies, it is suitable for small recreational and fishing vessels.
Notice To Mariners
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Navigational Information
Navigational aids within the Gippsland Regional Ports conform to the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Buoyage System "A". Starboard-hand (or right side) marks are green, whilst port-hand (or left side) marks are red. Cardinal marks are yellow and black; Special marks are yellow and isolated danger marks black and red.
In using the system it is essential to remember that the direction of buoyage is taken from the seaward entrance of these ports. When returning towards the entrance the situation would be reversed.
Shallow Inlet Channel and Entrance
The channel is well defined and marked, however the entrance may not be “navigable” in severe weather or during adverse sea conditions. Vessel operators are advised that there may be significant changes to the channel configuration in the vicinity of and including the entrance to Shallow Inlet.
Vessel operators are advised to operate with extreme caution when navigating this area.
There is a current “Local Navigation Warning” on the Notice to Mariners page relating to the Shallow Inlet Entrance.
Boating Facilities
Vessel operators are requested to observe the time limits of the statewide “Colour Coded Berthing Zones” when using public facilities within the Port/waterway.
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GIPPSLAND PORTS MANAGES THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES:
All in water Navigation Aids
All on land Navigation Aids
Tide and compass piles
All swing mooring areas
FACILITIES MANAGED BY OTHER AUTHORITIES:
Sandy Point boat launching area
- Vessel launching area is a sand access and restricted by tidal conditions.
Lesters Road boat launching area
- Vessel launching area is a sand access and by tidal conditions. Recommended for small craft only.
