Dredging, Boating Organsiations and Tide Times
Click on the following links for information about Kananook Creek dredging, local boating organisations and tide times:

• Kananook Creek dredging
• Local boating organisations
• Tide times (For Frankston, add 187 minutes (approximately 3 hours) to the Port Phillip Heads time)

Boat launching
Council provides boat launching ramps at Olivers Hill and Kananook Creek. Both facilities are only suitable for small craft. Parking fees apply.

Olivers Hill
Nepean Highway, Frankston South. Melway ref. 102 A5
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Two lane ramp suitable for small craft and calm weather conditions only.

Kananook Creek
Frankston Foreshore, Nepean Highway, Frankston. Melway ref. 102 B3
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Two four-lane ramps suitable for small craft only.

Launching is into the Kananook Creek. The creek is shallow at low tide and the entrance of the creek to Port Phillip is prone to silting. Users should check entrance and tide conditions before launching. Council undertakes a dredging program on a monthly basis but does not guarantee that the entrance will be navigable at any time.For information on dredging, go to Kananook Creek dredging.

Parking fees
Parking fees apply at both launching facilities from 1 November to 31 October.

Boat Launching Permit Application

• Daily $7
• Annual pass (resident) $35
• Annual pass (non-resident) $70

Annual passes are available from 1 October at the Civic Centre, Young Street, Seaford and Langwarrin Shops.

Boat hire
Boat hire is available at Kananook Creek. Contact Frankston Boat Hire on 9783 2032.