Hopkins River

The Hopkins River flows from the Grampians to the Southern Ocean at Warrnambool, offering scenic views and activities along its banks.

Fishing: Known for bream, estuary perch, and mullet.
Boating & Kayaking: Calm waters are ideal for paddling, with boat ramps providing easy access.
Picnics & Trails: Riverside reserves like Proudfoots Reserve and Hopkins River Mouth are great for walking and picnicking.

Accessibility: A public access hoist has been installed at the Hopkins River jetty off Simpson Street, next to the EJ King Park, to assist wheelchair users to transfer safely in and out of boats. The hoist is free to use and is available to approved users who have attended a hoist safety induction session.

An accessible fishing platform available (accessed by a ramp with steel hand rails) can be found at the corner of Simpson and Otway Streets.