Army Bay Boat Ramp is a boat ramp at 1535 Whangaparaoa Rd, Army Bay, on the Hibiscus Coast, in the Rodney district, with a Google rating of 4.8. Its listing on the boaties.co.nz directory describes it as a boat ramp before the entrance to Shakespear Regional Park.
A good boat ramp makes launching and retrieving a boat safe and simple, with a solid surface, enough depth, parking for vehicles and trailers and clear signs. Check the tide before you go, since many ramps are usable only around high tide, and look at the marine forecast, since wind and swell can make launching hard. Practise backing the trailer, never leave the ramp blocked while you rig the boat, and move your vehicle and trailer to the parking area promptly. Regulars arrive early on summer weekends, when queues build, carry lifejackets for everyone on board, tell someone their plans and carry a VHF radio or phone in a waterproof pouch.
For boaties on the Hibiscus Coast, Army Bay Boat Ramp is a launching spot beside Shakespear Regional Park.