Little Waiake Boat Ramp sits at Waiake Beach Reserve on the North Shore of Auckland, offering a single concrete lane suitable for small to medium vessels.

The ramp leads down to a firm sand beach at Little Waiake, and many users opt to launch directly from the sand when conditions allow, as the concrete slope can be slippery when wet.

Tidal timing matters here: the area becomes flat and shallow around low tide, so launching and retrieval are best planned within an hour either side of high water.

At high tide, the small beach leaves little room to manoeuvre, making it advisable to reverse straight down the ramp. Parking is very limited, with most trailer spaces lining the access road. No launch fees apply.

Toilets are available on site, and the Torbay Sailing Club is within walking distance.