For boating, rowing, sailing and paddling enthusiasts, there are many places to explore in and around Harrington. The calm waters of the Manning River, along with deep-sea adventures, make Harrington a pleasure-seeker's paradise.

Launch your craft from the concrete boat ramp on Beach Street. There is no fee, fuel or lighting available; however, there is a fish cleaning station where you can prepare your catch. Alternatively, you can beach launch your boat but remember that a 4WD permit is required. Crowdy Head also offers a boat ramp within its harbour and trailer-parking facilities.

There are many mooring opportunities along the Manning River to accommodate leisure craft, with public jetties, wharves and pontoons available.

If cruising is more your style, enjoy a river cruise aboard Manning River Ferry Services, enjoy one of the scheduled breakfast or lunch cruises to Stones Oysters and Seafood, a cruise to The Coopernook Hotel for a drink or lunch, or gather friends for a private charter. Manning River Ferry Services provides a ferry service from Harrington to Manning Point and return, where you can enjoy some of the venues on the other side of the river.

If you would like to explore the Manning River on your own schedule, hire a Barefoot Boats pontoon boat. Enjoy cruising the Manning River for half day or full day hire with up to 12 people, no boat licence needed.

Safety equipment, pizza oven, fishing licences, fishing rods, portable toilet and swim ladder are all included in your hire.