The Gage Roads shipping channel lies to the north.

The seabed of Gage Roads is covered by seagrass.

At certain times over 10 ships can be seen anchored in Gage Roads waiting to enter the port of Fremantle.

Also over-sized ships that are unable to enter the inner harbour due to size or draft are required to be at anchor in Gage Roads.

In the early 1900s, the local boat SS Zephyr regularly took cruises in Gage Roads.

The brewery is named after Gage Roads a sea channel in the Indian Ocean offshore from Fremantle.

The boat was created to excel in the heavy seas and strong winds expected in Gage Roads off Fremantle.

Because of their size neither was able to take up an inner harbour berth, and instead anchored in Gage Roads.

Construction of the Gage Roads Lighthouse commenced in October 1901.