There have been protests against the Matilda Bay ferry terminal project. There have been protests against the Matilda Bay ferry terminal project. Credit: Trish & John Carlson / RegionalHUBHopes the State Environment Minister would step in to stop the contentious Matilda Bay ferry terminal from going ahead have been dashed. Camera Icon Matilda Bay ferry plan rally at State Parliament. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently considering a native title claim submitted by a local, unnamed Noongar woman, covering the waters of Matilda Bay, from near the Blue Boat House to near the Matilda Bay Reserve Boat Ramp.