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Marinas, Anchorages and Boatyards in Australia

Marinas, Anchorages and Boatyards in Australia


If you are looking for a marina or a safe place to anchor your boat, we bring you a complete list of marinas, moorings, and boatyards in Australia.

 

NEW SOUTH WALES

 

COFFS HARBOUR

Position:
Latitude: 30°18’S
Longitude: 153°09’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 220

Department of Home Affairs contact details

Address:
International Marina,
Marina Drive, Coffs Harbour Jetty
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Telephone: +61 2 6656 8500
Fax:
 +61 2 6656 8555

Department of Agriculture contact details
Managed by Sydney Department of Agriculture Office.

Boarding Station for Arrival:
Outer Harbour courtesy Buoys, Northern side of timber jetty.

Port Draughts:
High Tide mark – 5 metres

 

EDEN

Position:
Latitude: 37°04.30’S
Longitude: 149°56.30’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 191 and 806

Department of Home Affairs contact details

Address:
253 Imlay St (Snug Cove)
Eden NSW 2551
Telephone:
+61 2 6496 8000
Fax: +61 2 6496 8088

Department of Agriculture Contact details
Managed through Port Kembla.
Serviced by the Department of Home Affairs.

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact Eden Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol on Ch 16 before arrival.

Port Draughts:
36 metres at entrance. Central 7.3 – 2.5 metres, breakwater 8.8 – 3.5 metres.

 

LORD HOWE

Position
Latitude: 31°32’S
Longitude: 159°04’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 610

Department of Home Affairs contact details

Telephone: +61 2 6563 2481 (business hours)
Fax: +61 2 6563 2131

Department of Agriculture contact details
Serviced by the Department.

Boarding Station for Arrival
Arriving vessels must contact Lord Howe Island by Maritime Radio before entering the lagoon.

Port Draughts Lagoon 2.3 metres (maximum)

Note: Due to staffing restraints on Lord Howe Island, we cannot provide Department of Home Affairs and Department of Agriculture clearances for arriving and departing small craft. Craft is still allowed to use Lord Howe Island as a tech stop (refueling, provisioning), but

For small craft landing at Lord Howe Island from overseas, they must make their next landfall at a Department of Home Affairs declared ports on mainland Australia. (Sydney, Newcastle, Eden, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane)

Craft departing for overseas via Lord Howe Island must obtain clearance at the Department of Home Affairs declared ports on mainland Australia. (Sydney, Newcastle, Eden, Coffs Harbour and Brisbane)

Passengers onboard arriving and departing small craft are not permitted to break their journey on Lord Howe Island and make their way to mainland Australia by commercial aircraft. Additionally, no arriving and departing small craft can take on passengers on Lord Howe for transport to the mainland or overseas destination. Normal biosecurity restrictions apply while at Lord Howe Island; no food or animals are to be taken onto the Island from the vessel.

To confirm the details of your intended arrival at Lord Howe Island and restrictions that currently apply, contact the Department of Home Affairs Coffs Harbour Office at +61 2 6656 8500

 

NEWCASTLE

Position:
Latitude: 32°56’S
Longitude: 151°47’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 207 and 208

Department of Home Affairs contact details

Address:
L2, 28 Honeysuckle Dr
Newcastle NSW 2300
Telephone:
+61 2 4926 7500 (business hours)
+61 439 607 595 (after hours)
Fax: +61 2 4926 7555

Department of Agriculture Contact details
Telephone:
+61 2 4935 6700 (business hours)
+61 438 440 950 (after hours)
Fax: +61 2 4962 4460

Boarding Station for arrival:
ABF Mooring
S 32° 55.339
E 151° 46.074

Port Draughts:
15.2 meters abeam of Nobby Signal Station.

 

NORFOLK ISLAND

Position:
Latitude: 29°03’S
Longitude: 267°95’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 609

Department of Home Affairs contact details

Address:
Australian Government Centre
Taylor’s Road, Burnt Pine
Norfolk Island

Telephone:
+672 322 900 (business hours)
+672 351 881 (after hours)

VHF Channel 16 is monitored during business hours only.

Note: All vessels arriving at Norfolk Island from overseas ports or departing from Norfolk Island to an overseas post must undertake Australian immigration, customs, and biosecurity clearance at Norfolk Island.

Vessels intending to depart from an Australian mainland port to Norfolk Island must obtain a Customs clearance from the Australian Border Force (ABF). Although such movement of crew and passengers is considered domestic travel, customs controls remain in place over all goods (including the vessel). All vessels must report to the ABF on Norfolk Island on arrival.

Vessels that have arrived at Norfolk Island from an overseas port and intend to travel to an Australian mainland port must request customs clearance from the ABF before departing. Clearances will only be given to proceed directly to another Australian ‘Port of Entry’ where further clearance will be undertaken on arrival. Masters of vessels should note the restrictions on the availability of Lord Howe Island as a port of entry.

Department of Agriculture Contact details

Telephone:
+672 3 22 441 (business hours)
+61 438 440 950 (after hours)

Boarding Station for arrival:
Cascade Jetty or Kingston Jetty (weather dependent)

 

PORT KEMBLA/WOLLONGONG

Position:
Latitude: 34°28’S
Longitude: 150°54’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 195

Department of Home Affairs contact details
Wollongong NSW 2500

Telephone:
+61 2 4222 3900 (business hours)
+61 418 245 451 (after hours)
Fax: +61 2 4222 3950

Department of Agriculture contact details

Address:
No. 6 Jetty, Port Kembla Gateway,
Port Kembla Outer Harbour,
Port Kembla NSW 2505

Telephone:
+61 2 4274 4791 (business hours)
+61 409 609 786 (after hours)
Fax: +61 2 4274 3135

Boarding Station for arrival:
Small Craft Reporting Buoy (Department of Home Affairs and Department of Agriculture) pending installation between Jetty No 3 and No 4. Current arrangements to drop anchor between Jetty No. 3 and No. four until further advice from the Department of Home Affairs.

Port Draughts:
Seventeen meters at the entrance and 8-16 meters alongside various wharves.

 

SYDNEY

Position:
Latitude: 33°45’S
Longitude: 151°17.5’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 197, 200 – 203

Department of Home Affairs contact details
Boarding Officer
Telephone:
+61 2 8339 6136
+61 418 215 192
Fax: +61 2 8339 6281

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Telephone:

+61 2 9693 5100 (business hours)
+61 418 642 162(after hours)
Fax: +61 2 9667 1574

Boarding Station for arrival:
Department of Home Affairs Jetty
(Department of Home Affairs and Department of Agriculture)
Neutral Bay (Approx. 33°50.6’S – 151°12.95’E)

Port Draughts:
24 meters at the entrance, for other – refer to charts

 

NORTHERN TERRITORY

 

DARWIN

Position:
Latitude: 12°28’S
Longitude: 130°51’E

Charts of area:
AUS 24, 26, 722

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Customs House,
21 Lindsay Street,
Darwin NT 0800
Office hours: +61 8 8980 6654
After hours: +61 419 788 865
Facsimile: +61 8 8980 6530

Department of Agriculture contact details:

1 Pederson Road
Marrara DARWIN NT 0812
Office hours: +61 8 8920 7000
After hours: +61 409 678 675 (on-call officer)

As of 16 December 2019, the Port of Darwin is no longer the first entry point for non-commercial vessels under the Biosecurity Act 2015. A non-commercial vessel master/operator must request permission from the Department of Agriculture to arrive at the Port of Darwin.

Boarding station for arrival
Anchorage: Department of Agriculture Buoy 12°28.5’S 130°49.95’E, inside Fannie Bay or on the Northern side of the sandbar outside of Cullen Bay / Emery Point. May shelter in Doctor’s Gully if adverse sea conditions.

Clearance: Cullen Bay pontoon outside of lock 12°27.112’S 130°49.233’E. Contact Cullen Bay Lockmaster (CH 11) or the Department of Home Affairs before coming alongside the pontoon.

Port draughts:
Deep water ports are subject to significant tidal variations.

 

GOVE

Position:
Latitude: 12°12’S
Longitude: 136°42’E

Charts of area:
AUS 15 (plan C & D included on the chart), 715, 306

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Boarding Officer
Customs House
Foreshore Dve,
Nhulunbuy NT 0880
Phone: +61 8 8986 8700
Facsimile: +61 8 8987 1116

Department of Agriculture contact details:
P.O. Box 108
Nhulunbuy NT 0881
Office hours: +61 8 8987 1136
After hours: +61 428 811 537
Facsimile: +61 8 8987 1106

Boarding station for arrival:
Anchorage: Melville Bay may shelter west of moorings in a yacht club or as advised by the Department of Home Affairs/Department of Agriculture.

Port draughts:
Deep water ports are subject to significant tidal variations.

Marinas, Anchorages, and Boatyards in Australia

QUEENSLAND

 

BRISBANE

Position:
Latitude: 27 deg 26’s
Longitude: 153 deg 06’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 814

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Small craft Officer
20-22 The Circuit
Airport Village
Brisbane Airport Qld 4007
Office hours: +61 7 3895 6910
After hours: +61 7 3895 6906
Fax: +61 7 3895 6977
Email: brisshipping@abf.gov.au

Department of Agriculture (Seaports) contact details:
42 – 44 Qantas Drive
Eagle Farm Qld 4009
Office Hours (Switch): +61 7 3246 8755
After hours: +61 400 919 001
Fax: +61 7 3895 9712
Web: www.agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Rivergate Marina and Shipyard
17 Rivergate Place
Murarrie Qld 4172
Web: www.rivergate.com.au

Port Draughts:
Brisbane River: 9.1m
Rivergate Marina: 7m

 

BUNDABERG

Position:
Latitude: 24°45’S
Longitude: 152°23’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 818 and 243

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Customs House
5B Scotland Street
Bundaberg Qld 4670
Office hours: +61 7 4331 7200
After hours: +61 7 4331 7200
Email: bundaberg@abf.gov.au

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources contact details:
5B Scotland Street
Bundaberg Qld 4670
Office hours: 1800 900 090
Fax: +61 7 4153 1457

Boarding Station for arrival:
Bundaberg Port Marina
+61 7 4159 5066
Web: www.bundabergportmarina.com.au

 

CAIRNS

Position:
Latitude: 16°55’S
Longitude: 145°51’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 4620 and 262

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Small craft Officer
AAC Building
Cairns International Airport
Qld 4870
Office hours: +61 7 4052 3580
After hours: +61 419 778 990
Email: cairnsshipping@abf.gov.au
Radio: VHF Channel 16 (M-F)

Department of Agriculture contact details:
AAC, Ground Floor
Cairns International Airport
Cairns Qld 4870
Office hours: +61 7 4030 7800
After hours: +61 417 749 256
Fax: +61 7 4035 9578

Boarding Station for arrival:
Cairns Port, as directed by the Department of Home Affairs and port authorities.

Port Draughts:
Shipping Channel: 8.3m LAT
Berths 1-6: 8.4m LAT
Berths 7-8: 10m LAT
Marlin Marina: 2.5m LAT

 

GLADSTONE

Position:
Latitude: 23°50’S
Longitude: 151°15’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 244, 245 and 246

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Small Craft Officer
Customs House
31 Lord St
Gladstone Qld 4680
Office hours: +61 7 4976 3600
After hours: +61 7 4976 3600
Fax: +61 7 4976 3649
Email: gladstonedo@homeaffairs.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Level 4, 100 Goondoon Street
Gladstone Qld 4680
Office hours: +61 7 4976 6600
After hours: +61 7 4792 0461
Fax: +61 7 4972 0119
Boarding Station for arrival:
Must come into the designated International Yacht Berth at Gladstone Marina (G28 & h20)

Port Draughts:
Approximately 4 meters (considered a deep-water port)

 

MACKAY

Position:
Latitude: 21°07’S
Longitude: 149°14’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 250, 823 and 821

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Small craft Officer, Customs House
Mulherin Drive
Reef Marina Village
Mackay Qld 4740
24 hrs: +61 7 4965 7100
Fax: +61 7 4965 7199
Email: shipping.mackay@abf.gov.au
Radio: VHF Channel 16 (8.30 am to 4.30 pm – Monday to Friday)

Department of Agriculture contact details:

Customs House
Mulherin Drive
Reef Marina Village
Mackay Qld 4740
Office hours: +61 7 4955 9600
After hours: +61 427 861 911
Fax: +61 7 4955 9699

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact the pier Master on Ch 16 for anchorage before the clearance.

Port Draughts:
Mackay (Outer Harbour)
MHWS: 5.28m, ML: 4.06m
MLWN: 1.94m, HAT: 6.41m
Mackay Marina LWD
Channel: 4.5m Berth: 3.5m

 

SOUTHPORT (GOLD COAST)

Position:
Latitude: 29 deg 58” 32′ South
Longitude: 153 deg 25” 32′ East

Chart of Area:
AUS 30 and 814

Department of Home Affairs – Australian Border Force contact details:
Small craft Officer
20-22 The Circuit
Airport Village
Brisbane Airport Qld. 4007
Office hours: +61 7 3895 6910
After hours: +61 7 3895 6906
Fax: +61 7 3895 6977
Email: brissea@homeaffairs.gov.au

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (Seaports) contact details:
42 – 44 Qantas Drive
Eagle Farm Qld. 4009
Office Hours (Switch): +61 7 3246 8755
After hours: +61 400 919 001
Fax: +61 7 3895 9712
Web: www.agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Southport Yacht Club Marina
1 Macarthur Parade
Main Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland 4217 AUS
Phone: +61 7 5591 8577
Fax: +61 7 5591 3526
VHF Channel 74
(The above contact points operate Monday – Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday: 8 am to 2 pm)
Email: marina@southportyachtclub.com.au
Web: www.southportyachtclub.com.au

Port Draughts:
Refer to the Brisbane Harbour Master / Maritime Safety Queensland or the Marina for current references.

 

THURSDAY ISLAND

Position:
Latitude: 10°34’S
Longitude: 142°12’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 299, 376

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
24 hrs: +61 7 4083 1800
Fax: +61 7 4069 1211
Email: thursdayisland@abf.gov.au
Radio: Marine VHF 16 (8.30 am to 5 pm – Monday to Friday)

Department of Agriculture Contact Details:
Pearls Building, 38 Victoria Parade
Thursday Island Qld 4875
24 hours: +61 7 4212 0185
Fax: +61 7 4212 0199
Email: thursdayisland@agriculture.gov.au
Radio: Marine VHF 16 (8.30 am to 5 pm – Monday to Friday)

Boarding Station for arrival:

Vessels can anchor in the two Boarding station areas. 1. Off the main pier at Thursday Island. 2. Between Madge Reef and Horn Island. In the S.E. winds, the Horn Island anchorage provides excellent protection.

Port Draughts: Larger vessels must come between Goods & Friday Islands and follow the shipping lane.

 

TOWNSVILLE

Position:
Latitude: 19°15.5’S
Longitude: 146°49.3’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 827 & 256

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Boarding Officer, Customs House
5th Floor
61 – 73 Sturt Street
Townsville Qld 4810
Office hours: +61 7 4722 3700
Email: townsvilleshipping@abf.gov.au

Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment:
Ground floor, River Quays Building
7-13 Tomlins Street,
Townsville Qld 4810

Postal address:
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Office hours: +61 7 4789 7888 /  1800 900 090
Email: Townsville.seaports@agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
The Appointed Boarding Station for the International Arrival of Pleasure Craft is located at the Fuel Berth Pontoon and Gangway area of Townsville’s Breakwater Marina (07 4721 2233) – VHF Channels 10 and 16
Web: www.breakwatermarina.com.au

Port Draughts:
As per charts and tides, check with the Marina or Port Control.

 

WEIPA

Position:
Latitude: 12°35’S
Longitude:141°36’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 4603

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Customs House
Evans Landing
Weipa Qld 4874
Office Hours: +61 7 4090 5000
Fax: +61 7 4069 7496
Email: wdo@homeaffairs.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact Port Control

 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

 

PORT ADELAIDE

Position:
Latitude: 34°47’S
Longitude: 138°29’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 780 and 781

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Customs House,
220 Commercial Road,
Port Adelaide SA 5015
Phone (24 hours): +61 8 8447 9284
Facsimile: +61 8 8447 9331

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Department of Agriculture,
Sir Donald Brabham Drive, Export Park
Adelaide Airport SA 5950
Office hours: +61 8 8201 6000
After hours: +61 8 8201 6054
Facsimile: +61 8 8201 6088

Boarding Station for arrival:
As advised by the Department of Home Affairs and Department of Agriculture.

Port Draughts:
Outer Harbour 12.2m
North Haven 3.0m

 

PORT LINCOLN

Position:
Latitude: 34°43’S
Longitude: 135°50’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 134, 776, 343 and 345

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Customs House
Unit 19, Civic Centre,
60 Tasman Terrace,
Port Lincoln SA 5606
Office hours: +61 8 8682 8900
After hours: +61 419 342 756
Facsimile: +61 8 8682 8903

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Managed by the Adelaide Department of Agriculture

Boarding Station for arrival:
Boarding Ground is 1.5 nautical miles southeast of Boston Point.

Port Draughts:
Boston Bay – 14.2 meters.
Proper Bay – 9.1 meters.

 

TASMANIA

 

BURNIE

Position:
Latitude: 41°03’S
Longitude: 145°54’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 163

Australian Border Force contact details:
24hrs: +61 3 6430 1900
Fax: +61 3 6334 3190
Email: abf.burnie@abf.gov.au

Biosecurity Tasmania
(Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment) contact details:
Port Rd, Burnie
Office hours: +61 3 6478 4110
After hours: +61 3 61 653 777 or +61 418 125 634
Email: Tasmania.Seaports@awe.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact Tasmanian Ports Corporation for advice on where to anchor or berth.

Port Draught:
12 metres

 

DEVONPORT

Position:
Latitude: 41°11S
Longitude: 146°20E

Charts of Area:
AUS 164

Australian Border Force contact details:
24hrs: +61 3 6430 1900
Fax: +61 3 6334 3190
Email: abf.burnie@abf.gov.au

Biosecurity Tasmania
(Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment) contact details:
Stoney Rise Government Centre Rundle Rd, Devonport
Office hours: +61 3 6478 4110
After hours: +61 3 61 653 777 or +61 418 125 634
Email: Tasmania.Seaports@awe.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact Tasmanian Ports Corporation for advice on where to anchor or berth.

Port Draughts:
10.5 metres

 

HOBART

Position:
Latitude: 42°54’S
Longitude: 147°18’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 172

Australian Border Force contact details:
24hrs: +61 3 6230 1222
Fax: +61 3 6230 1261
Email: abf.hobart@abf.gov.au

Biosecurity Tasmania
(Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment) contact details:
13 St Johns Avenue, New Town
Office hours: +61 3 61 653 777
After hours: +61 3 61 653 777 or +61 418 125 634
Email: Tasmania.Seaports@awe.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact Tasmanian Ports Corporation for advice on where to anchor or berth.

Port Draughts:
The depth on the central cargo berth is 12 meters.

 

LAUNCESTON

Position:
Latitude: 41°27’S
Longitude: 147°09’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 167 and 168

Australian Border Force contact details:
24hrs: +61 3 6332 3600
Fax: +61 3 6334 3190
Email: abf.launceston@abf.gov.au

Biosecurity Tasmania
(Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment) contact details:
165 Westbury Rd, Prospect
Office hours: +61 3 6777 2162
After hours: +61 3 61 653 777 or +61 418 125 634
Email: Tasmania.Seaports@awe.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact Tasmanian Ports Corporation for advice on where to anchor or berth.

Port Draughts:
Max: 11.5 m, Upper Reaches – 5.5 meters.

 

VICTORIA

 

GEELONG

Position:
Latitude: 38°07’S
Longitude: 144°23’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 143, 157 and 158

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
District Manager
Corio Quay West
North Shore Vic 3214
Office hours: +61 3 5277 1658/5277 3968
After Hours: +61 400 638 247
Facsimile: +61 3 5277 3754
E-mail: dmvicgeelong@border.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Corio Quay West
North Shore Vic 3214
Office Hours: +61 3 5277 3494
After Hours: +61 418 970 028
Facsimile: +61 3 5277 3332

Boarding Station for arrival:
As advised by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and the Department of Agriculture.

Port Draughts:
Hopetoun Channel 10.8m

Point Henry 10.5m

 

MELBOURNE

Position:
Latitude: 37°50’S
Longitude: 144°54’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 143, 155, 154 and 158

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
1010 Latrobe St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
(24hrs) +61 3 9244 9125
Facsimile: +61 3 9244 8970
E-mail: shippingvic@border.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
6th Floor, 1010 Latrobe St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Office hours: +61 3 9246 6713
After hours: +61 417 551 965
Facsimile: +61 3 9246 6841

Boarding Station for arrival:
Department of Home Affairs and Department of Agriculture for information on anchorage/berthing.

Port Draughts:
Deep water port.

 

PORTLAND

Position:
Latitude: 38°21’S
Longitude: 141°37’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 140

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
District Manager
1 Cliff St
Portland Vic 3305
Office Hours: +61 3 5522 3900
After Hours: +61 418 631 178
Facsimile: +61 3 5522 3903
E-mail: dmvicportland@border.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
P.O. Box 779,
Portland VIC 3305
Office hours: +61 3 5523 3077
After hours: +61 407 518 487
Facsimile: +61 3 5523 5697

Boarding Station for arrival:
Contact Port Control for advice on where to anchor or berth.

Port Draughts:
13.6 meters at the entrance to 6 meters at the Yacht Club marina.

 

WESTERNPORT

Position:
Latitude: 38°22.4’S
Longitude: 145°13.3’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 150, 151 and 152

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
1010 Latrobe St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
(24hrs) +61 3 9244 9125
Facsimile: +61 3 9244 8970
E-mail: shippingvic@border.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Managed by the Melbourne Department of Agriculture

Boarding Station for arrival:
As advised by the Department of Home Affairs.

Port Draughts:
Crib Point to Long Island 14.3m
Long Island to Steel Wharf 9.1m

 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 

ALBANY

Position

Latitude: 35°02’S
Longitude: 117°53’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 109 and 110

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Australian Border Force
Lot 49 Bolt Terrace
Albany WA 6330
Phone: +61 8 9845 5800
Email: albany.shipping@abf.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Contact the Department of Agriculture directly for biosecurity First Point of Arrival requirements and inquiries.
Lot 49 Bolt Terrace
Albany WA 6330
Office hours: +61 8 9866 7427
After hours: +61 429 001 208
Email: albany.quarantine@agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Town Jetty, Albany Waterfront Marina.

Port Draughts:
3 metres.

 

BROOME

Position:

Latitude: 17°58’S
Longitude: 122°14’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 50 and 324

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Customs House
Lot 397 Port Drive
Broome WA 6725
Office hours: +61 8 9193 6999
After hours: +61 8 9193 6999
Facsimile: +61 8 9193 6960

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Office hours: +61 8 9194 1220
After hours: +61 408 946 778
Facsimile: +61 8 9193 5362

Boarding Station for arrival:

Master contacted the Port of Broome on Marine Ch16 for instruction regarding berthing. Pilot boarding ground is at 17°58’S 122°05’E.

Port Draughts:
13 m at the entrance, 10m at the pier.

 

BUNBURY

Position:

Latitude: 33°19’S
Longitude: 115°39’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 115

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Australian Border Force
Leschenault Drive, Inner Harbour
Bunbury WA 6230
Office hours: +61 8 9792 6800
E-mail: wabunburystaff@homeaffairs.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Contact the Department of Agriculture directly for biosecurity First Point of Arrival requirements and inquiries.
Office hours: +61 8 9866 7427
Email: Bunbury.seaports@agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Pilot boat jetty, outer harbor

Port Draughts:
Channels to 13 metres

 

CARNARVON

Position:

Latitude: 24°53.47’S
Longitude: 113°39.12’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 331

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Australian Border Force
Lot 2 Harbour Rd,
Carnarvon WA 6701
Office hours: +61 8 9941 6400

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Contact the Department of Agriculture directly for biosecurity First Point of Arrival requirements and inquiries.
P.O. Box 2765
Geraldton WA 6530
Office Hours: +61 8 9965 5786
After Hours: 1800 900 090
Email: Geraldton.quarantine@agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Vessels awaiting clearance should tie up at the T-Jerry within the boat harbor.

Port Draughts:
3.5 m

 

CHRISTMAS ISLAND

Position:

Latitude: 10°25’S
Longitude: 105°43’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 400

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Customs House
3 Tong Chee Road
Christmas Island, Indian Ocean Territory WA 6798
Office hours: +61 8 9164 7228
After Hours: +61 439 215 125
Email: dmwaci@abf.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Flying Fish Cove

 

DAMPIER

Position:

Latitude: 20°39’S
Longitude: 116°43’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 57, 58 and 59

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Australian Border Force
Shop 1, 15 High Street
Dampier WA 6713
Phone: +61 8 9144 3500
Email: customs.dampier@abf.gov.au

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Contact the Department of Agriculture directly for biosecurity First Point of Arrival requirements and inquiries.
18 Hedland Place,
Karratha WA 6714
Office hours: +61 8 9185 2865
After hours: +61 411 866 670

Boarding Station for arrival:
Hampton Harbour Boat and Sailing Club (floating pontoon)

Port Draughts:
Hampton Harbour floating pontoon approximately 2.0m at low tide (subject to change due to environmental factors)

 

ESPERANCE

Position:

Latitude 33°52’S
Longitude: 121°54’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 119

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Australian Border Force
1 Port Beach Place
Esperance WA 6450
Phone: +61 8 9076 2601

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Contact the Department of Agriculture directly for biosecurity First Point of Arrival requirements and inquiries.
P.O. Box 1703,
Esperance WA 6450
Phone: +61 428 101 316
Email: Esperance.quarantine@agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Taylor Street Jetty

Port Draughts:
Average depth 3 metres.

 

FREMANTLE

Position:

Latitude 32°3.955′ S
Longitude: 115°44.760′ E

Charts of Area:
AUS 112 and 113

Boarding Station for arrival:
Fremantle Sailing Club Customs and DAWR jetty.

Port Draughts:
Average depth between 2 to 5 meters.

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) contact details:
Contact the Department of Agriculture directly for biosecurity First Point of Arrival requirements and inquiries.
16 Mews Road
South Fremantle WA 6162
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601.
Office hours: 1800 900 090
After hours: +61 401 593 827

 

GERALDTON

Position:

Latitude 28°46’S
Longitude: 114°36’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 81

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Australian Border Force
7 Francis Street
Geraldton WA 6530
Phone: +61 8 9965 7200

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Contact the Department of Agriculture directly for biosecurity First Point of Arrival requirements and inquiries.
P.O. Box 2765,
Geraldton WA 6530
Office hours: +61 8 9965 5786
After hours: 1800 900 090
Facsimile: geraldton.quarantine@agriculture.gov.au

Boarding Station for arrival:
Service jetty at Batavia Coast Marina (Geraldton), near Wiebbe Hayes Lane.

Port Draughts:
Depth 3 metres.

 

PORT HEDLAND

Position:
Latitude: 20°19’S
Longitude: 118°34.5’E

Charts of Area:
AUS 53

Department of Home Affairs contact details:
Australian Border Force
Cnr Richardson St The Esplanade
Port Hedland WA 6721
Office hours: +61 8 9158 1000

Department of Agriculture contact details:
Suite 2, first floor, 20 Wedge St
Port Hedland WA 6721
Office hours: +61 8 9173 2135
After hours: +61 428 100 521

Boarding Station for arrival:
Master contact Port Control Tower on Marine Ch16 before entering the channel. The operator will provide instructions regarding berthing; the primary berth is the town jetty opposite Customs House outside the commercial wharf area (temporary berthing only). Note – Port Hedland Yacht Club is tide-restricted. There are no facilities for boarding vessels, and the location is not a designated Customs Clearing point.

 

ANCHORAGES SUITABLE FOR STRONG WINDS OVER 25 KNOTS

These are the only anchorages permitted during a strong wind or gale warning.

CORAL SEA MARINA

AIRLIE BAY

LONG IS – HAPPY BAY

Website link                      www.sunlover.com.au

Shelter In                           North-East to South-West

Moorings                           Yes, to make a booking, call or radio CYA (24 hours notice is recommended). The fee is paid directly to watersports. See Whitsunday Island Resorts for more details

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: When going ashore, be aware of the state of the tide. The beach has a gradual slope and goes a long way; don’t get stuck.

LONG IS – PALM BAY

NARA INLET

Description: This beautiful three-mile inlet/fjord offers excellent protection in all weather conditions. When entering the inlet, keep to the starboard side to avoid the reef area that extends over much of the entrance. Nara Inlet is 15 nm from Abell Point Marina and is an excellent first-night destination.

Shelter In                           All Weather

Moorings                           None

Snorkeling None

Diving                                  None

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest            Occasionally, you will see wild goats on the rocks. Also, the wild cockatoos are not to be encouraged. A short walk leads to Aboriginal cave paintings and views over the inlet. The walk is quite steep but short and leads through a variety of attractive tropical plants

MACONA INLET

Description: Keep to the portside when entering.

Shelter In                           All-weather

Moorings                           No

Snorkelling                         No

Diving    No

Fishing                                Yes Habitat Protection Zone

Things of Interest            This anchorage is a good overnight location offering all-round protection. There are several beaches to explore.

CID HBR – SAWMILL BEACH

Description                        Saw Mill Bay: A tremendous overnight anchorage, large and sheltered; approach cautiously and be aware of the tide as the beach slope is pretty gradual.

Shelter In                           North-East to South-West

Moorings                           No

Snorkeling: No, but great for Turtle watching here!

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: There is a scenic 1.1 km bushwalk from Sawmill Beach to Dugong Beach; picnic tables are available at both ends. For the adventurous, there is a 2.5km one-way (4 hrs return) challenging walk to the Whitsunday peak, reaching an elevation of 437m.

CID HBR – DUGONG INLET

Description                        Approach is from Cid Harbour. Stay 150 meters off the port shore and have a lookout posted! This is a small and shallow anchorage. Maximum of 5 boats in this anchorage. Allow plenty of swinging room.

Shelter In                           North-West to South-East

Moorings                           No

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: an excellent spot for Turtle watching, maybe a Dugong if you’re lucky! Dugong Beach, across the inlet, is a short walk – 1.5km to Sawmill Beach, from where you can walk to the summit of Whitsunday Peak.

GULNARE INLET

Description: A well-protected anchorage. Use your charts and 100 magic miles to enter this anchorage. There are a few very shallow isolated reefs on the way in. Remember to only enter or leave this anchorage on the last half of the rising tide!

Shelter In                           All Wind & Weather

Moorings                           No

Snorkeling No, not suitable for snorkeling.

Diving                                  Yes

Fishing                                Yes Habitat Protection Zone

Things of Interest: There are endless opportunities to explore here in the dinghy. The fishing here is excellent.

HAMILTON ISLAND

Description                        Hamilton Island Marina is the premier destination for vessels cruising the islands; located in the heart of the Whitsundays, the Hamilton Island Marina is a popular spot to spend the night or take an extended holiday…It is also a practical reprovisioning base while out cruising the islands. Around the marina, you will find a unique village atmosphere where you can pick up supplies. You will find a general store, chemist, bakery, boutique, laundry, post office, banks, bars, nightclubs, and many restaurants. Pay your mooring fee, and you will have the keys to the island. Hire a golf buggy to explore the island and end your day at the new yacht club by watching a glorious sunset.

Website link                      www.hamiltonisland.com.au

Shelter In                           all

Moorings: To book a berth or mooring, call or radio CYA (24 hours in advance is recommended). See Whitsunday Island Resorts for more details.

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest            Flying into Hamilton Island, you can arrange to start/finish your trip from here or catch the ferry to the mainland. Cruise to the outer reef, one of the high-speed air-conditioned catamarans.

 

OVERNIGHT ANCHORAGES SUITABLE FOR WINDS TO 20 KNOTS

DOUBLE BAY WEST

DOUBLE BAY EAST

WOODWARK BAY

CORAL SEA MARINA

AIRLIE BAY

FUNNEL BAY

LONG IS – HAPPY BAY

Website link                      www.sunlover.com.au

Shelter In                           North-East to South-West

Moorings                           Yes, to make a booking, call or radio CYA (24 hours notice is recommended). The fee is paid directly to watersports. See Whitsunday Island Resorts for more details

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: When going ashore, be aware of the state of the tide. The beach has a gradual slope and goes a long way; don’t get stuck.

LONG IS – PALM BAY

DAYDREAM IS SUNLOVER BEACH

Description                        On approach, be aware of the shallow reef that extends southwards. It is as long as the island itself! Contact the island for information about Mooring. Keep clear of the Marina entrance as the ferries need room to maneuver here. Access ashore is by dinghy only; do not use the large jetty. This is for ferries only!

Shelter In                           Light Conditions

Moorings                           See Whitsunday Island Resorts for more details.

We were snorkeling Yes at Sunlovers Beach on the north-western side. About where the marker is. Along either side of the beach where green mooring is. It’s not the best coral here, but I can see some black sea urchins around here.

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest            Once you have paid the mooring fees, you can explore the island and use the facilities, such as showers and non-motorized watersports. Catch the marine talk with fish/shark feeding around 10 am (is very cool). Laze by the pool with a cocktail, and then visit the health spa. There is an open-air cinema on selected nights.

Website link                      www.daydreamisland.com

STH MOLLE IS – BAUER BAY

Description                        South Molle Island – Bauer Bay has a great bushwalk on the Ngaro Sea Trail. It takes you to the top of Spion Kop, offering spectacular views; en route, you can visit some culturally significant sites.

Shelter In                           East to South-West

Moorings                           Bookings Not Required – Anchorage only on the eastern side of the jetty. Radio contact is not required.

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest            Bushwalks

NARA INLET

Description: This beautiful three-mile inlet/fjord offers excellent protection in all weather conditions. When entering the inlet, keep to the starboard side to avoid the reef area that extends over much of the entrance. Nara Inlet is 15 nm from Abell Point Marina and is an excellent first-night destination.

Shelter In                           All Weather

Moorings                           None

Snorkeling None

Diving                                  None

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest            Occasionally, you will see wild goats on the rocks. Also, the wild cockatoos are not to be encouraged. A short walk leads to Aboriginal cave paintings and views over the inlet. The walk is quite steep but short and leads through a variety of attractive tropical plants

MACONA INLET

Description: Keep to the portside when entering.

Shelter In                           All-weather

Moorings                           No

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes Habitat Protection Zone

Things of Interest            This anchorage is a good overnight location offering all-round protection. There are several beaches to explore.

STONEHAVEN

Description                        The Northern half of Stonehaven: The Stonehaven area requires particular vigilance because of the extensive reefs of Langford, Black, and Hayman Islands. Use extreme caution when navigating this area! This is a motor-only area! Anchoring is quite profound; just off Anchor Point, you will find a depth of 8-10 meters. The holding is good, although a little exposed to bullets in fresh South-East winds.

Shelter In                           North-East to South

Moorings                           Yes, there are seven public moorings available.

Snorkeling None

Diving                                  None

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: Stonehaven is a calm and scenic anchorage; enjoy the fantastic sunsets over the Whitsunday Passage. Stonehaven is a great overnight anchorage near the best snorkeling locations in the area. Look out for Dolphins around your boat at dusk! Also, see Stonehaven Anchorage No2

BLUE PEARL BAY

Description                        Blue Pearl Bay is a popular Snorkel/ Dive location used by many day boats. The water here is too deep to anchor; limited moorings are available. Extreme caution must be used when in your dinghy. Be on the lookout for swimmers and scuba divers (3-knot speed limit)

Website link                      https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com

Shelter In                           North-East to South-East

Moorings                           Yes, there are five available, and one small for dinghies

Snorkeling Yes Spectacular, the northern end of the beach has some of the finest corals on islands

Diving                                  Yes

Fishing                                No (green Zone) Marine National Park

Things of Interest: Do not attempt to go through the Langford area when going to Blue Pearl Bay from Hook Island. It is not suitable for an overnight location, as it can get rolly.

A pleasant walk up the hill to Dolphin Point Lookout

BUTTERFLY/LUNCHEON BAY

Description: A tremendous overnight location. Care must be taken when approaching Butterfly Bay; beware of the fringing reef on the western side, as it juts out a long way! Anchoring is prohibited here! The Western bay gives the most protection, particularly from swell in North Easterlies.

Shelter In                           All except a due North

Moorings                           Yes, there are 12 moorings available

Snorkelling                         Yes

Diving                                  Yes

Fishing                                No (Green Zone) Marine National Park

Things of Interest            This bay is shaped like a butterfly; coincidentally, colonies of butterflies may be found at times in the moist shade of trees along the creekbeds. The point that separates this anchorage is nice flat elevated rocks for sunbathing. The small beach on the western side makes for fascinating exploration. Watch out for stingrays when walking in the shallow water on the sand flats (shuffle your feet).

MAUREENS COVE

Description: This bay offers excellent dive and snorkeling sites and is a delightful spot to stop for lunch.

Shelter In                           East to South-West

Moorings                           Yes, there are two available, including one small dinghy mooring.

Snorkeling Yes, excellent snorkeling on the eastern wall. Also, easy access to snorkeling off the beach, with some more excellent snorkeling to the west of the bach

Diving                                  Yes

Fishing                                No (Green Zone) Marine National Park

Things of Interest: This Cove has a steep coral rubble beach; footwear is advisable.

MAYS BAY

CID HARBOUR – SAWMILL

Description                        Saw Mill Bay: A tremendous overnight anchorage, large and sheltered; approach cautiously and be aware of the tide as the beach slope is pretty gradual.

Shelter In                           North-East to South-West

Moorings                           No

Snorkeling: No, but great for Turtle watching here!

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: There is a scenic 1.1 km bushwalk from Sawmill Beach to Dugong Beach; picnic tables are available at both ends. For the adventurous, there is a 2.5km one-way (4 hrs return) challenging walk to the Whitsunday peak, reaching an elevation of 437m.

CID HBR – DUGONG INLET

Description                        Approach is from Cid Harbour. Stay 150 meters off the port shore and have a lookout posted! This is a small and shallow anchorage. Maximum of 5 boats in this anchorage. Allow plenty of swinging room.

Shelter In                           North-West to South-East

Moorings                           No

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: an excellent spot for Turtle watching, maybe a Dugong if you’re lucky! Dugong Beach, across the inlet, has a short walk – 1.5km to Sawmill Beach, from where you can walk to the summit of Whitsunday Peak.

GULNARE INLET

Description: A well-protected anchorage. Use your charts and 100 magic miles to enter this anchorage. There are a few very shallow isolated reefs on the way in. Remember to only enter or leave this anchorage on the last half of the rising tide!

Shelter In                           All Wind & Weather

Moorings                           No

Snorkeling No, not suitable for snorkeling.

Diving                                  Yes

Fishing                                Yes Habitat Protection Zone

Things of Interest            There are endless opportunities to explore here in the dinghy. The fishing here is excellent.

HAMILTON ISLAND

TURTLE BAY

CHANCE BAY

WHITEHAVEN BEACH

Description: Take care in the Solway passage if you are entering from the South. Also, note the charter yacht exclusion area around French Shoal,

Shelter In                           East to North-West (can be very rolly)

Moorings                           No

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                 No

Fishing                                No (Green Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: Incredible expanse of white silica sand to explore. Walks: The Solway circuit is a 1.2km loop track that leads you through coastal forest, grass trees, and ferns and offers spectacular views over the Solway passage and islands beyond. A sidewalk from the loop leads off to Chance Bay, a 3.6km walk from Whitehaven Beach 

CHALKIES BEACH

Description: Pay particular attention to your anchoring here; the bank is steep, and you will need to get your anchor on the 5-meter mark, or you will drag your anchor. Five boats maximum at any time in this anchorage!

Shelter In                           East to South-East

Moorings                           No

Snorkeling Yes, snorkeling at the northern end of the beach is good.

Diving                                  Yes

Fishing                                Yes (Yellow Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: Chalkies has the same soft white silica sand as Whitehaven.

TONGUE BAY

Description                        Tongue Bay is an excellent base to access the walk to the Hill Inlet lookout, which offers “must-see” views down Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. The beach on the Tounge Bay anchorage side is accessible only at high or near high tide (A minimum of 1.2 meters of water is needed to cross the reef) alternatively, take the tender around Tongue Point to Betty’s beach (sandy) on the Hill Inlet side.

Shelter In                           South-East to North-West

Moorings                           There are three moorings here. Because of the popularity of this spot, they are seldom available, but anchoring here is easy.

Snorkelling                         No

Diving                                  No

Fishing                                Yes Habitat Protection

Things of Interest            At the end of the bay, giant turtles feed here on the seagrass. So many can be seen passing through here. Sit and wait awhile, looking around, and you’re bound to see a couple of these huge turtles getting a breather.

CATERAN BAY

Description: Tides and Bullets in strong winds, but this is a beautiful anchorage to visit with excellent snorkeling and a sandy beach to explore

Shelter In                           East to South-West

Moorings                           Yes

Snorkeling Definitely!

Diving                                 Yes

Fishing                                No (Green Zone) Conservation Park

Things of Interest: The beach is accessible on mid and high tide only; nice walk to the top of the hill/saddle to view the southern island groups

WINDY BAY

LINDEMAN IS – BEATPORT

GAP BEACH

PLANTATION BAY

SHAW ISLAND – NECK BAY

WEST

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