FEATURED MARINA INTERVIEW
Mantaray Marina
Main Beach, Gold Coast · Queensland
Hugo Littlejohn explains the thinking behind 67 berths, superyacht support, the Mantaray Club and a new waterfront base at The Spit.
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in Australia.
A clearer way to explore places to berth across Australia. Search marina records from YouSail, then use the right questions to choose with confidence.
272 YouSail marina records in the current directory snapshot · Australia-wide
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A short audio introduction to finding and comparing Australian marina options with YouSail-sourced information.
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MEET THE MARINA TEAMS
Featured marina interviews
FEATURED MARINA INTERVIEW
Runaway Bay Marina
Hollywell, Gold Coast · Queensland
A long-established Broadwater marina explains how dry stack, wet berths, its working shipyard and an experienced team make boating easier.
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FEATURED MARINA INTERVIEW
Hope Harbour Marina
Hope Island, Gold Coast · Queensland
A sheltered lifestyle marina on the eastern side of Hope Island talks about multihull-friendly berths, resort facilities and its quieter character.
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FEATURED MARINA INTERVIEW
Pelican Waters Marina
Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Marina Manager Brett Smith talks wet berths, dry-stack launches, boatyard services and planning an arrival through Pumicestone Passage.
Read the interview →01 / MARINA SEARCH
Australian marina berths and facilities.
Compare marina locations, recorded facilities and berth information across Australia, then confirm availability and vessel fit directly with the operator.
How to choose a marinaMARINAS BY STATE
Find marinas by Australian state.
Browse state marina directories for city berths, regional facilities and cruising stopovers sourced from YouSail.
MARINA BERTH COMPARISON
Compare berth fit, access and marina services.
What fits one boat or voyage may be wrong for another. Compare the facts YouSail records, then ask about the exact berth, the approach, services and the full terms.
Compare marina berth dimensions ↗Find visitor marina berths ↗AUSTRALIAN MARINA PROFILES
Compare marina profiles and facilities.
01QLD
Airlie Beach, QLD
Coral Sea Marina
Best forWhitsundays cruisers, charter fleets, visiting yachts and superyachts up to 80 metres. The best fit is a skipper who values major Whitsundays marina resort with superyacht capacity and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly
520 wet berthsMax vessel 80 mBoatyard recorded
Source: YouSailView profile
02NSW
Pyrmont, NSW
Sydney Wharf Marina
Best forSydney owners seeking a managed private berth within walking distance of the CBD. The best fit is a skipper who values boutique private Pyrmont marina and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly
54 wet berthsMax vessel 30 mPump-out recorded
Source: YouSailView profile
03QLD
Mackay Harbour, QLD
Mackay Marina
Best forcoastal cruisers, commercial operators and larger yachts seeking a capable central-Queensland base. The best fit is a skipper who values large marina and shipyard base for Queensland coastal cruising and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly
435 wet berthsMax vessel 55 mBoatyard recorded
Source: YouSailView profile
Examples are not rankings or recommendations. Confirm current details with each operator.
FROM THE YOUSAIL DIRECTORY
Marina operators in the YouSail directory
Browse a selection of marina profiles whose approved brand imagery is held in YouSail’s directory. The rail pauses when you hover or move focus into it.
Search all Australian marina records ↗Logos identify listed operators; inclusion is not a ranking, recommendation or endorsement. Details can change—confirm directly with the operator.
MARINA SELECTION GUIDE
How to choose
a marina berth.
Check dimensions and depth, access and shelter, the services you actually need, contract terms and arrival logistics. Our guide helps you build a useful shortlist.
How to choose a marinaLOCAL MARINA GUIDES
Find marinas by waterway and location.
Local pages combine YouSail marina records with waterway context and links to the authority responsible for current notices.
NSW / 2 REGIONS
Browse state and local marina guides ↗Marinas in Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour combines a large marina choice with busy commercial, recreational and ferry traffic. The useful shortlist depends on which side of the harbour suits your routine and how the berth connects to your normal sailing area.
Compare local marinas ↗NSW / 2 REGIONSMarinas in Pittwater
Pittwater offers protected-water berths, cruising access to Broken Bay and a mix of full-service and smaller facilities. Location within the waterway can shape travel time ashore and the route to sea.
Compare local marinas ↗NSW / 1 REGIONMarinas in Hawkesbury River
Hawkesbury River marina records include river berths with very different road access, service levels and distances from Broken Bay. The right option is often determined by how you reach and use the boat.
Compare local marinas ↗QLD / 1 REGIONMarinas in Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has a dense mix of marinas, boatyards and service facilities. A shortlist should separate a convenient wet berth from a refit base and account for the waterways between the berth and open water.
Compare local marinas ↗QLD / 3 REGIONSMarinas in Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay and Brisbane-area marinas range from river facilities to bayside bases. The best location depends on your normal cruising ground, draft, bridge constraints and the services you use most.
Compare local marinas ↗QLD / 1 REGIONMarinas in Whitsundays
Whitsundays marinas support local cruising, charter activity and coastal passages. Visitor demand, weather and seasonal operations make direct confirmation especially important.
Compare local marinas ↗QLD / 3 REGIONSMarinas in Cairns and Far North Queensland
Far North Queensland marina choices can serve reef access, coastal passages, refits and seasonal storage. Distance between alternatives makes confirmed berth and service information valuable before departure.
Compare local marinas ↗VIC / 1 REGIONMarinas in Port Phillip Bay
Port Phillip Bay marinas offer metropolitan access and a range of berth settings. Position around the bay affects road travel, exposure and the distance to your preferred sailing water.
Compare local marinas ↗MARINA BERTH GUIDES
Marina costs, berth types and arrival guides.
FIELD GUIDE · 5 min read
Marina berth dimensions: what to confirm
A marina’s published maximum vessel length is not the same as a berth offer. Measure the whole boat and ask about the exact place you will tie up.
Read marina berth dimensions: what to confirm ↗FIELD GUIDE · 5 min readChoosing a visitor berth for a stopover
A good short stay is about safe arrival, a berth that fits, useful services and a clear plan for departure—not simply the closest marina marker.
Read choosing a visitor berth for a stopover ↗FIELD GUIDE · 5 min readHow to compare marina berth costs
The useful number is the total cost for your boat and your intended stay. Compare the offer, inclusions and obligations—not a headline rate alone.
Read how to compare marina berth costs ↗FIELD GUIDE · 5 min readMarina or boatyard for a refit?
Berthing near a boatyard can simplify maintenance, but the right facility depends on lift capacity, hardstand access and the work you intend to do.
Read marina or boatyard for a refit? ↗FIELD GUIDE · 6 min readFinding a marina berth for a catamaran
Beam, fairway room and haul-out geometry often narrow the catamaran shortlist before length does. Ask for a berth-specific answer.
Read finding a marina berth for a catamaran ↗FIELD GUIDE · 7 min readMarina arrival and approach checklist
A calm arrival starts before the marina entrance: current information, a berth assignment, a communications plan and a prepared crew.
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THE SKIPPER’S NOTEBOOK
Marina berth questions to confirm before booking
Choose three candidates. For each one, note the exact berth fit, arrival constraint, essential service and complete price. Record who confirmed the answer and when.
- 01Measure the boat.
- 02Check the route.
- 03Confirm the offer.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Official Australian marine forecasts, charts and notices
Use current forecasts, charts and notices before a passage. Directory graphics are not for navigation.