MARINA PROFILE / QLD

Great Sandy Straits Marina in Urangan

Urangan, QLD · Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay

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DECISION SNAPSHOT

Could Great Sandy Straits Marina fit your plans?

92% recorded detail coverage

BEST SUITED TOFraser Coast owners, coastal cruisers and crews preparing for Hervey Bay or K’gari itineraries

RECORDED VESSEL FITUp to 30 m maximum length

ACCESS OR BERTH TYPEwet berths

AVAILABILITYDirect confirmation required

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YOUSAIL RECORD AT A GLANCE

CLASSIFICATIONfull-service marinaWATERWAYUrangan Boat Harbour, Hervey BayBERTH TYPESwet berths

Recorded facility signals: Fuel · Showers

Signals reflect YouSail wording and are not confirmation that a service or berth is currently available.

FIND MARINAS REVIEW

Why consider Great Sandy Straits Marina?

Great Sandy Straits Marina is a full-service Hervey Bay marina beside K’gari cruising grounds in Urangan, QLD. Great Sandy Straits Marina provides 176 wet berths for boats recorded from 8 to 30 metres, supported by fuel, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, laundry and nearby waterfront dining and shops at Urangan. That combination gives the listing a clear strength: it serves a recognisable boating need in its own waterway. For anyone comparing marinas in QLD, that specificity matters because location, access and facility type can be as important as an amenities list.

The YouSail record identifies 176 wet berths, a recorded maximum vessel length of 30 m, Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay, 176 berths, 8m to 30m vessels, fuel, Wi-Fi. These details make Great Sandy Straits Marina especially relevant to Fraser Coast owners, coastal cruisers and crews preparing for Hervey Bay or K’gari itineraries. The principal attractions are wet berths, fuel, owner amenities, connectivity and useful hospitality within Urangan Boat Harbour. Together they create a base for routine ownership, a planned stop or a particular itinerary, subject to current access rules and availability.

The setting is central to the choice. Great Sandy Straits Marina connects crews with Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay, while Urangan provides the shore-side context for provisioning, transport and time away from the boat. The waterway, vessel fit, operator terms and nearby services should be assessed together. Owners who value full-service Hervey Bay marina beside K’gari cruising grounds will see the strongest fit here.

Our classification starts with the structured YouSail marina database and is checked against the operator or responsible authority sources retained for the profile. We position the listing most strongly for full-service Hervey Bay marina beside K’gari cruising grounds, Hervey Bay / Fraser Coast access and the qualities those sources support. Unverified amenities are not presented as available, and nearby businesses are not turned into on-site facilities. This produces a clearer comparison and precise questions for the operator.

Before committing: Confirm berth fit, fuel hours, current channel guidance and service availability. Great Sandy Strait routes are tide-sensitive, so passage planning remains the skipper's responsibility. Availability, prices, depth, navigation information and operating conditions can change, so use this profile to build a shortlist rather than replace direct confirmation. With those checks complete, Great Sandy Straits Marina is a positive and distinctive option for boaters whose priorities match its evidenced strengths.

LOCATION & WATERWAY

Great Sandy Straits Marina location and waterway

Great Sandy Straits Marina is listed by YouSail in Urangan, QLD, in the Hervey Bay / Fraser Coast region, on Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay. This helps you place it on a shortlist, but it does not confirm a suitable berth or a safe approach for your vessel.

Use the marinas in Queensland guide to compare the waterway context. Ask the operator for berth-specific dimensions and arrival advice.

SERVICES

What the marina offers

Services at Great Sandy Straits Marina reflect its role as a full-service Hervey Bay marina beside K’gari cruising grounds. The YouSail record highlights 176 berths, 8m to 30m vessels, fuel, Wi-Fi, toilets, showers, laundry, nearby restaurants and shops. These recorded capabilities give the listing practical value; anything absent remains a question for the operator rather than an assumed inclusion.

For a berth, mooring, storage or yard enquiry, provide overall length, beam, loaded draft, hull type, insurance details, preferred dates and intended use. Ask which utilities are supplied at the exact space, how access is controlled, where loading and parking are permitted, and whether fuel, waste, pump-out, showers, laundry, lifting or repairs are on site, nearby or unavailable. This distinction matters at public harbours, clubs and working precincts.

Current availability and charges are deliberately not inferred from older listings. Contact Great Sandy Straits Marina or the responsible authority for confirmed space, present terms and arrival procedures. YouSail’s retained source links provide the best starting point and help separate verified marina services from the broader attractions of Urangan.

IDEAL FOR

Who will get the most from this marina?

Ideal for Fraser Coast owners, coastal cruisers and crews preparing for Hervey Bay or K’gari itineraries. The best fit is a skipper who values full-service Hervey Bay marina beside K’gari cruising grounds and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly.

WHAT WE LOVE

Five strengths that stand out

01Direct access to Hervey Bay cruising
02Berths for a broad vessel-size range
03Fuel and practical owner amenities
04Restaurants and shops close to the marina
05A natural base for K’gari itineraries

TO KEEP IN MIND

Plan with the right expectations

Confirm berth fit, fuel hours, current channel guidance and service availability. Great Sandy Strait routes are tide-sensitive, so passage planning remains the skipper's responsibility.

YOUSAIL SOURCE PROFILE

Verified source notes for Great Sandy Straits Marina

A capable Hervey Bay marina combining relaxed berthing, serious boatyard facilities and superb K’gari cruising.

Great Sandy Straits Marina sits at Urangan Harbour on the doorstep of K’gari, Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait. With around 176 berths for vessels from approximately 8 to 30 metres, it offers a relaxed coastal setting backed by surprisingly substantial marine infrastructure. For cruising yachts, fishing boats and larger commercial vessels, the marina is an ideal place to refuel, prepare, haul out or simply enjoy a few comfortable days in one of Queensland’s best whale-watching and island-cruising regions.

This is the factual YouSail directory layer used as the primary reference for the Find Marinas review above.

WHAT YOUSAIL RECORDS

Great Sandy Straits Marina berth dimensions and facilities

YouSail classification: full-service marina
Water body: Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay
YouSail region: Hervey Bay / Fraser Coast
Berth types: wet berths
Wet berths: 176
Maximum vessel length: 30 m
Showers: Recorded as present
Fuel: Available during business hours
Laundry: Recorded as available
Courtesy car: Recorded as available
Security: Recorded as available

A marina-wide maximum is not an available-berth offer. Unlisted facts are unknown, not absent. Values and services can change.

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Y O U S A I L / PUBLIC PROFILE

Facilities recorded for Great Sandy Straits Marina

YouSail’s public profile lists the following items. Some may be rules or arrangements rather than services; ask the operator what applies today.

176 berths
8m to 30m vessels
fuel
Wi-Fi
toilets
showers
laundry
nearby restaurants and shops

These are YouSail-sourced notes, not a live availability feed or a Find Marinas endorsement.

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SERVICES IN DEPTH

Berthing and marina services

Power and water are available at the pontoons, complemented by secure access, showers, toilets, laundry, Wi-Fi, a chandlery, basic provisions and waterfront hospitality. The 24-hour fuel wharf supports both marina guests and the region’s active charter fleet. The on-site slipway gives the marina exceptional technical depth, with a 300-tonne travel lift alongside a 30-tonne lift and a broad range of marine trades. This allows everything from routine maintenance to significant commercial-vessel and multihull work to be handled close to the berth.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Planning a visit to Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay

Urangan Harbour provides a protected arrival point for exploring the sheltered waters beside K’gari. The Great Sandy Strait stretches south through a maze of island passages, while Platypus Bay becomes a world-famous whale-watching destination during the season. Hervey Bay offers shops, dining and accommodation close by, with K’gari’s beaches and anchorages forming the spectacular backdrop. Great Sandy Straits Marina is a practical and welcoming platform for discovering this distinctive part of the Queensland coast.

Use current charts, forecasts, warnings and the operator’s latest arrival instructions before navigating.

YOUSAIL MEDIA

Great Sandy Straits Marina gallery

Satellite view of Great Sandy Straits Marina — Satellite context view

Editorial sailing illustration for Great Sandy Straits Marina — Great Sandy Straits Marina view

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

Questions to ask Great Sandy Straits Marina before booking

Is a berth currently available for my vessel’s exact length, beam and loaded draft at Great Sandy Straits Marina?
What are the current approach and depth conditions for Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay?
Which of the listed berth arrangements (wet berths) is available for my stay?
Which fuel grades are available, when is the fuel berth open, and can my vessel access it?
What is the full cost, including utilities, deposits and cancellation terms?

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PLAN WITH CURRENT INFORMATION

Navigation and arrival checks for Great Sandy Straits Marina

Directory details are for discovery. For a passage, use current official charts, weather, warnings and Notices to Mariners for the exact waterway. Confirm the marina’s latest entry procedure directly; advice here can be wrong.

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