MARINA PROFILE / NSW
North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) in Balgowlah
Balgowlah, NSW · North Harbour / Sydney Harbour
Image from the YouSail directoryDECISION SNAPSHOT
Could North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) fit your plans?
Directory records are not live berth inventory.
YOUSAIL RECORD AT A GLANCE
Recorded facility signals: Hardstand or haul-out · Swing moorings
Signals reflect YouSail wording and are not confirmation that a service or berth is currently available.
FIND MARINAS REVIEW
Why consider North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina)?
North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) is a small North Harbour marina with berths and moorings under redevelopment in Balgowlah, NSW. North Harbour Marina, formerly Davis Marina, has 28 recorded wet berths plus moorings by enquiry in Balgowlah, with redevelopment plans for expanded waterfront facilities. That combination gives the listing a clear strength: it serves a recognisable boating need in its own waterway. For anyone comparing marinas in NSW, that specificity matters because location, access and facility type can be as important as an amenities list.
The YouSail record identifies 28 wet berths, North Harbour / Sydney Harbour, wet berth context, mooring context, redevelopment plans, dinghy storage proposal. These details make North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) especially relevant to Sydney owners seeking a small North Harbour base and willing to confirm current works. The principal attractions are wet berths, mooring enquiries and access to marina tenants as currently operating. 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. North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) connects crews with North Harbour / Sydney Harbour, while Balgowlah 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 small North Harbour marina with berths and moorings under redevelopment 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 small North Harbour marina with berths and moorings under redevelopment, Sydney Harbour / North Harbour / Balgowlah 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: Redevelopment proposals may affect facilities and access. Confirm the present operator, berth availability, construction status, vessel limits and all arrival arrangements. 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, North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) is a positive and distinctive option for boaters whose priorities match its evidenced strengths.
LOCATION & WATERWAY
North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) location and waterway
North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) is listed by YouSail in Balgowlah, NSW, in the Sydney Harbour / North Harbour / Balgowlah region, on North Harbour / Sydney Harbour. 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 Sydney Harbour marina guide for local waterway context, or compare all marinas in New South Wales. Ask the operator for berth-specific dimensions and arrival advice.
SERVICES
What the marina offers
Services at North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) reflect its role as a small North Harbour marina with berths and moorings under redevelopment. The YouSail record highlights wet berth context, mooring context, redevelopment plans, dinghy storage proposal, waterside kiosk proposal. 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 North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis 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 Balgowlah.
IDEAL FOR
Who will get the most from this marina?
Ideal for Sydney owners seeking a small North Harbour base and willing to confirm current works. The best fit is a skipper who values small North Harbour marina with berths and moorings under redevelopment and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly.
WHAT WE LOVE
Five strengths that stand out
- 01A sheltered North Harbour position
- 02An intimate 28-berth scale
- 03Berth and mooring choices
- 04Close access to Manly and the Heads
- 05Potential for an improved waterfront precinct
TO KEEP IN MIND
Plan with the right expectations
Redevelopment proposals may affect facilities and access. Confirm the present operator, berth availability, construction status, vessel limits and all arrival arrangements.
YOUSAIL SOURCE PROFILE
Verified source notes for North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina)
Formerly known as Davis Marina, this North Harbour facility gives owners a calm and convenient base with beaches, cafés and the city’s harbour playground nearby.
This is the factual YouSail directory layer used as the primary reference for the Find Marinas review above.
WHAT YOUSAIL RECORDS
North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) berth dimensions and facilities
- YouSail classificationThe category published on the source profile; confirm what services are operating today.
- Sydney Harbour marina under redevelopment
- Water body
- North Harbour / Sydney Harbour
- YouSail region
- Sydney Harbour / North Harbour / Balgowlah
- Berth typesA source-level summary, not confirmation that a particular berth type is currently available.
- wet berths by enquiry, moorings by enquiry
- Wet berthsA marina-wide figure where supplied; it does not indicate vacancies.
- 28
- Boatyard
- Recorded as present
- 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.
Y O U S A I L / PUBLIC PROFILE
Facilities recorded for North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina)
YouSail’s public profile lists the following items. Some may be rules or arrangements rather than services; ask the operator what applies today.
- wet berth context
- mooring context
- redevelopment plans
- dinghy storage proposal
- waterside kiosk proposal
These are YouSail-sourced notes, not a live availability feed or a Find Marinas endorsement.
Compare recorded marina facilities ↗SERVICES IN DEPTH
Berthing and marina services
Marina berthing supports everyday power and sailing boats in a protected pocket of Sydney Harbour.
- Wet berths: Existing profile records 28 wet berths; reporting describes redevelopment proposals, including added berths, rather than a confirmed current expanded count.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Planning a visit to North Harbour / Sydney Harbour
From North Harbour, Manly, the Heads, Middle Harbour and the city are all natural destinations for a day afloat.
Use current charts, forecasts, warnings and the operator’s latest arrival instructions before navigating.
YOUSAIL MEDIA
North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) gallery
Images are supplied through the YouSail record. Satellite views are orientation aids only and must not be used for navigation.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Questions to ask North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina) before booking
- Is a berth currently available for my vessel’s exact length, beam and loaded draft at North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis Marina)?
- What are the current approach and depth conditions for North Harbour / Sydney Harbour?
- Which of the listed berth arrangements (wet berths by enquiry, moorings by enquiry) is available for my stay?
- What lift or slipway capacity, hardstand terms and contractor rules apply to my vessel?
- Who maintains the mooring, what vessel limits apply, and how is tender access handled?
- What is the full cost, including utilities, deposits and cancellation terms?
PLAN WITH CURRENT INFORMATION
Navigation and arrival checks for North Harbour Marina (formerly Davis 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.