MARINA PROFILE / QLD

Runaway Bay Marina in Hollywell (Runaway Bay)

Hollywell (Runaway Bay), QLD · Gold Coast Broadwater

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DECISION SNAPSHOT

Could Runaway Bay Marina fit your plans?

92% recorded detail coverage
BEST SUITED TOGold Coast owners wanting wet or dry storage with maintenance and hospitality nearby
RECORDED VESSEL FITUp to 30 m maximum length
ACCESS OR BERTH TYPEwet berths, dry storage
AVAILABILITYDirect confirmation required

Directory records are not live berth inventory.

YOUSAIL RECORD AT A GLANCE

CLASSIFICATIONfull-service marinaWATERWAYGold Coast BroadwaterBERTH TYPESwet berths, dry storage

Recorded facility signals: Fuel · Hardstand or haul-out · Boat storage

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

FIND MARINAS REVIEW

Why consider Runaway Bay Marina?

Runaway Bay Marina is a large full-service Gold Coast marina and boatyard in Hollywell (Runaway Bay), QLD. Runaway Bay Marina provides 195 wet berths for vessels recorded up to 30 metres, extensive dry storage and an integrated service yard on the northern Gold Coast. 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 195 wet berths, a recorded maximum vessel length of 30 m, Gold Coast Broadwater, wet berths, dry storage for around 280 boats, fuel, 35-tonne travel lift. These details make Runaway Bay Marina especially relevant to Gold Coast owners wanting wet or dry storage with maintenance and hospitality nearby. The principal attractions are wet berths, dry storage, fuel, 35-tonne lifting, shipyard services, amenities, laundry and dining. 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. Runaway Bay Marina connects crews with Gold Coast Broadwater, while Hollywell (Runaway Bay) 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 large full-service Gold Coast marina and boatyard 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 large full-service Gold Coast marina and boatyard, Gold 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 wet-berth or dry-storage availability, vessel fit, lift booking and fuel hours. Plan the local approach around current charts, bridge clearances and waterways advice. 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, Runaway Bay Marina is a positive and distinctive option for boaters whose priorities match its evidenced strengths.

LOCATION & WATERWAY

Runaway Bay Marina location and waterway

Runaway Bay Marina is listed by YouSail in Hollywell (Runaway Bay), QLD, in the Gold Coast region, on Gold Coast Broadwater. 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 Gold Coast marina guide for local waterway context, or compare all marinas in Queensland. Ask the operator for berth-specific dimensions and arrival advice.

SERVICES

What the marina offers

Services at Runaway Bay Marina reflect its role as a large full-service Gold Coast marina and boatyard. The YouSail record highlights wet berths, dry storage for around 280 boats, fuel, 35-tonne travel lift, shipyard, restaurants, laundromat, Broadwater access. 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 Runaway Bay 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 Hollywell (Runaway Bay).

IDEAL FOR

Who will get the most from this marina?

Ideal for Gold Coast owners wanting wet or dry storage with maintenance and hospitality nearby. The best fit is a skipper who values large full-service Gold Coast marina and boatyard and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly.

WHAT WE LOVE

Five strengths that stand out

  1. 01One hundred and ninety-five wet berths
  2. 02Extensive dry-boat storage
  3. 03Fuel and a 35-tonne travel lift
  4. 04Integrated shipyard support
  5. 05Dining within the marina precinct

TO KEEP IN MIND

Plan with the right expectations

Confirm wet-berth or dry-storage availability, vessel fit, lift booking and fuel hours. Plan the local approach around current charts, bridge clearances and waterways advice.

YOUSAIL SOURCE PROFILE

Verified source notes for Runaway Bay Marina

Runaway Bay Marina is a trusted home for boat owners and visiting crews in the northern Gold Coast waterways. Its protected setting and practical marina precinct create an easy launch point for a day on the Broadwater or a longer coastal adventure.

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

WHAT YOUSAIL RECORDS

Runaway Bay Marina berth dimensions and facilities

YouSail classificationThe category published on the source profile; confirm what services are operating today.
full-service marina
Water body
Gold Coast Broadwater
YouSail region
Gold Coast
Berth typesA source-level summary, not confirmation that a particular berth type is currently available.
wet berths, dry storage
Wet berthsA marina-wide figure where supplied; it does not indicate vacancies.
195
Maximum vessel lengthA marina-wide limit where supplied, not the dimensions of an available berth.
30 m
Boatyard
Recorded as present
Travel lift
35 t
Fuel
Available during business hours
Laundry
Recorded as available
Dry stack
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.

Y O U S A I L / PUBLIC PROFILE

Facilities recorded for Runaway Bay 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 berths
  • dry storage for around 280 boats
  • fuel
  • 35-tonne travel lift
  • shipyard
  • restaurants
  • laundromat
  • Broadwater access

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

The marina brings together berthing, marine services and shore-side convenience in a location made for regular boating. It is a straightforward, capable base where vessel care and time on the water sit comfortably together.

  • Dry storage: 280

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Planning a visit to Gold Coast Broadwater

With the Broadwater, nearby islands and Gold Coast waterfront dining within easy reach, Runaway Bay Marina makes every outing feel accessible and inviting.

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

YOUSAIL MEDIA

Runaway Bay Marina gallery

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

Questions to ask Runaway Bay Marina before booking

  1. Is a berth currently available for my vessel’s exact length, beam and loaded draft at Runaway Bay Marina?
  2. What are the current approach and depth conditions for Gold Coast Broadwater?
  3. Which of the listed berth arrangements (wet berths, dry storage) is available for my stay?
  4. Which fuel grades are available, when is the fuel berth open, and can my vessel access it?
  5. What lift or slipway capacity, hardstand terms and contractor rules apply to my vessel?
  6. What is the full cost, including utilities, deposits and cancellation terms?

PLAN WITH CURRENT INFORMATION

Navigation and arrival checks for Runaway Bay 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.