Brisbane : Profile

Location

The entrance to the Brisbane River is along the west coast of Moreton Bay, towards the southern end. The commercial port is obvious near the river mouth; the city of Brisbane lies about 17 miles upstream. The river bar is deep and may be crossed in any weather conditions or tidal state.

Nearby coverage includes: Scarborough , Manly and Gold Coast

Clearance

From October 2008, the yacht clearance boarding station is at Rivergate Marina. This is located just before the first bridge in the Brisbane River.

Yachts must notify Customs a minimum of 48 hours in advance of arrival. This can be done by: sending an email to yachtreport@customs.gov.au ; sending a fax to +61 2 6275 6331; phoning Australian Customs National Communications Centre on telephone number +61 3 9244 8973. Clearance is done by Customs, Immigration and Quarantine. See Australia/Clearance for full details.

With prior notice yachts may be granted permission to anchor in Moreton Bay at Mud Island if arriving after dark or outside working hours. Clearance formalities are performed at Rivergate Marina; yachts must proceed directly to the Customs & Quarantine Berth (indicated by yellow signs).

Last updated December 2008.

AQIS Seaports (Brisbane)
c/o 42-44 Qantas Drive, Eagle Farm. Qld. 4009
Tel:07 3895 9705, Fax:07 3895 9712, VHF Channel 12, 16
seaportsbrisbane@aqis.gov.au
Opening Hours: Office Hours: 0630-1830 Weekdays,After Hours contact: 0400 919 001
For quarantine clearance.

Customs
Terrica Place, 140 Creek St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Tel:+61 (0)7 3835 3412/after hours 07 3835 3416, Fax:+61 (0)7 3835 3497, VHF Channel 16, 12
brissea@customs.gov.au
Opening Hours: 0730-1630 (Mon-Fri)
Boarding Station for arrival is Rivergate Marina.

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard
on the Brisbane River, 17 Rivergatge Place, Maurarrie, Queensland 4172, Australia
Tel:+ 61 (0)7 3907 1600 , Fax:+ 61 (0)7 3907 1666
info@rivergate.com.au
Position 27° 26.418'S, 153° 06.518'E. New 105 berth marina with all facilities and shipyard with 75 & 300 ton travel hoists. Fuel berth.
Now the yacht clearing station.

Docking

The city of Brisbane provides a unique opportunity for visiting yachts to anchor or moor in the heart of a major urban centre. The Brisbane River is navigable by deep-draft vessels all the way to the city. Low bridge clearances there restrict further upstream excursions by sailing yachts.

There are anchorages along the eastern shore of the river opposite Eagle Street Pier or along the western shore south of the pile moorings at the Botanic Gardens. All anchorages and marinas are affected by ferry wakes throughout the day; however commercial traffic ceases overnight.

This is a very popular port and finding a berth can be quite a challenge. It is advisable to plan ahead if possible. Finding available facilties (water, toilets, showers etc.) is also difficult when anchored in the river.

An alternative is to use a marina further from the city, such those at Manly (to the south) or Scarborough or Bribie Island to the north.

Last updated July 2009.

Ariadne Marina
Lvl 23, 345 Queen Stret, Brisbane, WLD 4000, (PO Box 286 Brisbane, QLD 4001)
Tel:+61 (0)7 3220 1111, Fax:+61 (0)7 3220 1211
dmann@ariandne.com.au

Brisbane Port
Tel:+61 7 833 0833, VHF Channel 16

Brisbane Ship Lifts & Boatyard
28 Wyuna Crt, Hemmant, QLD 4174
Tel:+61 (0)7 3893 2176, Fax:+61 (0)7 3893 2144
murraysteel@vikingindustries.com.au
65 ton travelift and repair facilities.

Compass Marinas Australia Pty Ltd
Level 3, 95 North Quay, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Tel:+61 (0)7 3008 4353, Fax:+61 (0)7 3008 4247
steve.zaphir@compassmarinas.com.au

Dockside Marina
Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Tel:07 3891 6677

East Coast marine
570 Royal Esplande, Manly Boat Harbour, Brisbane, Queensland 4179
Tel:+61 (0)7 3393 3811, Fax:+61 (0)7 3393 4252

Heron's Moorings
95 Aquarium Ave, Hemmant
Tel:3260 2900

Newport Waterways Marina
Moreton Bay, Brisbane
Tel:+61 (0)7 3203 5855
newportmarina@bigpond.com

Pacific Harbour Marina
Marina Boulevard, Bribie Island, Queensland
Tel:07 3408 7827 , Fax:07 3408 9224
:michael.bourke@starmarinas.com.au
A new marina with all facilities. Part of a golfing resort. Travel lift, chandlery, some repairs.

Port of Brisbane Corporation
Botanic Gardens Moorings, Brisbane
Tel:+61 (0)3258 4749
Extremely economical, fore & aft pile moorings, as well as showers and a laundry.

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard [see above]

Waterfront Place Marina
Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane
Tel:07 3226 2311

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