Cairns : Profile

Clearance

On entering Cairns Shipping Channel, Cairns Harbour Control should be contacted on Channel 16 to give an ETA. Yachts are normally told to go to the Marlin Marina.

Cruisers reported September 2009 that clearance at Marlin Marina was efficient (less than 30 minutes after arrival), quick (everything complete in less than 2 hours) friendly and helpful.

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Tel:+61 (0)7 4030 7800

Customs
AAC Building, Cairns International Airport, QLD 4870
Tel:+61 07 4052 3526/after hours 0419 778 990, VHF Channel 16
CairnsShipping@customs.gov.au
Boarding Station for arrival "A" finger, Cairns Marlin Marna

Quarantine
AAC Ground Floor, Cairns International Airport, Cairns QLD 4870
Tel:+61 (0)7 4030 7800/after hourse 0417 749 256, Fax:+61 (0)7 4035 9578, VHF Channel 16
Boarding Station for arrival "A" finger, Cairns Marlin Marina 2.5m LAT.

NOTE: Cairns may be infested with Asian Green or Black Striped Mussel. Yachts entering other ports after Cairns may be inspected, and have to have their hull and engine cleaned if any such mussels are found.

Docking

The Marlin marina has, in the last few years, been rebuilt and extended and provides excelent facilities. It is part of the new waterfront developement known as Cityport.

The Port also manages 65 pile moorings for vessels up to 18 metres in length on the eastern side of Trinity Inlet. In addition, there are areas designated for anchorages adjacent to these piles, as well as off the eastern end of Admiralty Island.

Bluewater Marina
32 Marina Quay, Trinity Park, Cairns, Australia
Tel:+61 7 4057 5726

Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron
42-48 Tingira Street, Portsmith, Cairns , QLD 4870
Tel:+61 (0)7 4035 2685
shipyard@netspace.net.au , sailing@ccys.com.au
24 berth marina with on-site chandlery. Shipyard with 40 ton lift, hardstand for 75 vessels. Long term storage. Laundry, showers/toilets, club room, restaurant, bar - visitors welcome. The city bus service has a bus stop at their main gate.

Cairns Marlin Marina
1 Spence Street,, Cairns, Qld, Australia 4870, (PO Box 594, Cairns Qld Australia 4870 )
Tel:+61 7 4052 3875/3866, Fax:+61 7 4052 3887, VHF Channel 16
marina@cairnsport.com.au
Situated in the city centre, this marina has all facilities. Full repair services are close by.

Halfmoon Bay Marina
Tel:+61 (07) 4055 7711 MOB 0419 795 072, VHF Channel 16
ykbc@dodo.com
Opening Hours: Daily 8 am - 5 pm (except Christmas Day and Good Friday)
202 berth marina well protected from prevailing south easterly trade winds while breakwaters built to cyclonic standards protect the north and northwest. Dry storage, haulout facilities and boat ramp available for small vessels. Local shopping available or courtesy bus service to Smithfield shopping centre. Cairns 15 minutes away by road

Marlin Marina (Cityport )
1 Spence Street, Cairns , Postal: PO Box 594, Cairns Qld Australia 4870
Tel:+ 61 (0)7 4052 3866 , Fax:+61 (0)7 4052 3887 , VHF Channel 16 “Marlin Marina”
www.cairnsport.com.au , marina@cairnsport.com.au
214 berth marina (protected by Marlin Wharf and Sailfish Quay which doubles as a storm protection barrier). Marlin Marina is a customs entry and departure port. Confirmation of your booking is required 48 hours prior to arrival, at which time the marina will confirm your berth allocation. On arrival report to the Seaport Operations Office at the Reef Fleet Terminal. All facilities, laundry, fuel dock, phone and WiFi.

Port Hinchinbrook Marina and Resort
1 Front Street, Port Hinchinbrook, (between Cairns and Townsville)
Tel:+61 (0)7 4066 2000, VHF Channel 16
resort@porthinbrook.com.au
215 berth marina for boats up to 40m.

Smithy's Slipway
P.O. Box 1047, Gordonvale, Qld, 4865
Tel:07 4056 8151 / 0447 712 351
rogerandjuliasmith@bigpond.com
Situated in Trinity Inlet, Cairns. A family owned and run boatyard with a wide range of repair facilities. Recommended.
Also moorings for rent.

Yacht Clubs

Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron [see above]

Cairns Yacht Club
Tel:+61 (0)7 4031 2750
Cruising sailors are welcome at the Cairns Yacht Club in central Cairns, which gives temporary membership to visitors.

Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
25 Buckley Street, Yorkeys Knob
Tel:+61 (07) 4055 7711
marina@ykbc.com.au
The Club building provides the services for the Half Moon Bay Marina, and has a good restaurant and other facilities.

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