Explore: Cairns
General Info
Located in the north of Queensland, Cairns is a popular destination for visitors to the Great Barrier Reef. It is also a major port for the export of sugar cane.
Position 16°55′11″S, 145°46′56″E.
Clearance
For full details of Clearance into Australia, see the Noonsite Australia Formalities page.
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 that clearance at Marlin Marina was efficient (less than 30 minutes after arrival), quick (everything complete in less than 2 hours) friendly and helpful.
Last updated: December 2013
Docking
The Marlin marina has, in the last few years, been rebuilt and extended and provides excellent facilities. It is part of the new waterfront development known as City port.
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.
For information on buying duty-free fuel, see comment at bottom of the page.
Last updated: July 2018
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron
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Bluewater Marina – Cairns
Address: 32 Marina Quay, Trinity Park, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4879
Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron
Address: 42-48 Tingira Street, Portsmith, Cairns, Queensland, 4870
24 berth marina with all facilities, laundry, club room, bar, and restaurant. Working shipyard with 40-ton lift, hardstand for 75 vessels. Chandlery close by. Long... Read More
Cairns Marlin Marina (Cityport)
Address: 1 Spence Street, Postal: PO Box 594, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
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Coconut Shipyard
Address: Lot 102 Leeyan Road, East Trinity, P.O. Box 1047, Gordonvale, Queensland, 4871
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Halfmoon Bay Marina
Address: 25/29 Buckley Street, Yorkeys Knob, Queensland, 4878
202 berth marina well protected from prevailing southeasterly trade winds while breakwaters built to cyclonic standards protect the north and northwest.
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Ports North
Address: Cnr Grafton & Hartley Streets (PO Box 594), Cairns, Queensland, 4870
Provides pile and swing moorings in Trinity Inlet.... Read More
Yacht Clubs
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Cairns Yacht Club
Address: 4 Wharf Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 4870
Cruising sailors are welcome at the Cairns Yacht Club in central Cairns, which gives temporary membership to visitors.... Read More
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
Address: 25 Buckley Street, Yorkeys Knob, Queensland, Australia, 4878
The Club building provides the services for the Half Moon Bay Marina and has a good restaurant and other facilities.... Read More
