Flying Fish Cove - Docking

Anchoring and Mooring:

Anchoring is not permitted without the express permission of the PM/HM. This is done in order to protect the coral and to stop anchors fouling on the ground tackle for commercial mooring buoys.

Moorings:

The use of mooring buoys is mandatory, unless otherwise authorised by the PM/HM.

For safety reasons, yachts are recommended to time their arrival during daylight hours.  Night arrivals are not advisable.

Generally, there are four to five moorings available, year-round, for yachts. Rafting up on the moorings is allowed during suitable conditions with the prior approval of the PM/HM.

Mooring Fees:

Mooring fees are payable at AUD $10 per night or AUD $50.00 per week (7 days).

Mooring fees must be paid prior to departure! Credit card facilities are not available in the Port office.

Dinghies:

Yacht dinghies used to ply to and from the jetty must observe the 8 knots speed limit and be aware of persons in the water at all times.

Yacht dinghies may tie up to the landward side of the landings and ramp at the head of the jetty. Dinghies are not to be secured to the aluminium stairs and landing on
the eastern side of the jetty.

Facilities:

Located at the western end of the Marine building are the public showers and toilets, open 24 hours each day and provided for the convenience of visiting yachts. All you need is a towel and soap.

No garbage or galley washes to be dumped into the waters anywhere around the Island.

Arrangements for the disposal of waste ashore are to be approved by the Biosecurity officer form the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Last updated: September 2025