Featured marina interview
Mantaray Marina
Main Beach, Gold Coast · Queensland
Hugo Littlejohn explains the thinking behind 67 berths, superyacht support, the Mantaray Club and a new waterfront base at The Spit.
Australian marinas · 22 ranking categories
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Featured marina interview
Main Beach, Gold Coast · Queensland
Hugo Littlejohn explains the thinking behind 67 berths, superyacht support, the Mantaray Club and a new waterfront base at The Spit.
Featured marina interview
Hollywell, Gold Coast · Queensland
A long-established Broadwater marina explains how dry stack, wet berths, its working shipyard and an experienced team make boating easier.
Featured marina interview
Hope Island, Gold Coast · Queensland
A sheltered lifestyle marina on the eastern side of Hope Island talks about multihull-friendly berths, resort facilities and its quieter character.
Featured marina interview
Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Marina Manager Brett Smith talks wet berths, dry-stack launches, boatyard services and planning an arrival through Pumicestone Passage.
Find a marina for the way you boat. Explore 22 independent categories, nationally and by state.
Each list has numbered editorial places, source links and reasons. These are recommendations within a researched cohort; there is no combined overall winner.

Berth capability, shore services and support for large yachts.
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Berthing, sailing access and support for sailing boats.
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Beam clearance, suitable berths and multihull handling.
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Practical berthing and access for smaller vessels.
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Arrival arrangements, short stays and visitor access.
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Contract clarity, access and services for a regular home berth.
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Documented permission and practical facilities for living aboard.
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Storage limits, launch arrangements and boat access.
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Vessel handling capacity, hardstand and booking arrangements.
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Available trades, work facilities and contractor access.
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Engine servicing, mechanical trades and support.
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Electrical trades, marine electronics and service access.
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Rigging, sail support and specialist access.
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Permitted owner work, workspace and disposal arrangements.
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Showers, laundry and practical shoreside facilities.
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Documented access features and their limitations.
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Facilities and arrangements useful for families.
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Published pet policies, access and facilities.
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Dining availability, access and opening information.
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Supply access, transport and practical shoreside connections.
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Documented waste, water and environmental practices.
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Published prices and inclusions for a clearly stated stay.
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