Cabbage Tree Creek Marina

About Cabbage Tree Creek Marina

Cabbage Tree Creek Marina is a compact, locally focused boating base at Deagon on Brisbane’s northern bayside. Set inside the sheltered state boat harbour, it places owners and charter guests within a short run of Moreton Bay while keeping trains, shops and the character of Sandgate close ashore. We think its charm comes from that balance: this is not a glossy resort complex, but a practical creek marina connected to a longstanding marine community.

The governed YouSail profile records wet and dry storage, marine workspace and boatyard capability, with water available around the marina precinct. No current public berth count or vessel-size schedule is asserted, so prospective occupants should discuss length, beam, draft and intended use directly. Nearby slipway and workshop activity strengthens the creek’s usefulness for maintenance, and the surrounding Sandgate–Shorncliffe area offers additional marine services when a job extends beyond the marina itself.

Cabbage Tree Creek is also the departure point for Moreton Bay Holidays Afloat. The operator promotes bareboat and skippered catamaran holidays, powerboat experiences, pontoon day boats and kayaks, opening Moreton Bay to visitors who do not keep a vessel here. The marina is about 15 kilometres from central Brisbane and within walking distance of rail and local stores, which makes crew changes and pre-charter provisioning unusually straightforward for a suburban base.

The waterway leads between Sandgate and Shorncliffe into the western side of Moreton Bay. From there, itineraries can reach Bribie Island, Moreton Island, Tangalooma and southern bay channels, subject to vessel limits and charter boundaries. Creek depth, tide and channel position deserve attention, particularly for deeper-draft craft. What stands out to us is the feeling of leaving Brisbane’s suburbs and quickly entering a broad island cruising ground.

Our take is that Cabbage Tree Creek Marina best suits smaller local vessels, hands-on owners and charter guests who value access over luxury styling. Its intimate scale creates a friendly, unhurried atmosphere, while the nearby marine trades and transport links solve many practical problems. Confirm berth or storage availability, current depths and every required service before arrival; with those details settled, it is a distinctive Brisbane gateway to Moreton Bay.

Services

The YouSail record identifies wet storage, dry storage, marine workspace and local boatyard support at Cabbage Tree Creek Marina. Public information does not establish a current berth count, standard vessel limits or a complete amenity schedule. Owners should provide length, beam, draft and storage needs when enquiring, then confirm power, water, access hours, parking, security and any liveaboard restrictions in writing.

The creek precinct includes established repair and slipway capability, with further mechanical, chandlery and specialist services available around Sandgate and Shorncliffe. Scope, lift or slip limits, contractor access and environmental charges should be agreed before maintenance begins. For any deeper-draft boat, ask the marina for current local guidance and independently check tide, channel information and official navigation advice before committing to the approach.

Moreton Bay Holidays Afloat operates from the marina with bareboat and skippered catamarans, a power catamaran, pontoon day boats and kayaks. Hire qualifications, security deposits, navigation boundaries, maximum guests and return times vary by vessel. Weekend marina visits require an appointment with the operator. Charter crews should treat the handover, weather briefing and local navigation limits as essential, and provision before departure rather than assuming a full retail marina complex onsite.

Ideal for

Brisbane bayside owners of smaller cruising or recreational boats, practical sailors seeking creek-based storage and marine trades, and families or groups starting a Moreton Bay charter close to rail and city connections.

What we love

• A sheltered creek base only a short passage from Moreton Bay.
• Wet and dry storage with marine-workspace capability nearby.
• Bareboat, skippered and day-boat experiences departing onsite.
• Walkable rail and local stores for easier crew changes.
• Sandgate and Shorncliffe waterfront character close ashore.

To keep in mind

Public berth numbers and vessel limits are not currently verified, so enquire with complete dimensions. Creek depths and the marked approach should be checked against tide and current local advice. Weekend visits and charter arrangements require advance coordination rather than an unannounced arrival.