Ivory Waterside Marina

About Ivory Waterside Marina

Ivory Waterside Marina brings together secure Tweed River berthing and the social energy of a waterfront tavern in Tweed Heads. Its 32 berths sit directly beside dining, drinks and live entertainment, so an afternoon on the river can finish without organising transport or cooking aboard. We think that easy crossover between boating and hospitality is the marina's defining strength: it works as both a practical base and a lively meeting place for owners, friends and visiting crews.

Berths are offered in 10, 12, 15 and 20-metre sizes, with arrangements promoted for a day, week, month or longer. Secure gates control pontoon access, while toilets, showers and wash facilities support marina users. The operator currently reports that every berth is occupied and invites prospective customers to join a mailing list, so availability should never be assumed. Submit accurate length, beam, draft and stay requirements before building a trip around a berth.

The location opens directly onto the Tweed River, giving small cruisers and local powerboats access to a varied estuary framed by the far north coast. On shore, the venue serves lunch and dinner daily, with extended trading on Friday and Saturday and a calendar of entertainment. What stands out to us is the ability to invite non-boating family or friends into the marina experience: they can meet at the waterfront venue while the owner arrives by boat.

This is a compact hospitality-led marina rather than a full repair or refit destination. The published marina page does not list shore power, potable berth water, fuel, pump-out, lifting, hardstand or mechanical services. Owners should confirm which utilities are attached to the offered berth and arrange technical work elsewhere. The Tweed River entrance is a coastal bar, so offshore arrivals require current official conditions, tide and weather information plus an appropriate bar-crossing plan.

Our take is that Ivory Waterside Marina best suits local powerboats and cruising crews who value secure access, flexible stay lengths and a genuinely enjoyable venue ashore. Its character is sociable rather than secluded, which is exactly the appeal for many owners. Join the availability list early, clarify berth inclusions and check the entertainment schedule if a quiet evening matters. With the practical details confirmed, Ivory offers one of the Tweed's easiest combinations of boating and waterfront fun.

Services

Ivory Waterside Marina has 32 berths in 10, 12, 15 and 20-metre sizes. The operator promotes daily, weekly, monthly and longer arrangements, subject to availability and vessel fit. All berths are currently reported as occupied, with prospective users directed to a mailing list and application form. Provide length overall, beam, draft, vessel type and preferred dates when enquiring.

Marina users have controlled gate access plus toilets, showers and wash facilities. The adjoining Ivory Waterside venue provides food, drinks and scheduled entertainment, with published trading throughout the week. Confirm whether marina amenity access follows venue hours and ask about guest access, parking and any noise or event considerations attached to the berth.

The marina page does not currently advertise fuel, pump-out, shore power, potable water at each berth, boat lifting, hardstand or repairs. Confirm all utilities directly rather than assuming they are included. Arrange fuel and technical work elsewhere on the Tweed when necessary. Offshore arrivals must also account for the Tweed River bar; use current official reports, forecasts and tides, and seek local or Marine Rescue guidance appropriate to the vessel and skipper.

Ideal for

Tweed River powerboat owners and social cruising crews wanting secure berthing with waterfront dining and entertainment immediately ashore.

What we love

• Dining and entertainment beside the pontoons
• Flexible stay lengths when available
• Berth sizes from 10 to 20 metres
• Secure gated marina access
• A sociable Tweed River atmosphere

To keep in mind

The marina currently reports full occupancy, so join the mailing list and wait for confirmed availability before planning a stay. Ask exactly which berth utilities are included and arrange fuel or maintenance separately. Offshore arrivals must independently assess the Tweed River bar using current official conditions.