Newport Marina

About Newport Marina

Newport Marina is a long-established Moreton Bay base tucked inside Newport's residential waterways on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Its protected setting feels calm and domestic, yet boats can reach the bay for cruising, fishing and island weekends. We think the marina's strongest quality is the sense of an easy home port: friendly staff, practical amenities and local shops close by help owners and visiting crews settle in quickly rather than spend their first hours organising basics.

The marina accommodates up to 186 vessels and advertises deep-water access for powerboats and sailing yachts from 10 to 18 metres. Daily, monthly and annual stays are welcomed, making it suitable for short visits as well as longer arrangements. Availability still depends on the boat's full dimensions and the assigned berth, so provide length overall, beam, draft, displacement, insurance and dates and wait for booking confirmation before entering the Newport waterways.

Every berth is supplied with power and water. Clean showers and toilets, a picnic area with gas barbecue, 24-hour laundry access, dryers and outdoor clotheslines support comfortable stays. Mini storage sheds, gas refills and ice add everyday convenience, while the office operates six days a week. What stands out to us is the thoughtful combination of services: these are not extravagant extras, but they are exactly the facilities owners appreciate when preparing the boat or returning after a wet day on the bay.

Security-gate access, daily dock walks and routine patrols provide reassurance around the marina. A bakery, grocery shop and bottle shop are about 300 metres away, with bus stops nearby and the local railway station a short drive. Fuel, pump-out, lifting, hardstand and full boatyard capability are not listed as on-site facilities, so crews should identify suitable Moreton Bay providers and organise maintenance or refuelling separately before it becomes urgent.

Our take is that Newport Marina works beautifully for local owners, coastal visitors and cruising couples who prefer a peaceful residential base over a busy resort precinct. The protected canals are a comfort, but skippers still need current depth, tide, weather and approach guidance for their vessel. Confirm the berth, utility connections, office arrival time and any liveaboard or pet conditions directly. With those points covered, the marina offers a warm, well-equipped and genuinely restful place to begin or finish a Moreton Bay passage.

Services

Newport Marina provides 186 wet berths for power and sailing vessels from 10 to 18 metres, with daily, monthly and annual stays advertised. Contact the office with full vessel dimensions, draft, displacement, insurance and dates, and wait for a confirmed berth assignment. Ask for current depth and approach guidance, especially if arriving in a deeper-draft yacht or an unfamiliar vessel.

Power and water service every berth. Facilities include clean showers and toilets, a gas-barbecue picnic area, 24-hour laundry with dryers and outdoor lines, mini storage sheds, gas refills and ice. The office opens six days a week. Security gates, daily dock walks and patrols support the protected marina environment; confirm after-hours access and guest procedures during booking.

A bakery, grocery shop and bottle shop are around 300 metres away, while nearby buses and a short taxi or rideshare trip to the train improve landside access. Fuel, sewage pump-out, travel lift, hardstand and major repairs are not advertised on site. Arrange them with appropriate Moreton Bay providers. Confirm any liveaboard or pet permission, parking, contractor access and utility charges before settling in.

Ideal for

Moreton Bay yacht and motorboat owners, visiting cruisers and longer-stay crews seeking protected berthing with comfortable amenities and shops nearby.

What we love

• A substantial 186-berth protected marina
• Power and water at every berth
• Showers and round-the-clock laundry access
• Security gates and daily dock patrols
• Everyday shopping only a short walk away

To keep in mind

Berths suit vessels from 10 to 18 metres and must be confirmed in advance. Fuel, pump-out, haul-out and major repairs are not advertised on site. Ask about approach depths, after-hours access and any liveaboard, pet, parking or contractor conditions before arrival.