Slip Road Maritime Precinct Marina

About Slip Road Maritime Precinct Marina

Slip Road Maritime Precinct is Paynesville's new council marina and working waterfront, set on the protected waters of McMillan Strait opposite Raymond Island. The project brings modern recreational berths together with a commercial ramp, service infrastructure, boardwalk and the marine businesses already established nearby. We think its importance goes beyond adding places for boats: it strengthens Paynesville's role as a year-round Gippsland Lakes hub for owners, trades and visitors.

The marina has two floating jetties with 10, 12 and 14 metre finger berths plus a 28 metre T-head position. Council opened expressions of interest before allocation, with annual fees and an operations-and-maintenance charge published for 2026–27. Prospective occupants should submit the official form and wait for a formal berth offer. Vessel length overall, beam, draft, displacement and insurance must suit the allocated position; an expression of interest is not permission to occupy a berth.

Each recreational berth is planned with shore power and potable water, while security gates support controlled access. The wider precinct includes renewed seawalls, jetties, a longer commercial boat ramp, boardwalks, paths, landscaping and an upgraded amenities block. What stands out to us is the fresh, purpose-built character: this is infrastructure designed around contemporary Gippsland Lakes boating rather than a collection of older facilities adapted over time.

Public updates show the precinct officially opened in September 2026, although Council's facility page still describes final construction and an anticipated September completion. Owners should therefore confirm the live operational status of the assigned jetty, gate credentials, utilities, parking and amenities before arrival. Fuel, pump-out, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, lifting and repairs are not advertised as berth inclusions. Nearby Paynesville operators may provide marine services, but each must be booked independently.

Our take is that Slip Road will appeal most to Gippsland Lakes owners seeking a modern annual berth and to larger vessels suited to the T-head. It should not yet be treated as an open transient marina without direct Council approval. Complete the allocation process, clarify access and service commissioning and monitor local notices. Once those details are settled, the sheltered McMillan Strait setting and immediate connection to Paynesville's marine community make this an exciting new base for regular lake cruising.

Services

Slip Road Maritime Precinct offers council-managed recreational berths across two floating jetties. Published sizes include 10, 12 and 14 metre finger berths and a 28 metre T-head position. Expressions of interest and formal allocation govern access. Submit complete vessel dimensions, draft, displacement and insurance, then wait for a written offer, agreement and assigned position before entering or occupying the marina.

Each berth is planned with shore power and potable water, and security gates support controlled marina access. The broader precinct includes upgraded seawalls, a commercial boat ramp, service jetty, boardwalks, pathways, parking works, landscaping and an upgraded amenities block. Confirm which elements are fully commissioned, the electrical connection, water access, keys, parking and current annual charges with Council.

Fuel, sewage pump-out, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, travel lift, hardstand and repair services are not advertised as standard berth inclusions. Arrange technical requirements with Paynesville providers separately. Council information still contains a mixture of opening announcements and final-stage construction wording, so verify operational status and any temporary restrictions before arrival. Follow current McMillan Strait navigation, ferry and harbour notices.

Ideal for

Gippsland Lakes owners seeking a modern council-managed annual berth in Paynesville, including larger vessels suited to the 28-metre T-head.

What we love

• New purpose-built floating marina infrastructure
• Berth choices from 10 to 28 metres
• Power and potable water planned at each berth
• A commercial ramp and service precinct nearby
• Protected positioning on McMillan Strait

To keep in mind

A formal Council allocation is required; an expression of interest is not a berth booking. Confirm that your jetty, utilities, gates and landside works are fully operational. Fuel, pump-out and boatyard services are not published as inclusions and should be arranged separately.