Woolwich Marina

About Woolwich Marina

Woolwich Marina is a boutique Sydney Harbour marina at the entrance to the Lane Cove River, just west of the Harbour Bridge near Cockatoo Island. Its mix of berths, swing moorings, three slipways and specialist marine trades creates a particularly useful owner base in the middle of the harbour. We think its strength is the pairing of neighbourhood charm with serious capability: Woolwich feels peaceful ashore, yet central Sydney cruising and a working maintenance team are immediately available.

The operator describes the site as a 46 berth-and-mooring development and currently advertises 12 regularly maintained swing moorings. The governed profile notes recent reporting of 36 berths and ten moorings, so the precise current split should be confirmed rather than presented as settled. Casual, seasonal and annual arrangements are available. Send complete length, beam, draft, displacement, insurance and dates, and ask whether the allocation is a wet berth or swing mooring.

Every berth has power and water. Toilets and hot showers, courtesy trolleys, unrestricted 24-hour parking and 24-hour security support owners and visiting crews. The marina is pet friendly under its current rules, and nearby Woolwich restaurants and the Woolwich Pier Hotel add easy options ashore. What stands out to us is how comfortably a crew can combine routine boat care with an enjoyable harbour-side visit.

The three slipways accommodate vessels up to 40 tonnes and support hull cleaning, antifouling, detailing, out-of-water repairs, hull and deck work, shipwright services and modifications. The broader marina offering includes rigging, sailmaking, sail repair and marine electrical capability. Confirm the relevant slipway geometry, haul-out timing and contractor scope before booking. Fuel, pump-out, laundry, Wi-Fi and chandlery are not verified as marina inclusions, so plan those needs elsewhere.

Our take is that Woolwich Marina suits Sydney yacht and motorboat owners, visiting cruisers and vessels needing skilled maintenance without leaving the central harbour. The Lane Cove River entrance and surrounding water carry ferries, commercial traffic, moored vessels and recreational boats, so approach slowly and minimise wash. Secure the exact berth or mooring and arrival instructions before travelling, bring appropriate lines and fenders, and use current Sydney Harbour notices and traffic information for the trip.

Services

Woolwich Marina offers casual, seasonal and annual wet berths and swing moorings. The operator describes 46 berths and moorings combined and advertises 12 swing moorings, while newer governed reporting gives a different split; confirm current inventory and the exact allocation. Provide vessel dimensions, draft, displacement, insurance and dates, and establish whether tender access is needed for a mooring.

Wet berths include power and water. Toilets, hot showers, courtesy trolleys, unrestricted 24-hour parking and 24-hour security are advertised, and the marina is pet friendly under current conditions. Fuel, pump-out, laundry, Wi-Fi and chandlery are not verified inclusions, so ask the marina team directly before relying on them during your stay.

Three slipways handle vessels up to 40 tonnes. Services include hull cleaning, antifouling, detailing, out-of-water repairs, shipwright work and modifications, with rigging, sailmaking, sail repair and marine electrical capability also available. Confirm slipway geometry, schedule, work scope and contractor terms. On approach, keep wash low and account for ferries, commercial movements, moored boats and recreational traffic near Woolwich and Cockatoo Island.

Ideal for

Sydney yacht and motorboat owners, visiting cruisers and maintenance customers wanting central-harbour berthing, moorings and capable marine trades in Woolwich.

What we love

• A boutique position close to central Sydney Harbour
• Casual, seasonal and annual berthing options
• Power, water, showers and secure parking
• Three slipways with 40-tonne capability
• Shipwright, rigging, sail and electrical expertise

To keep in mind

Published berth and mooring counts differ, so confirm the current inventory and exact allocation. Verify unlisted services, slipway fit and tender arrangements, and approach at low wash through a busy part of Sydney Harbour.