#1
Stuart Park, NT · National ranking
Tipperary Waters Marina
Explicitly welcomes living aboard for a season or longer, with nearby everyday supplies.
- Liveaboard by approval
- Laundry
- Showers
Marina rankings for living aboard
Documented permission and practical facilities for living aboard.
Sourced editorial ranking · Australia
4 ranked marinas
4 marinas in this researched national cohort · Sources checked 2026-09-28
How this list is ranked
Prioritise explicit permission for extended living aboard, then practical support. Temporary boatyard stays are listed lower and labelled.
Permission is specific to the operator, berth and duration. Obtain written approval; boatyard accommodation is not permanent residential permission.
Review due 2026-10-22. This is a researched selection, not a complete survey of every marina.
- #2
Gladstone, QLD · National ranking
Gladstone Marina
Publishes a dedicated live-on-board booking and charging process; obtain approval for your stay.
- Overnight stays
- Laundry
- Showers
- #3
Coomera, QLD · National ranking
The Boat Works
A dedicated cruisers’ hardstand permits staying aboard during works; not a permanent residential berth.
- Laundry
- Showers
- #4
Kettering, TAS · National ranking
Oyster Cove Marina
Owners may stay aboard while in the boatyard; this does not establish residential marina permission.
- Laundry
- Showers
Places reflect editorial judgement among this researched cohort, not a complete survey or an inspection. Equal editorial priorities share a place. We show up to 10 places, including ties. How the ordering works · Suggest a marina or correct a source
