Southern Queensland SUPERYACHT GUIDE

Southern Queensland SUPERYACHT GUIDE

Cruise the undiscovered coast

Maps legend

MARINE FACILITIES

haul - out ( lift / slip )

marina & berthing

refit & repairs

parts & equipment

agents & services

superyacht services

port clearance

superyacht provisioning

fuel supply

shore power

tender access

anchorage

TRANSPORT

AIR

international domestic regional

ga

helipad helicopters seaplanes

LAND

rental cars taxis private cars train

light rail

motorway

toll road highway major road

high - speed / citycat

SEA

passenger ferry

vehicular ferry

ATTRACTIONS

resorts & accommodation

restaurants & cafés

cocktail bar

shopping

casino

arena theme park

museum art gallery theatre music event racetrack winery

markets wellness gardens sanctuary aquarium

SCENERY

outlook walking trail waterfall picnic area wildlife architecture

state forest

national park

MARINE HERITAGE

whales

dolphins turtles dugongs sea life

wreck above water

wreck underwater

ACTIVITIES

ballooning hang - gliding parachuting heli flights

AIR

4 wd / offroad

horse / trail rides

LAND

golf

tour operators

camping

rock climbing

cycling

SEA

surfing swimming diving snorkelling kayaking windsurfing jet skis

fishing game fishing

GENERAL

key information

important contacts

relevant hyperlink

safe swimming

no swimming

Note: selected features only may be displayed on maps in this guide. Maps are for illustrative purposes and should not be used for naviation; bathymetry and topography are indicative only and scales approximate.

Contents

Cruise the undiscovered coast of Southern Queensland

Introduction

FROM

TO BRISBANE NM DAYS*

THAILAND

Phuket

4,382 15

SINGAPORE

Singapore 3,842 13

INDONESIA

Benoa

2,939 10

TAHITI

Papeete

3,259 11

FIJI

Denaru

1,505

5

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland

1,358 4.5

VANUATU

Port Vila

1,200

4

NEWCALEDONIA

Noumea

825

3

*Passage intervals based on 12kn cruising speed; source: https://sea-distances.org

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Introduction

Why Southern Queensland? • Southern Queensland offers all year round cruising grounds with uninterrupted opportunities to explore and experience the natural landscapes of the region.

• Lady Musgrave Island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef permits access inside the island’s reef, allowing superyachts to anchor in their own personal paradise within an 1,100 hectare playground. • Southern Queensland is home to Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCOWorld Heritage site, providing more diverse attractions on one island than some countries as it contains the most unique collection of forests in the world.

• Cruise Moreton Bay for untouched wide open beaches, safe and sheltered anchorages, diving on wrecks and to hand- feed dolphins at Tangalooma on Moreton Island. • Fraser Island is the whale-watching capital Visitors can watch them play and teach their calves survival lessons for their long trip home. • World-class superyacht refit and repair yards in Brisbane and the Gold Coast have years of experience and easy access to service superyachts through their extensive facilities and range of onsite marine service experts. • Southern Queensland is full of superyacht friendly marinas and the on-the-ground vessel agents are available to supply every yacht’s needs. of Australia as it is here the whales pause their migration south to rest.

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Q U E E N S L A N D

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Moreton Bay

Dalby

Moreton Island

Brisbane

Toowoomba

North Stradbroke Island

Spicers Hidden Vale

Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise

Spicers Retreat

Cooloongatta

Warwick

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N EW S O U T H WA L E S

WELCOME TO SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND

Southern Queensland is an undiscovered region on the Queensland coast with an abundant range of attractions for visitors to revel in, both onshore and on the water. Its sub-tropical climate makes it an appealing destination to visit all year round. The Southern Queensland Superyacht Guide provides key information for superyachts planning on visiting the region. Defined here as the coast and hinterlands from Gladstone in the Southern Great Barrier Reef to Coolangatta on the Gold Coast near the New South Wales border, these six different regions each offer their

Arriving in Queensland

own distinctive attractions and diverse ranges of activities to enjoy. Southern Queensland is ready to receive visiting superyachts and can deliver some truly unique experiences when cruising this undiscovered coast.

Welcome to Southern Queensland!

Southern Great Barrier Reef Arrive at Gladstone in the north as the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s almost untouched islands, then cruise south through the Discovery Coast towns of 1770 and Agnes Water, with the northernmost surf beaches on Australia’s east coast. Or choose Bundaberg, home of the iconic rum distillery as well as the famous Mon Repos turtle encounters, and with easy access to the ex-HMAS Tobruk dive wreck – there is little this region does not offer. F raser Coast A short distance further south is Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast. Fraser Island, the World Heritage wonder and largest sand island on the planet, is one of the most remarkable wilderness islands on earth with freshwater lakes and rainforests thousands of years old. Also famous for its intimate whale-watching encounters and the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park, this entire coast delivers memorable experiences like no other. Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast centres of Noosa and Mooloolaba both have adventurous hinterlands to explore. Famous Noosa Main Beach is accompanied by high-end boutiques and award-winning restaurants all within easy reach. Mooloolaba offers access to the nearby attractions of the ex-HMAS Brisbane dive wreck and ashore to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo and the Glass House Mountains for waterfalls, wide landscape views and rainforest trails. Moreton Bay On the doorstep of the Queensland capital is Moreton Bay and Moreton Island, with quiet idyllic anchorages for some down time on the deserted beaches. North Stradbroke Island, second in size only to Fraser Island, offers yet more swimming, snorkelling and surfing, as well as a rich Indigenous heritage to explore. Among the Bay’s hundreds of islands, its sparkling waters are home to often-seen dugongs, turtles and dolphins.

Brisbane Upriver to Brisbane, the cosmopolitan state capital with

sunny riverside marinas and attractions that offer stunning views of the city. Visitors to Brisbane can explore quirky laneways and tucked-away rooftop bars ready with chilled sunset cocktails, and savour South Bank for world-class art exhibitions featuring both Indigenous and international contemporary works,

plus live theatre and concerts. Just an hour’s drive from Brisbane is the Scenic Rim hinterland where visitors can enjoy native walking trails, cellar door visits or a retreat experience at a luxury lodge. Brisbane also has some of the most experienced refit and repair yards inthe Asia-Pacific region, accompanied by a range of the most highly- regarded marine service professionals, so it is definitely worth staying longer and enjoying the city. Gold Coast This region needs little introduction, with world- renown beaches such as Main Beach, Burleigh Heads and Surfers Paradise, its host of theme parks, skyscraper hotels, shopping outlets, local markets and other holiday attractions. The Gold Coast hinterland also offers adventurous day visits exploring local national parks. The Gold Coast Marine Precinct at Coomera is a captain’s dream with two of the largest and top-managed refit and repair yards in the Asia-Pacific region and a list of superyacht specialist services between them that other superyacht centres around the world can only envy. Superyachts can elect to arrive in Australia at either appointed or non-appointed ports of entry. Refer to the Superyacht Australia website for specific entry details. superyacht-australia.com/entering-australia

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LOCATION / TOPIC

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There are four appointed Ports of Entry for immigration and biosecurity clearance procedures. abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-and-leaving-by-sea/ports-of-entry

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GLADSTONE Boarding Station Gladstone Marina: International berths G28 and H20 Port drafts Approx. 4 metres (considered a deepwater port) P +61 (0)7 4976 1398 E OsmondD@gpcl.com.au W gpcl.com.au/marina Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) P +61 (0)7 4976 3600 (Office and after-hours) F +61 (0)7 4976 3649 E gladstonedo@homeaffairs.gov.au Department of Agriculture P +61 (0)7 4976 6600 (Office hours) P +61 (0)7 4792 0461 (After hours) F +61 (0)7 4972 0119 BRISBANE Boarding Station Rivergate Marina and Shipyard Port drafts Brisbane River: 9.1m; Rivergate Marina: 9m max.

BUNDABER0G Boarding Station Bundaberg Port Marina Port drafts 3 metres P +61 (0)7 4159 5066 E

info@bundabergportmarina.com.au bundabergportmarina.com.au

W

Department of Home Affairs (Immigration)

P +61 (0)7 4331 7200 (Office and after-hours) E bundaberg@abf.gov.au

Department of Agriculture

P 1800 900 090 (Office hours) F +61 (0)7 4153 1457

GOLD COAST – SOUTHPORT

Boarding Station Southport Yacht Club Marina

Port drafts Contact Marina (or Brisbane Harbour Master) for the most current details P +61 (0)7 5591 8577 F +61 (0)7 5591 3526 VHF CH 74 (Monday–Saturday 0800-1600; Sunday 0800-1400 E marina@southportyachtclub.com.au W southportyachtclub.com.au For Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) and Department of Agriculture (Seaports) contact details, refer to Brisbane office (left).

+61 (0)7 3907 1600 (Office) +61 (0)421 585 027 (Dock Master)

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VHF CH 16 E

info@rivergate.com.au

W rivergate.com.au Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) A Brisbane Airport

+61 (0)7 3895 6910 (Office hours) +61 (0)7 3895 6906 (After hours)

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F +61 (0)7 3895 6977 E

Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast

brissea@homeaffairs.gov.au

Department of Agriculture (Seaports)

A Eagle Farm, Brisbane

+61 (0)7 3246 8755 (Office hours) +61 (0)400 919 001 (After hours)

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F +61 (0)7 3895 9712 W agriculture.gov.au

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“Explore the stunning anchorage at Lady Musgrave Island. Dive with the over-friendly fish population at Lady Elliot. Anchor behind Fraser Island in Hervey Bay where the humpback whales stop to rest. Go fishing for marlin while enjoying the incredible array of sandy beaches before heading further south to the cosmopolitan city of Brisbane set on the river. Just a short steam away is the Gold Coast with its incredible beaches and inland waterways. Truly a region not to be missed …”

• Martin Debanks, Captain, Spirit Luxury Charters

Lady Musgrave Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef

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WEATHER AND TIDES Southern Queensland coastal areas have a sub-tropical climate making this exciting region an all year-round cruising destination for visiting superyachts. Located below the cyclone belt, the Southern Queensland coast enjoys bright sunny warm days and balmy evenings with only small variations between the summer and winter months and definitely not the seasonal extremes felt in the northern hemisphere! Temperatures Summer Average 29C in the day with lows of 21C overnight. Winter Summer: December to February Hottest months of the year with some humidity and higher rainfall and thunderstorms at times. Autumn: March to May Remaining warm with cooler evenings with less humidity and rain Winter: June to August Generally dry and mild, low humidity, cooler at night Spring: September to November Warm sunny days with some cool sea breezes Prevailing winds The Southern Queensland coastal waters can experience tidal variances over four or more metres in places. For example, Gladstone can have a HAT of 4.83m. Consult the Maritime Safety Queensland website for all information including the Queensland Tide Tables and local information on tidal planes and king tides . msq.qld.gov.au/Tides Summer: Northeasterlies Winter: Southeasterlies Tides Average 22C during the day with lows of 14C overnight. Water temperatures Average range from 25C in the summer to 19C in the winter. Seasons

PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS All vessels of 50m or more proceeding within a Queensland compulsory pilotage area must either carry a licensed marine pilot or be under the command of a master who holds a Pilotage Exemption Certificate for the area. Compulsory pilotage areas in Southern Queensland are the ports of Gladstone, Bundaberg, Brisbane and Southport (special conditions apply). msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Compulsory-pilotage- areas Pilotage areas also exist for the Maryborough / Hervey Bay area and Noosa. Local area chartlets are also available for reference. Refer to the Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) website for more details or contact the local Harbour Master directly to discuss specifics or exemptions from pilotage requirements. msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Pilotage-areas

MARINE RESCUE ORGANISATIONS

There are two marine rescue organisations in Queensland, and both are manned by trusted teams of experienced volunteers. They each cover different locations up and down the coast. They are Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Queensland and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard . marinerescueqld.org.au EMERGENCY CONTACTS For all emergencies in Australia where a life is in danger: call Triple-Zero (000) for police, fire or ambulance. For non-life-threatening emergencies at sea, call Volunteer Marine Rescue Queensland on 18 000 RESCUE (18 000 737 283). VMR Queensland also offers a log-in/ log-off service for cruising vessels. marinerescueqld.org.au coastguard.com.au/locations/queensland

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msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Pilotage

msq.qld.gov.au/About-us/How-to-contact-us/ Regions

PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is Australia’s national regulatory body promoting the safety and protection of the Australian marine environment and combat ship-sourced pollution. AMSA also provides the infrastructure for safety of navigation in Australian waters and maintains a national search and rescue service for the maritime and aviation sectors.

Whale migration advice The Southeast Queensland coast is well known for its annual whale migration season, from June to November, as the humpback whales migrate north to warmer waters to calve and then return to the Antarctic later in the year. Whales can be present and sighted up and down the Queensland coast during this time. Whale Migration Advice on observed distances and reporting of any incidents is located under the Notice to Mariners / Southeast Queensland Outside Pilotage Areas . publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/south-east- queensland-outside-pilotage-areas-notices-to- mariners

Australia implements a range of standards and regulations to protect the marine environment from pollution. These regulations ensure Australia meets its international obligations. Visiting vessels to Australia must ensure they comply with these regulations and report marine pollution incidents. For more details or to report an incident, please visit the Australian Maritime Safety Authority website. For additional information specifically on Queensland marine pollution policies , please visit the Maritime Safety Queensland

marine pollution section. amsa.gov.au/marine-environment

msq.qld.gov.au/Marine-pollution

msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/Tide-Tables

msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/King-tides

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KEY INFORMATION

MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND (MSQ)

Notices to Mariners For updates on navigational charts, refer to the MSQ website for the latest Notices to Mariners providing information on current activities in the listed areas e.g. pile driving operations or maintenance on navigational lights. Other Notices to Mariners will cover maritime events such as firework displays and the whale migration season. qld.gov.au/transport/boating/notices/about Southern Queensland waterways The MSQ Waterways webpage contains information on boating facilities, dredging operations and local waterways information – such as restrictions on jet ski usage at certain beaches on public holidays. Check on any activities or restrictions for the locations you plan to visit. Local waterways Information and a listing of Aquatic Events being staged in local areas are also available. msq.qld.gov.au/Waterways GENERAL INFORMATION Summertime / Daylight Saving Queensland does not have daylight saving . Clocks remain on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) for all seasons. Other states such as NSW have daylight saving from October through to April, known as Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Dates for the clock changes vary each year. info.australia.gov.au/about-australia/facts-and- figures/time-zones-and-daylight-saving Public holidays National public holidays observed in Australia are Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Friday and Monday. Australia Day is a set date of 26 January as is ANZAC Day on 25 April. All other public holidays and school holidays can vary between Queensland and other states. info.australia.gov.au/about-australia/special- dates-and-events/public-holidays msq.qld.gov.au/Waterways/Aquatic-events

Marine safety MSQ provides detailed information on general safety obligations while operating a vessel in Queensland waters covering drug and alcohol rules, lifejackets, operating personal watercraft and water skiing to firefighting equipment and collision regulations. Please ensure this information has been read thoroughly before departing for your destination. msq.qld.gov.au/Safety Marine radios For information on marine radio usage and the coastal distress marine radio network, refer to the MSQ Marine Radio webpage . msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Marine-radios Lifejackets There is a requirement in Queensland for the wearing of lifejackets for specific vessel lengths by age group and in specific circumstances. msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Life-jackets

MSQ is a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads within the Customer Services, Safety and Regulation Division. Its role is to protect Queensland’s waterways and the people who use them, providing safer, cleaner seas. The teams at MSQ are available to assist with queries from visiting superyachts and the unit’s actively updated website contains a wealth of information. Local MSQ office contact details are available online. msq.qld.gov.au/About-us/How-to-contact-us/ Regions Boating maps MSQ provides a detailed selection of Beacon to Beacon maps guides for navigational purposes on selected waterways in Southeast Queensland. msq.qld.gov.au/Boating-maps QUICK LINKS Selected government departments and marine entities: Immigration: Australian Border Force / Department of Home Affairs abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/ entering-and-leaving-by-sea Biosecurity: Department of Agriculture agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/avm/vessels Maritime Safety Queensland msq.qld.gov.au Australian Maritime Safety Authority amsa.gov.au Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority gbrmpa.gov.au Volunteer Marine Rescue Queensland marinerescueqld.org.au Australian Volunteer Coast Guard coastguard.com.au/locations/queensland Bureau of Meteorology bom.gov.au Willy Weather willyweather.com.au Tide forecasts tide-forecast.com

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Swimming at beaches Australian Surf Life Saving is active in all states providing patrolled areas between red and yellow flags on most popular beaches. Always swim at patrolled beaches between the flags and learn more about beach safety . lifesaving.com.au/beaches beachsafe.org.au

qld.gov.au/recreation/travel/holidays/public

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Capr i c o rn Gr oup

North West Island Reef

REGION

Coral Sea

Heron Island

One Tree Island Reef

Mast Head Reef

Curtis Island

Fitzroy Reef

Bunk e r Gr oup

Gladstone

GLT

Lady Musgrave Island

Southern

Tannum Sands

Great Barrier Reef

Bustard Head

Lake Awoonga

Lady Elliot Island

1770

Agnes Water

Eurimbula NP

Southern Great Barrier Reef Deepwater NP

Moore Park Beach

southerngreatbarrierreef.com.au

Burnett Heads

Bundaberg Port Marina

Lake Monduran

Mon Repos Bargara

Bundaberg

BDB

ex-HMAS Tobruk

BRUCE HWY

Elliott Heads

Bania NP

Burnett

River

Burrum Coast NP

Burrum Heads

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GLADSTONE REGION

The Southern Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-kept secrets on the Queensland coast, offering visitors a true discovery experience of this relatively untouched part of the Great Barrier Reef. The region boasts some beautiful natural wonders, including Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island and Lady Elliot Island, all only a short distance from the cities of Gladstone and Bundaberg. Gladstone is home to Queensland’s largest multi-commodity shipping port and an active fishing fleet, both servicing the local region and adding to the fame of being the state’s engine room. South of Gladstone, the relaxed seaside towns of 1770 and Agnes Water are linked by a picturesque coastline. Bundaberg too offers easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef islands and is also close to the top end of Fraser Island where the humpback whales stop en route south to rest with their newborn calves. Greater Gladstone region

Southern Great Barrier Reef

Gladstone city is surrounded by two rivers, and in between them in the heart of the city lies a natural, deepwater harbour where the Gladstone Ports Corporation and Gladstone Marina are based. The city along with the port and marina are protected by two outlying islands – Curtis Island and Facing Island. Each year in April the harbour plays host to the annual Brisbane-to-Gladstone Yacht Race , marked by the Gladstone Harbour Festival . The marina area has been developed with stunning parklands close by including Spinnaker Park and Palm Point on either side of the marina entrance. They both offer excellent walking trails, cafés plus a swimming beach and great views across the inlet. An easy walk across the waterway is the Gladstone Yacht Club , known for its Sundowners in the Beer Garden right on the waterfront. Further along is the East Shores Precinct , a recreational destination running between the waterfront and Flinders Parade offering relaxed activities for families, an outdoor cinema and other attractions. gladstoneregion.info

The Tondoon Botanic Gardens stand out for being one of the few in Australia with all-native plant species.

gladstoneregion.info

gladstonemaritimemuseum.org.au

gragm.qld.gov.au

gladstone.qld.gov.au/tondoon-botanic-gardens

Gladstone Airport services domestic flights and is only 15 minutes’ drive from the marina and downtown, making Gladstone one of the more popular destinations to access the Southern Great Barrier Reef and for visitors to enjoy the islands’ countless water activities organised through local tour operators .

gladstoneairport.com.au

gladstoneregion.info/tours

ARRIVING BY AIR • GETTING AROUND

Gladstone Airport • GLT

gyc.com.au

A 31 Aerodrome Road, Clinton Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

gladstoneregion.info/east-shores-precinct

Taxis: Gladstone Taxis

Gladstone offers a range of entertainment and cultural experiences including the Maritime Museum and the Regional Art Gallery and Museum , housed in the Heritage-listed Town Hall building, colonial buildings in the CBD and a wide variety of bars and restaurants.

P +61 (0)7 4977 8800

UBER: from the app gladstoneairport.com.au

Brisbane International Airport • BNE (1hr flight south) A Airport Drive, Brisbane Airport Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty bne.com.au

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Welcome to the Southern Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is the world’s largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for more than 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres. It is also a World Heritage site and a protected marine park managed by the Australian government through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) ensuring responsible reef practices, administration of activity zones, permits and access details. GBRMPA also acknowledges the traditional owners of the reef. .

gbrmpa.gov.au

gbrmpa.gov.au/our-partners/traditional-owners/traditional-owners-of-the-great-barrier-reef

Superyacht visits to the GBR There is a dedicated Superyacht section on the GRBMPA website called Visiting with a Superyacht located under ‘Planning your visit’. Pre-planning is essential and where you can go is determined by the length of the vessel and whether you are a commercial or recreational vessel. Moorings and anchoring Anchoring is allowed in the Southern Great Barrier Reef in certain areas. Public moorings are available but are limited by vessel length accommodating yachts up to 35m. There is no charge to use the public moorings but there are time limits for usage; typically 24 hours. Consult the general information on Moorings and No- Anchoring areas on the GBRMPA website and from there the e-library documents: Map of the Capricorn and Bunker Group and a brochure on moorings for the Keppels and Capricorn Bunkers . GBRMPA also has a very useful App called Eye on the Reef loaded with easy-to-access information letting you know in which zone your vessel is currently located and the activities permitted in that zone. For the zones in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Islands refer to Map 18 for the Capricorn Bunker Group .

Commercial Vessel Permits If you are providing transport, accommodation or services for tourists, guests or other people who have paid for passage on — or the charter of — the vessel, then you are a commercial superyacht. Commercial superyachts need a permit to operate in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Permits can be applied for online . Recreational vessels Recreational visitors do not require a permit to visit the Marine Park however but it is still important to understand where you can go, the rules and Responsible Reef Practices . Please also be aware of vessels’ responsibilities to the environment . Larger vessels 50m and over Vessels 50m or over are required to participate in the GBR and Torres Strait Vessel Traffic Service (REFFVTS). The service provides shipping traffic information, navigational assistance and safety information to aid onboard decision-making. Contact the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Maritime Safety Queensland for more details. Vessels 70m or longer must carry a licensed pilot in designated compulsory pilotage areas.

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The crystal-aqua waters of Lady Musgrave Island are a paradise for swimmers, snorkellers and divers.

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Sundowners on Lady Elliot Island

Heron Island

Key links library Superyacht visits to the Great Barrier Reef

Southern Great Barrier Reef

GBRMPA Zoning All GBRMPA zones contribute to the protection of the Reef. The level of protection increases from the General Use Zone up to the most restrictive Preservation Zone . Each zone has different rules for the activities that are allowed, the activities that are prohibited and the activities that require a permit. Become familiar with the GBRMPA Zoning Maps and how to interpret them . For the zones in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Islands refer to Map 18 for the Capricorn Bunker Group .

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/visit-the-great-barrier-reef/super-yachts2

elibrary.gbrmpa.gov.au/jspui/bitstream/11017/3219/1/GBRMPA- ManagementArrangements-SuperyachtsMay-2011.pdf

Moorings and anchoring

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/moorings

elibrary.gbrmpa.gov.au/jspui/handle/11017/3412

elibrary.gbrmpa.gov.au/jspui/handle/11017/3429

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/zoning/zoning-maps

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/zoning/eye-on-the-reef-zoning-app

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/zoning/interpreting-zones

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/zoning/zoning-maps

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/zoning/zoning-maps

Commercial Vessel Permits

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/permits

secure.gbrmpa.gov.au/permitsonline

Recreational vessels

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/responsible-reef-practices

gbrmpa.gov.au/access-and-use/environmental-management-charge

Larger vessels 50m and over

amsa.gov.au/safety-navigation/navigating-coastal-waters/great-barrier- reef-and-torres-strait-vessel-traffic

msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Reefvts.aspx

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Discover idyllic islands and coastal towns While many visitors head to northern Queensland to experience the Great Barrier Reef, the Reef extends far south into Southern Queensland where many more idyllic islands wait to be explored.

Heron Island Heron Island is a small coral cay of 29 hectares located just 80km northeast of Gladstone, and lies in the Capricorn Group of islands of the GBR close to the Tropic of Capricorn. Access to the island itself is through the Heron Island Resort via ferry, helicopter and seaplane.

Lady Musgrave Island Part of the Bunker Group of islands, Lady Musgrave Island is the second most southern island in the reef and is the only coral island on the GBR with a navigable lagoon. Although small at only 14 hectares of coral cay, with its 1,192 hectares of surrounding reef it over delivers on both exceptional underwater experiences and tranquil secluded above-water activities. For diving and snorkelling experiences in and around Lady Musgrave Island, secure the services of a local tour operator from either Gladstone or Bundaberg, who can advise vessels on the channel entry and provide local knowledge for the best scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing spots both in and outside the reef. They can also advise on the best anchorage areas inside the reef. Visitors to Lady Musgrave Island can go ashore and enjoy snorkelling off the beach, local birdlife and isolated lazy walks followed by relaxed refreshments on the sand.

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southerngreatbarrierreef.com.au/destinations/lady-musgrave-island

It has long been known as a premier dive destination and was visited by Sir David Attenborough several decades ago, who described it as ‘his most magical place on earth’. It is also popular with the green and logger turtles which return to breed and lay eggs from September to March each year.

heronisland.com

elibrary.gbrmpa.gov.au/jspui/bitstream/11017/3412/5/Cap-BunkerGroup- PubMoorings-Sept-2019.pdf

Lady Musgrave Experience , based at Bundaberg Port Marina, offers a full range of services and activities in and around Lady Musgrave Island, including tailoring a private program for visiting superyachts. Activities on offer include swimming with turtles, unforgettable diving experiences, daytime exploration of the beach, snorkelling activities and so much more. Lady Musgrave Experience has a Master Reef Guide on the team who can provide up-to-date information on the Reef, share stories and enhance the visitor experience. Master Reef Guides are fully trained through a dedicated program delivered by the GBRMPA. Learn more about the marine life at Lady Musgrave Island before you get there.

ladymusgraveexperience.com.au

gbrmpa.gov.au/our-partners/master-reef-guides

ladymusgraveexperience.com.au/great-barrier-reef-fish

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LOCATION / TOPIC

Looking south up Round Hill Creek with the town of 1770 in the left foreground.

Lady Elliot Island Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral cay of the Great Barrier Reef, lying 46 nm northeast of Bundaberg, and is also part of the Bunker Island Group. The island is only 46 hectares and is managed by the Lady Elliot Eco-Resort operating privately since 2005 and accessible only by ferry or plane. Departure ports in the region are from Bundaberg, and Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast. Lady Elliot Island sits within the protected ‘green zone’ of the GBRMP and is known as the ‘Home of the Manta Ray’ for its abundance of manta rays, turtles and over 1,200 other marine life species, due to its easterly location benefiting from the Eastern Australian Current. The diverse corals on the reef surrounding Lady Elliot Island are in excellent condition and divers can enjoy a wonderful mix of hard and soft corals along with the local marine life. Lady Elliot Island also has Master Reef Guides available to visitors.

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Town of 1770 and Agnes Water South of Gladstone are the two beachside communities of Seventeen Seventy (1770) and Agnes Water . The town of 1770 is famous for being named after then-Lieutenant James Cook and his crew from the Endeavour who came ashore there on 24 May 1770. The township has built up around Cook’s landing site and celebrates every May with the Captain Cook 1770 Festival . Tours out to Lady Musgrave Island also leave from 1770. Agnes Water operates as the local service town but is more known for its white sandy beaches and for being the most northern surf beach on the east coast of Australia before the Great Barrier Reef. To go ashore, book a friendly local tour operator for a half or full day tour to take guests around the historic sites of 1770 including a relaxed 30-minute walk to the lookout . Finish the day with a refreshing surf at Agnes Water. There is a public jetty for easy tender pick-up and drop-off located just south of the Volunteer Marine Rescue base next to the local marina. Refer to the Discovery Coast Beacon to Beacon Guide for 1770 . Watch the depth here at all times as waters can be shallow.

ladyelliot.com.au

visitagnes1770.com.au

gladstoneregion.info/1770-headland-and-lookout

msq.qld.gov.au/Boating-maps/Discovery-and-Capricorn-Coast-guides

The gentle surf beaches of Agnes Water, looking north towards Round Hill Head.

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The historic city of Bundaberg is known as a major sugarcane-growing area and, by extension, for its namesake export: Bundaberg Rum. The Bundaberg region also grows other crops and supplies 25% of the nation’s fresh produce. A city of just 70,000, Bundaberg operates as a gateway for tourism for locally-based attractions, inland national parks and offshore experiences accessing the Southern Great Barrier Reef. It lies on the Burnett River, about 25km inland. Named in the 1860s, Bundaberg is a combination of an Aboriginal term ‘bunda’ and the Anglo-Saxon or German term ‘berg’ for town. The Port of Bundaberg and Bundaberg Port Marina are located at the mouth of the Burnett River, a 15-20 minute drive from the city centre. Bundaberg and beyond

Bundaberg Airport is a domestic airport with flights to Brisbane and regional centres. It is located on the southwestern edge of the city: a 25-minute drive from the marina and a 12-15-minute drive from the city centre.

discoverbundaberg.com.au/bundaberg-regional-airport

ARRIVING BY AIR • GETTING AROUND

Bundaberg Airport • BDB A Airport Drive

Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

Taxis: Bundaberg Cab Company P 13 19 24 UBER: from the app bundaberg.qld.gov.au/bundaberg-airport

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bundabergregion.org

discoverbundaberg.com.au/aboriginal-heritage

Brisbane International Airport • BNE (1hr flight south) A Airport Drive, Brisbane Airport Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty bne.com.au

Immersive attractions Besides easy access to the Southern Barrier Reef islands of Lady Musgrave Island and Lady Elliot Island (as detailed above under Gladstone), Bundaberg has numerous local attractions which are easy to visit in a packed day of activities as many are short distances from one another.

If local transportation is required, arrange through the team at Bundaberg Port Marina who operate as on-the- ground agents for visiting superyachts. Lady Musgrave Experience is also based at the marina and are on the spot to provide tours, dive guides, support and advice for visiting superyachts.

ladymusgraveexperience.com.au

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BUNDABERG ATTRACTIONS

The Bundaberg Barrel The Bundaberg Barrel is literally that – a huge half barrel that visitors enter to taste and tour the local ginger beer factory. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is a famous drinks brand in Australia producing ginger beer, ciders, bitters, lemonades and sodas with some interesting flavours! bundabergbarrel.com Kalki Moon Distilling & Brewing A new-on-the-scene artisan distilling company, Kalki Moon currently offers gin, vodka and liqueurs and also has a rum in the works for planned release. Cellar door tastings and tours are available through booking online but call ahead to reserve private tours and functions. kalkimoon.com Bundaberg Rum Distillery Located downtown and hard to miss, the famous Bundaberg Rum Distillery Experience is where the history of the rum and the company is delivered through tours and tastings by distillery guides including the fine art of blending. Private tours can be arranged in advance. bundabergrum.com.au

Bundaberg Botanic Gardens The distinctively serene Bundaberg Botanic Gardens Precinct has a network of pathways and boardwalks for visitors to wander between numerous garden experiences including Japanese, Chinese and native Australian rainforest, all set around tranquil lakes and ponds. It is also home to other attractions including Ferrymead House, the Bundaberg Historical Museum and the Hinkler Hall of Aviation. discoverbundaberg.com.au/bundaberg-botanic- gardens Hinkler Hall of Aviation The Hinkler Hall of Aviation presents the story of local Bundaberg man Bert Hinkler who was born in 1892 and was a true pioneer in flight and the aviation industry, creating numerous aviation records.

Wreck diving ex-HMAS Tobruk The former HMAS Tobruk is one of the world’s newest wreck dives, scuttled halfway between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay in the Great Sandy Marine Park in mid-2018. As a former heavylift landing ship, it is much more open than a standard military wreck.

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The wreck is already popular, with marine life having taken up permanent residence, including turtles and rays. It rests in 30m of water, but the shallowest part of the wreck lies in only 10.9m of water, making it easily accessible by Open Water-certified divers. Approved dive operators based in Bundaberg with dive permits for the wreck are Aqua Scuba and Tobruk Experience .

qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/ marine-parks/ex-hmas-tobruk

Hinkler is most renowned for his solo pioneer flight from England to Australia in 1928. The centre features a soaring exhibition hall with interactive exhibits, flight simulators and displays of aircraft. discoverbundaberg.com.au/hinkler-hall-of- aviation

aquascuba.com.au

tobrukexperience.com.au

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Mon Repos Turtle Centre World-famous Mon Repos Turtle Centre is a must-do when in Bundaberg. The centre is part of the Parks and forests department, located right on the beach and an easy detour from the marina area en route into the city.

Fishing – offshore Some describe the Southern Great Barrier Reef as the pinnacle of Australian angling due to the diversity of the fish species and the range and accessibility of fishing experiences. The Reef is home to amazing species such as coral trout, red emperor, Spanish mackerel, yellowfin tuna, marlin and sailfish. A number of charter operators with extensive local knowledge of where is best to go on the day offer day trips or longer with If freshwater fishing is preferred, make a visit to some of the local lakes and rivers in and around the Gladstone and Bundaberg area. Lake Awoonga is the place to catch barramundi, with the largest caught weighing in at 36kg! It also is stocked with mangrove jack. Bundaberg’s Lake Monduran also has barramundi where the story goes a world record was broken by someone fishing from a kayak! advance bookings. Fishing – onshore

Lake Awoonga

For more information on fishing in the Gladstone Region , and also recreational fishing in Queensland, refer to the government Recreational Boating and Fishing publication.

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gladstoneregion.info/lake-awoonga

gladstoneregion.info/things-to-do/fishing- gladstone-region

The centre offers turtle nesting and hatching experiences, including at night and also turtle encounters with park rangers. Season dates are: • Nesting October to February

publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/recreational- boating-and-fishing

• Hatching January to April • Turtle Encounters begin in November.

Whale-watching experiences From July to November, it’s humpback whale-watching season on the east coast of Australia. Many locations offer whale-watching experiences as the whales travel up and back down the coast. The whales, however, actually stop at Fraser Island to rest for a couple of weeks with their calves before starting the final trip south. From Bundaberg, whale-watching tours to Fraser Island are available through Lady Musgrave Experience with direct access almost due east across the top of Hervey Bay to the wide waters of Platypus Bay where the whales rest and play.

bundabergregion.org/turtles/mon-repos-turtle- encounter

parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mon-repos/ attractions/mon-repos-turtle-centre

Bargara If you are looking for a beach

experience, the trendy seaside town of Bargara is less than 20km from the marina (close to the turtles!) and offers walks along The Esplanade, shopping, cafés, parklands and a stunning east coast beach where locals swim all year-round.

bundabergregion.org/whale-watching

ladymusgraveexperience.com.au

tinyurl.com/y5zm6sts

Evening reflections, Bargara foreshore

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MARINA AND DOCK DETAILS

Gladstone and Bundaberg

MARINA AND

DOCK DETAILS

Venue Gladstone Marina

Bundaberg Port Marina 24° 86.70'' S | 152° 35.10'' E

Latitude | Longitude 23° 49.56’’ S | 151° 14.40’’ E

Address Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone

15-17 Marina Drive, Port Bundaberg

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Contact David Osmond

Brett Hensler

E

OsmondD@gpcl.com.au

info@bundabergportmarina.com.au

P +61 (0)7 4976 1399

+61 (0)7 4159 5066

W

gpcl.com.au/marina

bundabergportmarina.com.au

Nearest airport Gladstone (domestic only) GLT • 15min drive Brisbane International BNE • 1 hour flight

Bundaberg (domestic only) BDB • 25min drive Brisbane International BNE • 50min flight

Marina VHF Channel

CH 82

CH 81

Port of Entry (Australia) Yes

Yes

Immigration clearance

Yes

Yes

Biosecurity clearance

Yes

Yes

Access draft 4m dead low tide

8m

Max. mast height N/A

N/A

Superyacht berths > 24m

1 x 50m fixed wharf 1 x 50m, 1 x 40m, 3 x 30m floating dock

1 x 30m

Marina pontoon 1 x 30m Commercial dock 1 x 40m

Berth type Fixed and floating

Max. length 50m

40m

Max. draft 4m dead low tide

3m

Yes - T-berth allocated for day visitors

Tender / visitors dock Yes - based on availability; fees apply after 3 hours

3 phase

Marina electricity 63 Amps 3 phase, 32 Amps 3 phase, 15 Amp single phase

Fuel dock: high-flow diesel and unleaded Bunkering available through local marina supplier 24hr access to diesel and unleaded

Marina fuel

Pump-out facility Yes

No

Laundry onsite Yes

Yes

Dredging activity N/A

N/A

Haul-out facility Through TAMS Group, Gladstone Shore Base

Marine travelift

Max. tonnes Straddle carrier 50t • Slipway pull-out 280t

75t

Max. length 35m

28m

Max. draft 4m

2.3m

Max. beam 6m

6.6m

Undercover facility Yes – dry boat storage shed

Yes

Restaurant, takeaway café, chandlery, sail rigging

Other facilities / notes Showers, BBQ, courtesy bus to shops, parklands, swimming beach

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Arriving at Gladstone

View west across Gladstone Marina fromWilliam Golding Memorial Lookout

Gladstone is a Port of Entry for vessels entering Australia needing to clear immigration and customs. Before arriving at Gladstone, contact the Marina Superintendent, as Gladstone Marina is where all port clearance procedures take place with an assigned quarantine dock. Superyachts 50m or longer will require a pilot. Refer to the Gladstone Port Procedures for more details and the Gladstone Beacon to Beacon Guide . For Harbour Master assistance, refer to the Maritime Safety Queensland contact details for daytime and after hours numbers.

MARINE CONTACTS GLADSTONE Gladstone Marina P VHF CH 82 Gladstone Harbour Master P +61 (0)7 4976 1399 A Bryan Jordan Drive

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Gladstone Marina is close to the port entrance in deep water with four metres available at dead low tide. It has several superyacht berths including a fixed wharf offering vehicle and crane access. Gladstone Marina has marina berths for superyachts up to 50m. For superyachts over 50m, contact the Marina Superintendent directly to discuss availability of alternate berthing options within the port. Fuel is available through Baileys Marine . Other marine services located at the marina include the Ship and Sail Marine Centre and TAMS Group for haul-out services. +61 (0)7 4971 5200 | +61 (0)459 827 398 (After hours) CS Gladstone Vessel Traffic Service | “Gladstone VTS” VHF CH 13 Volunteer Marine Rescue Gladstone P +61 (0)7 4972 3333 | +61 (0)417 681 921 (Duty Controller) CS VMR Gladstone | “Marine Rescue Gladstone” VHF CH 82 MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND P +61 (0)7 4132 6600 In an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000)

Looking east across the port facilities to Quoin Island with Facing Island beyond.

Queensland has a relatively large and variable tidal range and it is 4.83m at Gladstone. Refer to tide tables and tidal variance information on the Maritime Safety Queensland website and additional information on the Gladstone Region .

gpcl.com.au/marina

msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Port-procedures/Port-procedures-gladstone

msq.qld.gov.au/Boating-maps/Discovery-and-Capricorn-Coast-guides

gpcl.com.au/marina

msq.qld.gov.au/About-us/How-to-contact-us/Regions

baileysmarine.com.au

msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/King-tides

shipandsail.com.au

msq.qld.gov.au/Shipping/Gladstone-region

tamsgroup.com.au/facilities/gladstone-shore-base

Early morning view west over Gladstone Marina towards 632m-high Mount Larcom.

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