Southern Queensland SUPERYACHT GUIDE

SUNSHINE COAST

Arriving at Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba has a Boat Harbour Controller supporting the local commercial fishing fleet and the many recreational craft. Vessels up to 35m are allowed to enter the Mooloolah River without approval from the Boat Harbour Controller but vessels 35m or greater will require a risk assessment with approval from the Regional Harbour Master in Brisbane. Further restrictions also apply to the draft and beam of the vessel. For vessels too large to come up the river, there is an anchorage outside the river mouth in the bay that is used by cruise ships. Guests can enjoy taking in the wide sweeping view of Mooloolaba Beach local area and can come ashore by tender into the river. msq.qld.gov.au/Waterways/Vessel-size-restrictions-non-trading-ports Mooloolaba (from Point Cartwright) is the start of the pilotage area for large vessels heading south to Brisbane. BrisbaneMarine Pilots has a station at the very end of Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. brisbanepilots.com.au/contact-us Before entering the Mooloolah River mouth area, contact the Mooloolaba Boat Harbour Controller to check on local conditions including the location of the sand bar at the river mouth, the depths in the river at the planned arrival time and the availability of anchorage areas in the river. msq.qld.gov.au/About-us/How-to-contact-us/Regions Consult the latest Notices to Mariners and Tide Tables for the Sunshine Coast . The variable tide for the Sunshine Coast as published by Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is 2.17 metres. msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/King-tides The depth at the river entrance to the Mooloolah River can be limiting and is regularly surveyed and dredged. It was most recently surveyed in November 2020. Refer to the latest Notice to Mariners . publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/brisbane-notices-to-mariners The Wharf Mooloolaba marina is a private facility but is open to overnight and daytime bookings, with capacity for vessels up to 30m should berths be available. wharfmooloolaba.com.au Enquiries and bookings need to be made ahead of time. Larger vessels (to maximum 40m) with forward planning could be accommodated either on a commercial dock close to the river entrance or in the public anchorage area further upriver. qld.gov.au/transport/boating/notices/about msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/Tide-Tables

MARINE CONTACTS MOOLOOLABA Mooloolaba Boat Harbour Controller P +61 (0)7 5373 2310 E Regional Harbour Master (Brisbane) P +61 (0)7 3632 7500 E

sunshinecoast.maritime@msq.qld.gov.au

brisbane.maritime@msq.qld.gov.au

Located conveniently at the northern end of Parkyn Parade, The Wharf Mooloolooba offers a wide selection of dining outlets, is next door to the Sealife Aquarium and a short 250m walk to the beachfront casual shopping and dining precinct. Beyond the ‘No anchoring’ zone in the Mooloolah River is an area known locally as the ‘Duck Pond’ where vessels are allowed to drop anchor. Restrictions apply on minimum distances from structures. Refer to Beacon to Beacon map for the Sunshine Coast . msq.qld.gov.au/Boating-maps/Sunshine-Coast-guides A couple of public piers along the riverfront offer pick-up and drop-off points by tender, but are limited to only a 15-minute stay. If coming ashore for the day by tender, contact The Wharf Mooloolaba Marina for an available day berth rental. At the far end of Parkyn Parade closest to the breakwater is the Mooloolaba Seafood Precinct where the local fishing fleet is based. It is here larger vessels have been accommodated on a case-by-case basis in the past with advance arrangements in place. Casual rate fees apply. E BrisbaneRegion@msq.qld.gov.au Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Mooloolaba (QF6) P +61 (0)7 5444 3222 CS “Coastguard Mooloolaba” VHF CHs 16, 21, 67, 73 and 80 Brisbane Marine Pilots / Mooloolaba Station P +61 (0)7 5458 6601 E bmp@brisbanepilots.com.au F +61 0(7) 5478 3435 NOOSA Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Noosa (QF5) P +61 (0)7 5474 3695 Callsign “Coastguard Noosa” VHF CHs 16, 22 and 80 In an emergency, phone Triple Zero (000)

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