Location: Mackay, Queensland
Duration: 2 weeks
Cost: $459.00* per week for a catamaran berth inclusive of electricity and water.
Staffing: Friendly and helpful marina staff are available onsite Monday – Sunday 0830 – 1630. Marina staff are happy to assist not just with marina queries, but also the township, transport and the like. Docking assistance is not available at this marina.
On checking in we received a Welcome Pack inclusive of: printed Marina Information, Amenities and Environmental Policy; Marina Rules; Listing of Local Services; Marina Berth and Amenities Map; Marina Shipyard Price List and Contact Details; local Tide Chart; Public Bus Schedule and a Town and Regional map.
Security: There are no dedicated security staff at this marina. Access to each section of the marina is via a solitary gate which is activated by a fob. (Fobs are provided on check in at the marina office. $50.00 deposit per fob required).
Lights as part of each berth pedestal in our area of the marina were inactive for most of the time we stayed at the marina, creating an unnecessary security, and health and safety risk.
Parking: There is no designated marina parking area in place, general street parking is nearby.
Amenities: Two separate male and female shower/toilet blocks are available for use by marina berth holders, access via fob. Both blocks are functional but old and dated. Supposed to be renovated late 2024, but as of the end of October there was no sign of any work commencement.
A laundromat is available 24 hours each day and is located behind the marina office. Washing machines require 6 x $1.00 coins per load, dryers 6 x $1.00 coins per 6 minutes of drying time. Rubbish dumpsters are located near the ablutions.
Transport: Courtesy cars, Rent-A-Bomb, are available at this marina, book at the marina office. Morning, afternoon or evening hire is available for $30.00, $59.00 for full day hire. Other transport options include public bus, taxi, Uber, hire car.
Wifi: Free wifi is available 8.30 – 4.30 each day upstairs in the marina office.
Noise: We didn’t experience any noise issues while at this marina.
Hard stand and haul out facilities: are available at this marina. Contact and pricing details are provided as part of the marina Welcome Pack provided on check in.
Fuel: a fuel dock is in place as you enter through the breakwater – pay by credit card or if you are staying at the marina fuel costs can be added to your account.
Gas: Swap & Go gas bottles are available at the marina office.
Shops/Chandlery: The marina office has a limited range of chandlery supplies as well as basic domestic supplies and clothing for purchase.
Tidal movement in this part of the world is crazy.
Check out the dock at low tide, getting up the ramp to land is a work out in itself.
A small range of eateries including a pub, take away fish and chip/pizza shop, café and steak restaurant are located next to the marina office. Other eateries and pubs are located in central Mackay and will require transport to access.
There is a large-ish shopping centre, Caneland, located within the town of Mackay. Bunnings, Aldi, Road Tech Marine and the like are further out.
Overall, we rated this marina 6/10.
*Prices are correct at time of stay.