Bundaberg Port Marina

Bundaberg Port Marina has earned a warm reputation among Australian and international cruisers as a welcoming first landfall and a highly capable coastal base. Located inside the protected Burnett River entrance at Burnett Heads, the marina offers 180 floating berths for vessels up to approximately 45 metres and an easy connection to Bundaberg’s shops, services and attractions.

Its position is ideal for exploring Lady Musgrave Island, the southern reef cays, the Burnett River and the Great Sandy Strait. Just as importantly, the marina combines a relaxed community atmosphere with the technical support needed for serious maintenance, seasonal storage and ocean-passage preparation.

Floating berths include shore power, potable water and Wi-Fi, with casual, permanent and liveaboard arrangements available. A self-service diesel dock operates around the clock, while premium unleaded is available by arrangement. As an official Port of Entry, the marina supports Border Force and biosecurity clearance for international arrivals.

The adjoining boatyard features a 75-tonne travel lift, concrete hardstand and extensive dry-storage capacity. Shipwrights, diesel mechanics, engineers, sailmakers, surveyors and refinishing specialists work across the precinct, with facilities for antifouling, repairs and larger refit projects. Showers, laundry, LPG refills, ice, bait, chandlery, cafés, a restaurant and regular transport into Bundaberg make both short and extended stays remarkably convenient.

The trained Burnett River entrance is well marked and leads directly to the marina’s protected setting, making arrivals refreshingly straightforward. Burnett Heads provides everyday supplies, foreshore walks and a relaxed pub-and-café atmosphere, while Bundaberg’s supermarkets, workshops and visitor attractions are easily reached using the marina’s transport connections.

Lady Musgrave Island is the star offshore destination, while southbound boats can prepare here for K’gari and the Great Sandy Strait. From November to March, nearby Mon Repos offers one of Australia’s most memorable turtle-nesting experiences. The marina’s combination of deep-water access, capable trades and genuine cruiser hospitality makes it an excellent place to pause, reset and prepare for the next passage.