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Yorkeys Knob Boating Club’s Half Moon Bay Marina is a welcoming Cairns base where tropical cruising, club hospitality and practical boating facilities come together.
Service area: Yorkeys Knob, Cairns / Far North QLD
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Half Moon Bay Marina brings the easy-going spirit of Yorkeys Knob Boating Club to a beautifully placed Cairns waterfront. With 197 berths for monohulls and multihulls, it is a natural stop for crews making their way along the tropical coast and local owners who want a friendly home berth.
A fuel wharf, dry store, haulage service, marina amenities and shore power support a smooth stay. Secure gate access, CCTV, parking, Wi-Fi, provisioning trolleys and the club’s restaurant, bar and grill add a distinctly local finish to a day on the water.
Yorkeys Knob sits north of Cairns on a relaxed stretch of coastline, ideally positioned for tropical sailing, fishing and reef-bound adventures. The marina makes a sociable base before exploring the wider Cairns region, from island waters to rainforest-fringed shorelines.
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