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Where to launch, berth and refit

Public ramps, marinas and yards across Gold Coast — with the peak-hour reality your GPS won't tell you.

6 Public ramps7 Marinas & yards
6 · Public ramps

Public boat ramps

Where to launch and retrieve.

Southport (Marine Stadium)
Ramp 01

Southport (Marine Stadium)

The Coast's flagship public ramp.

Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD 4217

Six wide lanes right at the mouth of the Broadwater, floating pontoons on both sides and quick access to the Seaway. The busiest ramp on the Coast — smooth if you're organised, chaotic if you're not.

Lanes
6 lanes · floating pontoons
Trailer parking
200+ trailer bays · overflow on The Spit
Facilities
Fish-cleaning tablesToiletsWash-downLightingCCTV
Best for
Big-boat launchesSeaway accessEarly starts
Peak-hour reality

Arrive before 6am on summer weekends or expect a wait.

Runaway Bay
Ramp 02

Runaway Bay

Central Broadwater, easy access.

Bayview Street, Runaway Bay QLD 4216

Four-lane ramp next to Runaway Bay Marina with generous pontoons and good all-tide depth. Central to most of the Broadwater's best fishing and cruising grounds.

Lanes
4 lanes · pontoons both sides
Trailer parking
80+ trailer bays
Facilities
ToiletsFish-cleaning tableWash-downFuel nearby
Best for
Trailer boats up to 7mBroadwater fishingWeekender starts
Peak-hour reality

Fills fast on long weekends — get in early or expect the overflow.

Paradise Point
Ramp 03

Paradise Point

Northern Broadwater, café-side launch.

The Esplanade, Paradise Point QLD 4216

Handy northern ramp within walking distance of the Paradise Point cafés and parkland. Good pontoons, sheltered water and a friendly local scene. Shallow on a low tide — mind the ramp toe.

Lanes
3 lanes · single pontoon
Trailer parking
50 trailer bays
Facilities
ToiletsPlaygroundCafés nearbyWash-down
Best for
Family daysSmall trailer boatsNorthern Broadwater runs
Peak-hour reality

Sunday-morning coffee crowd doubles as ramp traffic.

Jacobs Well
Ramp 04

Jacobs Well

Gateway to Southern Moreton Bay.

Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well QLD 4208

Two multi-lane ramps on the Pimpama River giving direct access to the southern bay islands and Jumpinpin. Popular with the fishing crowd; watch the tide on the run out.

Lanes
6 lanes across two ramps · pontoons
Trailer parking
150+ trailer bays
Facilities
ToiletsFish-cleaning tablesWash-downFuel and bait nearby
Best for
Pin runsSouthern Bay fishingBig trailer rigs
Peak-hour reality

Comp days can be shoulder-to-shoulder from 4am.

Coomera (Santa Barbara)
Ramp 05

Coomera (Santa Barbara)

River-side launch close to the yards.

Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island QLD 4212

Four-lane public ramp on the Coomera River adjacent to the marine precinct. All-tide depth, floating pontoons and easy access to the northern Broadwater. Handy if you're berthed or serviced in the area.

Lanes
4 lanes · pontoons
Trailer parking
60 trailer bays
Facilities
ToiletsWash-downChandlers and yards nearby
Best for
River cruisingNorthern BroadwaterPost-service test runs
Peak-hour reality

Weekday quiet, weekend busy — no surprises.

Tallebudgera Creek
Ramp 06

Tallebudgera Creek

Small creek, big local following.

Tarrabora Reserve, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach QLD 4221

Single-lane creek ramp on the southern Gold Coast for small tinnies and centre consoles. Not a bar-crossing ramp — creek fishing and Currumbin-side day trips only. Tide-dependent.

Lanes
1 lane · low-tide restricted
Trailer parking
20 trailer bays
Facilities
ToiletsCafé nearby
Best for
Small tinniesCreek fishingFamily paddleboards
Peak-hour reality

Shallow on low tide — check before you commit the trailer.

7 · Marinas & yards

Marinas, yards & shipwrights

Where to berth, refuel, haul out and refit.

Marina Mirage
Marina 01

Marina Mirage

Main Beach's flagship marina precinct.

Deep-water marina alongside the Marina Mirage retail and dining precinct on Main Beach. Berths for cruisers and superyachts, walking distance to restaurants, hotels and The Spit. A short run to the Seaway.

Facilities
Deep-water berthsSuperyacht capableRestaurants and retailHotel across the road24/7 security
Best for
Motor cruisersOwners who want to walk to dinnerVisiting yachts
Southport Yacht Club
Marina 02

Southport Yacht Club

The Coast's oldest and most active sailing club.

Full-service marina attached to Southport Yacht Club at Main Beach. Sailing programs, twilight racing, cruising division and a busy social calendar. Berths for keelboats and cruisers, member fuel dock and hardstand access.

Facilities
Member fuel dockHardstand accessClubhouse and diningRacing and cruising programsVisitor berths
Best for
SailorsClub-life ownersTwilight and offshore racing
Runaway Bay Marina
Marina 03

Runaway Bay Marina

Central Broadwater, working marina.

Sheltered marina on the western Broadwater with a mix of walk-on berths, dry storage and swing moorings. Home to charter, fishing and cruising fleets. Café, chandler and mechanical services on-site.

Facilities
Walk-on berthsDry stack storageFuel dockChandler and mechanicsCafé on site
Best for
Trailer-to-water upgradeDry-stack ownersCharter and fishing fleets
Hope Harbour Marina
Marina 04

Hope Harbour Marina

Quiet, protected, well kept.

A calm inner-harbour marina between Sanctuary Cove and Coomera. Loyal long-term berth-holder base, easy access to the northern Broadwater and a short run to the marine yards for service.

Facilities
Fully shelteredFuel and pump-outBerth-holder amenitiesShort run to yards
Best for
Long-term berthingOwners who want quietNorthern Broadwater cruising
Sanctuary Cove Marina
Marina 05

Sanctuary Cove Marina

Resort marina and the SCIBS home base.

Full-service marina inside the Sanctuary Cove resort precinct. Hosts the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show each May. Berths from small cruisers to superyachts, adjacent to hotels, dining and golf.

Facilities
Superyacht berthsSCIBS host venueResort dining and hotelsGolf and retailConcierge services
Best for
Superyacht ownersShow-season visitorsResort-style berthing
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard
Marina 06

Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard

The largest refit hub in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Coast's premier marine services precinct at Coomera. 100+ tenant businesses covering refits, repaints, engineering, electronics and rigging. Two travel-lifts (75 and 240 tonne) and one of the busiest hardstands in Australia.

Facilities
75t and 240t travel-liftsHardstand for 100+ boats100+ marine businesses on-siteSuperyacht refit capableChandlery
Best for
Annual haul-outMajor refitsAntifoul and survey
Horizon Shores Marina
Marina 07

Horizon Shores Marina

Southern Moreton Bay's quiet gem.

Fully protected marina at the top of the Broadwater, on the run into southern Moreton Bay. Excellent value long-term berthing, hardstand, café and a genuine cruising-boat community.

Facilities
Fully shelteredHardstand and travel-liftFuel dockCafé and amenitiesBerth-holder community
Best for
Value long-term berthingCruising ownersBay access