Just because you sail to the other side of the Globe doesn't mean you can't enjoy the best services and conditions ou and your crew want. Breakwater marina in Australia's Queensland prides itself on being the place where you always come back with a smile on your face.
Location & Approach It’s time to head once more to the lovely azure waters of the Australia’s east tropical shore, a part of the country which the locals have affectionately dubbed “The Gold Coast”. In the lovely Townsville in Queensland, the weary sailor can find refuge and comfort at the Breakwater Marina.
Set in the heart of this relatively new city, the marina can easily be spotted from out at sea, since it’s just to the northwest of Castle Hill, one of the main elevations in the city and the focal point for many tourists. The marina is conveniently located minutes from the town’s CBD center, in between two wide promontories, one to the east and one to the west, with the space between them by a short breakwater pointing to the northeast.
When approaching from the east, keep a sharp eye for the long rectilinear breakwater which extends out to sea for a considerable distance before breaking off to the northwest. Also, keep in mind, that waters around the coast are often shallow and full of underwater dangers like shoals. skippers should contact the marina before making the approach.
Infrastructure & Ambience The modern Breakwater marina has places on the water for 280 boats, between 10 and 30m in length, each berth with traditional power outlets and water hookup (the price for these is included in the berth fee). This means you won’t have issues connecting to the marina’s existing supplies. In fact, you’ll find that the staff here are more than happy to oblige and they also encourage a “community feel” among all crew who stay here.
The local boat yard can perform a series of repairs and also comes equipped with a modern refueling wharf where you can find ice among other things, a definite necessity in a tropical setting such as this. The fuelling wharf is also the place where boats that have not been cleared yet are moored.
Among the services and the amenities at this marina, the enthusiast can expect to find a very good protection service with 24 hours video surveillance as well as key card access to the marina grounds, toilets, showers and a laundry service, a car park, a marine chandlery, a boat broker and even a barber which can be found in the administration building. The amenities building includes a waste collection center which has special marked industrial bins for a variety of recyclable products.
Why is Townsville such a great place for an Australian trip? Well, you could say that breakwater marina is the perfect place to set up your base camp in your exploration of Australia’s east coast, and especially some of the most sought after sailing zones in the world, such as Whitsunday archipelago, Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic island. All in all, a good place for diving and sports fishing, not to mention some of the most attractive tropical waters in the world.