Australia, port by port · Queensland
Brisbane
The clearance station for Southeast Queensland is on the Brisbane River, and the city will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Last reviewed 29 October 2026
ABF port of entryDAFF first point of entryPilotage from 50 mBrisbane 2032
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Entry status
On both the ABF and DAFF lists. Rivergate Marina is the clearance station for superyachts entering through Southeast Queensland.
Pilotage
Compulsory from 50 m in the Brisbane pilotage area, which runs from the Maroochy River south to Russell Island. Pilotage Exemption Certificates are issued by MSQ to a master for a particular ship or class of ship in a particular area.
River and berths
Depths to 10 m to Hamilton Reach; the Captain Cook Bridge (12.7 m clearance) is the upstream limit for sizeable vessels. Rivergate takes superyachts up to 90 m, 6 nm upriver, with power to 400 A, bunkering to 800 L/min, a 300 t travel lift and access to larger lifts. GCCM Pacific Base Brisbane lists 100 m and 120 m berths; Dockside Brisbane 40 m. MSQ’s superyacht buoy mooring trial is on hold.
Moreton Bay Marine Park
Go-slow and no-anchoring areas; anchoring limited to 14 consecutive days in one place and 30 days in any 60 without a permit. Mooloolaba: vessels of 35 m or more need Regional Harbour Master approval to enter the river.
Brisbane 2032
Queensland’s superyacht strategy, extended to 2028, added Brisbane 2032 superyacht visits as a priority. We delivered the visiting superyacht programme for Sydney 2000 and will be just as active for Brisbane 2032: see our
Brisbane 2032 page and our
Brisbane agency page.
Sources: Rivergate Marina · MSQ pilotage licences and exemptions · Queensland Superyacht Strategy
We are looking after visiting superyachts in Brisbane now, and we are planning for the Games. See our Brisbane 2032 page. ASY handles clearance and berthing here. Talk to us or email us.
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Condensed from Australian Superyacht Services’ Definitive Guide to bringing a foreign superyacht to Australia, researched against Commonwealth, state and port authority sources. Rules and fees change; where a point is unsettled we say so. General information, not legal advice. Reviewed 29 October 2026.
