Boating
With nine times more waterways than Venice, the Gold Coast is a boating paradise with over 260 kilometres of navigable waterways within the City.
The Gold Coast Seaway also offers convenient access to the Pacific Ocean for those interested in deep-sea fishing.
- Lock & weirs
- Responsible boating
- Fishing
- Jet skiing
- Marine Industry
For further information, please call (07) 5667 3753 or email
rhawkins@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
Boating facilities
Council also manages a number of public boatramps, jetties, pontoons and fishing facilities.
Responsible boating
Many water activities we enjoy as part of our lifestyle, can have an impact on the health of our waterways and catchments. Next time you’re out on the water, consider the following tips. It’s easy to make a difference.

Fishing
Fishing is one of the Gold Coast's favourite past-times and Council provides a host of platforms and fishing spots for both the serious and recreational angler.

Jet skiing
Jet skiing is the coolest water sport since surfing! Our Gold Coast water playground - the ocean, Broadwater and waterways - is the best jet ski playground in the world, but let’s not forget Gold Coast jet ski etiquette - Fun but Fair.
Further information
Please visit the following links for information about tides and weather, maritime safety, events and more.
- Moreton Bay Marine Park Zoning Plan Review
- Bureau of Meteorology (boating weather and tides, radar):
www.bom.gov.au - Environmental Protection Authority (wave heights):
www.epa.qld.gov.au/waves - Maritime Safety Queensland:
www.msq.qld.gov.au - Volunteer Marine Rescue:
www.vmraq.org.au

