Marine industry
Leading the marine industry in the Southern Hemisphere
The Gold Coast is home to the most advanced and highly respected marine industry cluster in the Southern Hemisphere.
We have the largest concentration of marine trades in the country who specialise in the manufacture, maintenance and refit of marine craft of all sizes for the Australian and international markets, from luxury superyachts to recreational aluminium boats.
Why Australia's Gold Coast?
Facilities
- Advanced marine services centred at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct
- World class maintenance, refit and repair facilities for vessels of all sizes
Support
- Ease of entry for international vessels via the Gold Coast port of entry
- Continual investment to support increased demand
Location
- Located along the east coast of Australia, between Sydney and Great Barrier Reef
- Australia's tourism capital, ready to be explored
- Five-star luxury resort facilities and amenities
Gold Coast Marine Precinct
The Gold Coast Marine Precinct is a dedicated 250-hectare industrial zone in Coomera. The precinct includes marine manufacturing, servicing, repairs and refits of boats. It has two of the most awarded shipyards in Australia and is regarded as the most advanced and respected marine industry cluster development in the southern hemisphere.
Dredging program
A regular dredging program maintains the Broadwater and Coomera River, allowing large vessels up-river to undergo refits and maintenance work at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct.
Customs clearance port
The Southport Yacht Club is an official Customs Clearance Site, allowing foreign vessels to arrive directly to our city as their first port in Australia.
This provides our local marine industry with more opportunities for servicing, repairs and refits and boosts our local tourism economy.
Superyacht infrastructure
Our city has over 170 superyacht berths across 9 major marinas including Australia’s largest floating megayacht berth at 160m in length, built in collaboration with the Queensland Government and Southport Yacht Club.
A Superyacht Simulation was also completed, allowing vessels up to 130 metres to enter the Broadwater and access the megayacht berth at the Southport Yacht Club.
Gold Coast Superyacht Guide
Our guide provides captains of superyachts with the essential information you’ll need to plan your visit to the Gold Coast.
Download the document from the Gold Coast Waterways Authority website: Gold Coast Superyacht Guide
International trade and export
As part of our commitment to encourage international trade and export, Invest GC coordinates inbound and outbound trade missions. These support the growth of local marine related businesses. This has included the coordination of trade missions to some of the world's largest marine trade shows including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (USA) and METSTRADE (Amsterdam). Exhibiting at these trade shows provides Gold Coast businesses access to new global trade and export opportunities.
For details, email marine@investgoldcoast.com.