Waterways

Boating infrastructure

The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides boaties with access to Queensland waterways by delivering recreational boating infrastructure in conjunction with local government, port authorities and private developers.

• Boating facilities list
• Marine Infrastructure and Capital Maintenance Program
• Dredging initiatives
• Bid proposal process
• State boat harbours
• 2016 Demand forecast study

Local waterways information

Information relating to different waterways throughout Queensland.

• Christmas and Easter holiday 6 knot speed limit—Noosa (JPG, 2.12 MB)
• Koombooloomba Dam vessel restrictions
• Black Weir Pool bookings—Townsville
• Commercial aircraft operations on regulated waters—Sunshine Coast
• Commercial personal watercraft (PWC) areas—Sunshine Coast
• Nelly Bay, Magnetic Harbour—Townsville
• Restricted areas on Queensland waterways
• Safe on-water conduct—Brisbane River
• Safer boat operations—Maroochy River
• Vessel size restrictions in Queensland's non-trading ports
• Tow-in surfing code of conduct—Gold Coast

Marine developments

• Major development proposals with likely maritime impact
• Tidal works applications

Waterways management

• Aquatic events
• Buoy moorings
• Marine zones
• Speed limits