Schedule of speed limits in Queensland

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Queensland waterways

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Queensland The waters of all canals (unless otherwise prescribed) 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Queensland The waters of all boat harbours and marinas 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Queensland  Smooth water limits (unless otherwise prescribed) 40 knots All  21 May 2004
Queensland All Queensland waters 30 knots Hire and drive personal watercraft 27 May 2011

Areas exempted from speed limit (unless otherwise prescribed)

Note: this only applies if Smooth water limits is the only valid speed limit for an area

Waterway location Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Bjelke Peterson Dam at Murgon Unlimited All 21 May 2004
Kinchant Dam at Mackay  Unlimited All 21 May 2004
Lake Maraboon at Emerald; Unlimited All 6 May 2005
Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam) Unlimited All 14 April 2022
Marian Weir  Unlimited All 21 May 2004
Perseverance Dam, Via Toowoomba Unlimited All 21 May 2004
Peter Faust Dam at Proserpine  Unlimited All 21 May 2004
Plantation Creek known at Hutchings Lagoon  Unlimited All 21 May 2004
Ross Dam at Townsville  Unlimited All 27 March 2015
waters locally known as Sandy Hook Reach approximately between Branyan and Tyson Crossing on the Burnett River  Unlimited All 20 August 2010
waters upstream of the Barrage on the Fitzroy River  Unlimited All 21 May 2004

Gold Coast waterways

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date Gazetted
Albert River  All tributaries of the river 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Albert River  Above the downstream overhead road bridge at Yatala. 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Biggera Creek  As shown on map C6-49-3. 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Broadwater near Coomera Island and Coomera River (South Branch)

Waters of the Broadwater and the Coomera River (South Branch) bounded by imaginary lines:

  • from the northern shore of the Sovereign Islands to the southern tip of Rat Island
  • from the southern tip of Rat Island due east to the shore of Coomera Island
  • from the north-western shore of the Sovereign Islands to the northern tip of Paradise Point
  • from the river's northern bank at position latitude 27°51.248'S, longitude 153°22.618'E, to the river's southern bank at position latitude 27°51.311'S, longitude 153°22.570'E.

As shown in green on map C6-55.

 6 knots


30 knots		 6.5m in length & over

Under 6.5m in length		 9 August 2019
Broadwater near Crab Island (from 8:00am to 12:00 midday)

All waters of the Broadwater near Crab Island bounded by an imaginary line:

  • starting at a speed sign on the foreshore of Hollywell at latitude 27°53.875'S, longitude 153°24.392'E
  • then in an easterly direction to a speed sign on a lateral green beacon at latitude 27°53.893'S, longitude 153°24.392'E
  • then in an easterly direction to a speed sign on the northern end of Crab Island at latitude 27°53.933'E, longitude 153°24.582'S
  • then following the western foreshore of Crab Island to a speed sign on the southern end of the island at latitude 27°54.417'S, longitude 153°24.752'E
  • then in a southerly direction to a speed sign on a green lateral beacon at latitude 27°54.647'S, longitude 153°24.681'E; and
  • then in a westerly direction ending at a speed sign on the foreshore of Runaway Bay at latitude 27°54.715'S, longitude 153°24.502'E.

As shown on map S8sp-51.

 6 knots
 8.0m in length & over  9 March 2018
Broadwater near Wave Break Island – Australia Day – Australia Day long weekend

Waters of the Broadwater near Wave Break Island bounded by imaginary lines:

  • from the mainland foreshore at Biggera Waters near Burrows Street at position latitude 27°55.850'S, longitude 153°24.367'E in a generally easterly direction to the north western tip of Wave Break Island then
  • along the western and southern foreshores of Wave Break Island to the south eastern tip of Wave Break Island then
  • in a generally south south-westerly direction to position latitude 27°56.467'S, longitude 153°25.100'E in the Broadwater (near a lit yellow special mark beacon) then
  • in a generally west south westerly direction to position latitude 27°56.550'S, longitude 153°24.619'E on the mainland foreshore at Labrador near the Grand Hotel Jetty.

Australia Day

26 January

Australia Day long weekend

From Friday to the following Sunday where 26 January falls on Friday.

From Saturday to the following Monday when 26 January falls on Saturday or Sunday.

As shown on maps S9-201 and S8sp-86.

 6 knots  All 17 December 2021
Broadwater near Wave Break Island – North Wave Break Island anchorage

Waters of the Broadwater bounded by imaginary lines:

  • from the north western tip of Wave Break Island in a generally north easterly direction to position latitude 27°55.761'S, longitude 153°24.776'E in the Broadwater (near a lit yellow special mark buoy) then
  • in a generally east south easterly direction to position latitude 27°55.847'S, longitude 153°25.010'E in the Broadwater (near a lit yellow special mark buoy) then
  • in a southerly direction to the foreshore of Wave Break Island at position latitude 27°55.888'S, longitude 153°25.010'E.

As shown on maps S9-203 and S8sp-84.

 6 knots All 17 December 2021
Browns Inlet
 All waters of Browns Inlet commencing from an advisory sign on the foreshore of South Stradbroke Island at latitude 27°51.46'S, longitude 153°24.59'E, following the foreshore of South Stradbroke Island south to an advisory sign on the foreshore adjacent the southern entrance to Browns Inlet and including all waters east of advisory signs on the foreshore at the entrance of North Currigee Harbour, to an advisory sign on the southern foreshore of Brown Island following the eastern foreshore of Brown Island north to an advisory sign on the northern foreshore of Brown Island returning to the starting point on South Stradbroke Island.

As shown on map S8sp-14.
 6 knots All  17 December 2010
Coombabah Creek  As shown on map S8sp-63-4. 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Coombabah Lake  6 knots All 21 May 2004
Coomera River from Foxwell Island to Coomera River Rail Bridge

Waters of the Coomera River bounded by:

  • an imaginary line from the eastern tip of Foxwell Island due north to the river's northern bank
  • an imaginary line from the south-western tip of Foxwell Island on a bearing of 120°T to the river's southern bank
  • the Coomera River Rail Bridge.

As shown on map S8sp-60.

 6 knots All 29 June 2018
Coomera River from Hope Island to Foxwell Island

Waters of the Coomera River bounded by:

  • an imaginary line from the river's western bank at position latitude 27°50.866'S, longitude 153°21.132'E, to the river's eastern bank at position latitude 27°50.899'S, longitude 153°21.262'E
  • an imaginary line from the eastern tip of Foxwell Island due north to the river's northern bank
  • an imaginary line from the south-western tip of Foxwell Island on a bearing of 120°T to the river's southern bank.

As shown on map S8sp-59.

 6 knots 8.0m in length & over 29 June 2018
Coomera River near Coomera

Waters of the Coomera River bounded by:

  • the Coomera River Rail Bridge
  • the Dreamworld Parkway Bridge.

As shown on map S8sp-61.

 6 knots 8.0m in length & over
 29 June 2018
Coomera River near Oxenford
 

Waters of the Coomera River from 850m upstream of the Dreamworld Parkway Bridge to the John Muntz Causeway.

Waters of the Coomera River:

  • from the Dreamworld Parkway Bridge to 850m upstream of the same bridge
  • upstream from the John Muntz Causeway.

As shown on map S8sp-62.

6 knots

6 knots

8.0m in length & over

All

29 June 2018

29 June 2018
Coomera River (North Branch)

Waters of the Coomera River (North Branch) downstream from an imaginary line across the river 100 metres downstream from the entrance to Coomera Waters.

As shown on map S8sp-58-2.

 6 knots 8.0m in length & over 29 June 2018
Coomera River including North Branch and South Branch

Waters of the Coomera River bounded by:

  • in the North Branch, an imaginary line across the river 100 metres downstream from the entrance canal to Coomera Waters
  • in the South Branch, an imaginary line from the river's northern bank at the position latitude 27°51.248'S, longitude 153°22.618'E, to the river's southern bank at position latitude 27°51.311'S, longitude 153°22.570'E
  • an imaginary line from the river's western bank at position latitude 27°50.866'S, longitude 153°21.132'E to the river's eastern bank at position latitude 27°50.899'S, longitude 153°21.262'E.

As shown on map S8sp-57-2.

 6 knots All 29 June 2018
Coomera River including North Branch and South Branch

Waters of all canals, creeks and waterways flowing into the Coomera River, including those flowing into the river's North and South Branches.

As shown on map S8sp-57-2

 6 knots  All 29 June 2018
Coomera River (South Branch) near Hope Harbour Marina

Waters of the Coomera River (South Branch) near a small unnamed island adjacent to the entrance of Hope Harbour Marina bounded by:

  • an imaginary line from the island's northern tip due north to the river's western bank
  • an imaginary line from the island's southern tip on a bearing of 245°T to the river's western bank.

As shown in green on map C6-55.

 6 knots All 9 August 2019
Currumbin Creek 
6 knots All 21 May 2004
Hope Island

All waters of the Hope Island Channel upstream of advisory signs on the foreshore at the mouth of the Hope Island Channel to Santa Barbara Road.

As shown on map S8sp-15.

 6 knots All 17 December 2010
Jumpinpin Anchorage (Millionaires Row)

The waters commencing at the high water mark on the west side of South Stradbroke Island at approximate latitude 27° 45.600' S, 153° 26.345' E

then west to 27° 45.600' S, 153° 26.225' E in the vicinity of a starboard lateral beacon then west to 27° 45.600' S, 153° 26.025' E in the vicinity of a port lateral beacon then generally north-north-east to 27° 44.986' S, 153° 26.177' E in the vicinity of a port lateral beacon then east to 27° 44.986' S, 153° 26.366' E then south to the high water mark on the west side of South Stradbroke Island at approximate latitude 27° 45.097' S, 153° 26.366' E then along the approximate high water mark to the point of commencement.

As shown on map S8sp-25-2.

 6 knots All 28 September 2012
Lake Developments
  • Waters adjacent to Saltwater Creek, known as Monterey Keys
  • The waters adjacent to Burrendong Road and Lefroy Drive, Coombabah, known as Paradise Lake.
  • The waters adjacent to Kangaroo Avenue and Marsupial Drive, Runaway Bay, known as Lake Runaway.
  • The waters of the floodway upstream of the canal terminating at Racecourse Drive and Crombie Avenue, Bundall.
  • The waters known as Lake Rosser and Lake Cappabella adjacent to Marbella Drive and Cabana Boulevard.
  • Lake to the north of Cypress Drive, Broadbeach Waters.
  • Lake to the north of Santa Cruz Boulevard, Clear Island Waters.
  • The waters adjacent to Bermuda Street and Robina Parkway, Clear Island Waters, known as Clear Island Lake.
  • The lake adjacent to Bond University, known as Lake Orr.
  • Lakes adjacent to Christie Avenue, Burleigh Waters — Lake Heron, Miami Lake, Pelican Lake, Burleigh Lake, Swan Lake and Silvabank Lake.
  • The lake adjacent to Nineteenth Avenue, Angelica Street, Ironbark Street and Acron Street, Elanora.
  • The lake adjacent to Muntha Drive and Guineas Creek Road, Elanora.
  • The lake adjacent to Cyclades Crescent, Currumbin.
 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Loders Creek
 As shown on map C6-49-3
 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Logan River All tributaries of the river (excluding Albert River) 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Logan River  Upstream of the overhead road bridge at Waterford 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Logan River 

All waters of the Logan River commencing from an advisory sign on the northern foreshore at latitude 27° 41.738' S, longitude 153° 11.581' E, approximately 180m upstream from the north bound traffic bridge of the M1 following the northern foreshore downstream to an advisory sign at latitude 27°41.564' S, longitude 153°11.919' E, approximately 500m  downstream of the south bound traffic bridge of the M1, across the river to an advisory sign on the southern foreshore at latitude 27°41.583' S, longitude 153°11.966' E, following the foreshore upstream to an advisory sign at latitude 27°41.771' S, longitude 153°11.576' E, and across the river returning to the starting point.

 6 knots All 17 December 2010
McCoys Creek  Waters of McCoys Creek and all waterways flowing into the creek. As shown on map S8sp-52" 6 knots All 18 May 2018
McKenzies Channel  
 All waters of McKenzies channel between the special mark beacon at the north entry, in position latitude 27°45.106'S, longitude 153°24.166'E to the special mark beacon at the ‘Five Ways’, in position 27°45.535'S, longitude 153°24.434'E. 6 knots All 27 June 2008
Nerang River 

Nerang River upstream of the Gold Coast Highway Bridge.

As shown on maps C6-49-3 and C6-54.

 6 knots 8.0m in length & over 27 June 2008
Nerang River

The waters in the watercourses and canals flowing into the Nerang River.

As shown on maps C6-49-3 and C6-54.

 6 knots  All 27 June 2008
Nerang River 

All waters bordered by:

  • the easter side of the northern bridge connecting the east bank of the Nerang River to Macintosh Island
  • a line extending from the south-western extremity of Macintosh Island to the south-eastern extremity of Cronin Island
  • a line from the northern point of Cronin Island west to an advisory sign in position latitude 27°59.47'S, longitude 153°24.931'E on the foreshore adjacent to Skiff Street
  • a line bearing 045°T from an advisory sign on the foreshore of The Promenade in position latitude 28°00.383'S, longitude 153°25.135'E to an advisory sign on the foreshore of Sunset Boulevard in position latitude 28°00.333'S, longitude 153°25.222'E.

As shown on maps C6-49-3 and C6-54.

 6 knots  All  27 June 2008
Nerang River

The waters of Nerang River from the downstream side of the Bundall Road Bridge at Bundall to a location 1100 metres upstream indicated by advisory signs on the foreshore of Monaco Street in position latitude 28°01.4'S, longitude 153°24.305'E and on the foreshore of San Remo Boulevard in position latitude 28°01.425'S, longitude 153°24.218'E.

As shown on maps C6-49-3 and C6-54.

 6 knots All 27 June 2008
Nerang River

All waters of the Nerang River from the Gold Coast Highway Bridge (also known as Sundale Bridge) to an advisory sign at latitude 27° 58.81'S, longitude 153° 25.31'E on the southern bank west of the Sundale Bridge to an advisory sign at latitude 27° 58.695' S, longitude 153° 25.11' E on the northern foreshore upstream of Rivage Royale Marina, Southport and following the foreshore downstream to the Gold Coast Highway Bridge.

As shown on maps C6-49-3 and C6-54.

 6 knots All 17 December 2010
Nerang River near Broadbeach Waters

Waters of Nerang River bounded by imaginary lines:

  • from the river's western bank at position latitude 28°01.486'S, longitude 153°23.915'E, to the river's eastern bank at position latitude 28°01.463'S, longitude 153°23.977'E
  • from the river's southern bank adjacent to the end of Hoy Street due north to the river's northern bank.

As shown on map S8sp-55.

 6 knots All 29 June 2018
Paradise Point Channel near the northern tip of Paradise Point

Waters of Paradise Point Channel near the northern tip of Paradise Point bounded by:

  • an imaginary line from the north-western shore of the Sovereign Islands to the northern tip of Paradise Point
  • imaginary line from the western shore of the Sovereign Islands at position latitude 27°52.363'S, longitude 153°24.213'E, to the eastern shore of Paradise Point at position latitude 27°52.363'S, longitude 153°24.036'E.

As shown on map S8sp-64-3.

 6 knots All 8 March 2019
Paradise Point Channel near the southern end of the Sovereign Islands and Ephraim Island

Waters Paradise Point Channel near the southern end of the Sovereign Islands bounded by:

  • the Sovereign Islands bridge
  • the Ephraim Island bridge
  • an imaginary line from the northern tip of Ephraim Island to the southern end of Sovereign Islands at position latitude 27°52.909'S, longitude 153°24.169'E.

As shown on map S8sp-48-3.

 6 knots All 8 March 2019
Pimpama River  All waters in the Pimpama River and watercourse flowing into the Pimpama River. 6 knots 8.0m in length & over 21 May 2004
Saltwater Creek As shown on map S8sp-15 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Southern Moreton Bay near Jacobs Well

Waters of Southern Moreton Bay between Jacobs Well and Kangaroo Island bounded by imaginary lines: 

  • from the southern bank of the entrance to Behm Creek due east to the mangroves on the western shore of Kangaroo Island
  • from the eastern side of the entrance to Calypso Bay canals due north to the mangroves on the southern tip of Dinner Island; then
    • along the mangroves on the south-western shore of Dinner Island to the island’s western tip;
    • then north-west on a bearing of 315° to the mangroves on the southern shore of Kangaroo Island"
6 knots 8.0m in length and over 18 May 2018
Southern Moreton Bay near Jacobs Well 

Waters of all canals, creeks and waterways flowing into Southern Moreton Bay near Jacobs Well, except Behm Creek.
As shown on map S8sp-53.

 6 knots All 18 May 2018
Southport Broadwater

All the waters within the following boundary:

  • a line commencing on the foreshore adjacent to Brisbane Road, to an advisory sign located in position latitude 27°56.30'S, longitude 153°24.5'E, on a bearing 100°T across to the eastern side of the Labrador Channel to an advisory sign in position latitude 27°56.330'S, longitude 153°24.639'E
  • then in a in a south-easterly direction to the red lateral beacon at the western end of the South Wave Break Island Channel, in position latitude 27°56.480'S, longitude 153°24.683'E
  • then continuing in a south-easterly direction to an advisory sign located on the eastern edge of the Labrador Channel opposite Deepwater Point, in position latitude 27°56.575'S, longitude 153°24.726'E
  • then in a general southerly direction to the red lateral beacon, in position latitude 27°57.025'S, longitude 153°24.702'E
  • then across to the foreshore on bearing 275°T to an advisory sign to the south of Central Street, in position latitude 27°57.023'S, longitude 153°24.625'E.

As shown on map C6-49-3

 6 knots All 27 June 2008
Southport Broadwater  Waters within the following boundary:
  • a line commencing from the north-eastern tip of the Gold Coast Highway Bridge northward along the western foreshore to a position adjacent to the end of Nerang Street at latitude 27°57.941'S, longitude 153°25.15'E
  • then running in an easterly direction across to beacon S11
  • then running in a northerly direction to the special mark beacon, in position latitude 27°57.746'S, longitude 153°25.228'E at the entrance to the Olympic Pool access channel
  • then running on a bearing of 090°T across to the western shore of the Spit; then along the shore to the south-eastern tip of the Gold Coast Highway Bridge
  • then continuing along the bridge's eastern edge to its north-eastern tip.

As shown on map C6-49-3

 6 knots All 27 June 2008
Steiglitz Reach

All waters between Cabbage Tree Point and the south bank of the main entrance to Horizon Shores Marina bordered by the mainland and an imaginary line drawn:

  • beginning on the mainland, in position latitude 27°43.965'S, longitude 153°21.432'E bearing 90°T running to the red lateral beacon immediately north of Cabbage Tree Point boat ramp, in position latitude 27°43.965'S, longitude 153°21.533'E
  • then extending in a south-easterly direction across to the yellow special mark beacon, east of Cabbage Tree Point boat ramp in position latitude 27°44.122'S, longitude 153°21.666'E
  • then extending south to the northern point of the mangrove island
  • then along the western of the mangrove island in a southern direction to an imaginary line bearing 90°T from an advisory sign located on the south bank of the main entrance to Horizon Shores Marina, in position latitude 27°45.209'S, longitude 153°21.102'E.

As shown on map C6-52.

 6 knots All 27 June 2008
Tallebudgera Creek 
  • The waters seaward of an imaginary line drawn across the creek in an easterly direction from the boat ramp at Awoonga Avenue, Burleigh Waters
  • Upstream of an imaginary line drawn in a northernly direction across the creek from the extension of the western side of Mallawa Drive, Palm Beach.
6 knots All 21 May 2004
Tiger Mullet Channel

All waters bordered by an imaginary line:

  • commencing at an advisory sign located on the southern foreshore of Tiger Mullet Channel in position latitude 27°45.642'S, longitude 153°24.845'E
  • then north to an advisory sign located at latitude 27°45.575'S, longitude 153°24.845'E
  • then in a generally east north-easterly direction along the southern edge of the mangrove island to an advisory sign located at latitude 27°45.475'S, longitude 153°25.575'E
  • then south to an advisory sign located on the foreshore of Gold Bank at latitude 27°45.595'S, longitude 153°25.575'E.
 6 knots All 27 June 2008
Tipplers Passage

All waters bordered by an imaginary line drawn:

  • from the intersection of the high water mark of the west coast of South Stradbroke Island and latitude 27°48.100'S
  • then west to the port beacon at approximate longitude 153°25.55'E
  • then south to the port beacon at approximate latitude 27°48.232'S
  • then west to the mangrove line of Never Fail Islands
  • then in a generally southern direction along the mangrove line of Never Fail Islands to approximate latitude 27°48.289'S
  • then south to the northern tip of the mangrove line of Never Fail Islands
  • then in a generally southerly direction along the mangrove line of Never Fail Islands to approximate latitude 27°48.67'S
  • then in an east south-easterly direction to the starboard beacon at approximate position latitude 27°48.7692'S, longitude 153°25.1972'E
  • then across to the western shore of South Stradbroke Island on a bearing of 120°T
  • then in a generally northerly direction along the high water mark of South Stradbroke Island to the starting point.
 6 knots All 27 June 2008
Wasp Creek

All waters of Wasp Creek between the east (Broadwater) entry, at approximate position latitude 27°50.43'S, longitude 153°23.71'E and the west (Coomera River) entry, at approximate position latitude 27°50.3'S, longitude 153°22.95'E.

As shown on map S8sp-58-2.

 6 knots All 27 June 2008

Southern Downs and Scenic Rim

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Glenlyon Dam All waters from 28º57.740'S, 151º28.072'E approximately 50 metres west of the westernmost concrete boat ramp near Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park, in an imaginary line north to 28º57.523'S, 151º28.079' E then in an imaginary line east north-east to 28º57.491'S, 151º28.179'E and following the shoreline east, south and west back to 28º28.740'S, 151º28.072'E. 6 knots All 23 December 2011
Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park – Northern Channel
 All waters of the northern channel within the circuit of Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park from the advisory sign in position

28°32.672'S 150°19.897'E west, then north along the shoreline to the advisory sign in position 28°32.654'S 150°19.745'E then east along an imaginary line to the advisory sign in position 28°32.650'S 150°19.765'E then southeast then north along the shoreline to the advisory sign in position 28°32.652'S 150°19.847'E then south, east along an imaginary line to the advisory sign in initial position 28°32.672'S 150°19.897'E in Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park (shaded in pink on Map S8sp-68) held at the office of the Area Manager (Brisbane).
 6 knots All 7 June 2019
Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park – Southern Channel

All waters of the southern channel within the circuit of Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park from the advisory sign in position.

28°32.908'S 150°20.181'E south, then west along the shoreline to the advisory sign in position 28°33.017'S 150°19.954'E then along an imaginary line north west to the advisory sign in position 28°32.968'S 150°19.910'E then east, then north along the shoreline to the advisory sign in position 28°32.803'S 150°20.058'E then south east along an imaginary line to the advisory sign in initial position 28°32.908'S 150°20.181'E in Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park (shaded in pink on Map S8sp-68) held at the office of the Area Manager (Brisbane).

 6 knots All 7 June 2019
Lake Moogerah

The waters of Lake Moogerah, Brisbane

Except

The southern waters indicated in the below two zones:

Zone 1 – bound by co-ordinates from position line latitude 2803.126'S, longitude 152°31.461'E to a position latitude 28°03.290'S, longitude 152°31.621'E then along the southerly bank back to the original position.

Zone 2 – bound by co-ordinates from position line latitude 28°03.591'S, longitude 152°31.908'E to a position latitude 28°03.551'S, longitude 152°32.348'E then along the southerly bank back to the original position.

As shown on map S8sp-28.

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Leslie Dam All waters bordered to the north by the shoreline and the imaginary line running east from the advisory sign in position 28°13.187S, 151°54.388E on the western bank to another advisory sign in position 28°13.279S, 151°55.264E on the eastern bank (shaded in pink on Map S8sp-65-2) held at the office of the Area Manager (Gold Coast). 6 knots All 12 October 2018
Leslie Dam at prescribed low water levels (Less than 8% capacity)
 All waters bordered to the west by the shoreline and the imaginary line running south from approximate position latitude 28°14.142'S, longitude 151°54.154'E on the northern bank to approximate position latitude 28°14.393'S, longitude 151°54.226'E on the southern bank (shaded in pink on Map S8sp-70) held at the office of the Area Manager (Gold Coast).
 6 knots All 25 October 2019
Maroon Dam
 All waters bordered by the shoreline and imaginary lines: The first running South East from the advisory sign in position 28°10.686'S 152°39.159'E on the western point of "the Basin" near Maroon Outdoor Education Centre, to another advisory sign in position 28°10.768S 152°39.290E on the eastern point of "the Basin" (shaded in red on Map S8sp-41) The second line running South from the advisory sign in position 28°11.623'S 152°38.015'E on the Northern foreshore to another advisory sign in position 28°11.796'S 152°38.015'E on the southern foreshore upstream of Camp Lake Fire (shaded in red on Map S8sp-41)  6 knots All, excluding ships operated by Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Police Service and Boating and Fisheries Patrol and SEQWater Compliance Officers 14 October 2016
Moogerah Dam
 All waters bordered by the shoreline and the imaginary line running North East from the advisory sign in position 28°01.959'S 152°32.525'E on the western point of "the Gorge" to another advisory sign in position 28°01.919'S 152°32.602'E on the eastern point of "the Gorge" (shaded in red on Map S8sp-40)
 6 knots All, excluding ships operated by MSQ, QPS and Boating and Fisheries Patrol and SEQWater Compliance Officers
 14 October 2016
Serpentine Creek and canals 

All waters of Serpentine Creek and the canals bordered to the north by the weir across Serpentine creek at 28°32.357'S 150°19.758'E to

28°32.331'S 150°19.778'E and the imaginary line running north west from the advisory sign in position 28°32.638'S 150°19.942'E on the eastern bank of Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park to another advisory sign in position 28°32.602'S 150°19.896'E on the northern bank of Goondiwindi Natural Heritage and Water Park (shaded in pink on Map S8sp-68) held at the office of the Area Manager (Brisbane).

 6 knots All 7 June 2019

Brisbane and Moreton Bay

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Bald Hills Creek
   6 knots 8.0m in length & over
 21 May 2004
Brisbane River
  • Entrance beacons to Luggage Point
  • Upstream of Luggage Point
  • From the public boat ramp at Kookaburra Park to Mount Crosby Weir
  • Story Bridge to William Jolly Bridge
  • All creeks and waterways flowing into the Brisbane River (except the Bremer River)
  • The waters described as:
    • commencing at the waterline of the eastern bank nearest to location 27°35.630'S, 152°51.441'E
    • then south along the waterline of the eastern bank upstream to a location on the waterline nearest to 27°35.739'S, 152°51.431'E
    • then west across the river to a point on the waterline of the western bank nearest to location 27°35.739'S, 152°51.338'E
    • then north along the waterline of the western bank to a point on the waterline nearest to 27°35.630'S, 152°51.344'E
    • then easterly across Brisbane River to the point of commencement.
13 knots
8 knots
6 knots
15 knots

6 knots

6 knots
3.0m draft & over
3.0m draft & over
All
8.0m in length & over

All

All, excluding ships operated by Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Police Service and Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol
21 May 2004

 

21 May 2004

16 February 2018
Cabbage Tree Creek
 Upstream of a line extending approximately south-south-easterly from the jetty known as Baxter's Jetty. 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Caboolture River   6 knots 8.0m in length & over
 21 May 2004
Manly Harbour
 

The waters of the Manly Harbour bounded by an imaginary line:

  • from a position on the northern breakwater latitude 27°27.042'S, longitude 153°11.520'E
  • then in a north easterly direction to No. 7 starboard lateral beacon latitude 27°26.9523'S, longitude 153°11.7462'E
  • then across the channel to No. 8 port lateral beacon latitude 27°26.9838'S, longitude 153°11.7637'E
  • then continuing in a south westerly direction to a position on the top of the southern breakwater latitude 27°27.112'S, longitude 153°11.545'E
  • then back in a northerly direction across the channel to the initial position at the northern breakwater.

The waters marked in red as shown on Map S8sp-29-1.

 6 knots All 28 October 2022
Moreton Bay
 The waters of the Tangalooma Wrecks anchorage, Moreton Bay between the wrecks and the western foreshores of Moreton Island.
 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Lake Somerset

The waters of Lake Somerset, Brisbane


Except

The waters of the northern parts of Lake Somerset at approximate latitude 27°00.227'S, longitude 152°33.912'E and extending across to the eastern side of Lake Somerset at approximate latitude 27°00.342'S, longitude 152°34.356'E.

As shown on map S8sp-27.

Unlimited



6 knots

All



All

15 February 2008

6 May 2014
Pine River
 North and South Pine Rivers 6 knots 8.0m in length & over
 21 May 2004
Tingalpa Creek, Ransome to Capalaba All waters of the Tingalpa Creek extending from Molle Road in position latitude 27° 29.773'S, longitude 153° 11.223'E heading upstream to the Tingalpa Reservoir entrance in position latitude 27° 31.695'S, longitude 153° 10.824'E.

The waters marked in red as shown on Map S8sp-26-1.		 6 knots All 28 October 2022

Sunshine Coast

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Bells Creek - Caloundra

The following waters of Bells Creek:

  • commencing on the mean highwater mark of the northern bank of Bells Creek nearest to 26°50.498'S, 153°06.917'E,
  • then south-easterly to 26°50.557'S, 153°06.937'E
  • then south-westerly to 26°50.675'S, 153°06.787'E,
  • then north-westerly to 26°50.568'S, 153°06.743'E,
  • then westerly to 26°50.578'S, 153°06.675'E,
  • then south-westerly to 26°50.753'S, 153°06.560'E,
  • then westerly following the mean high-water mark of Bells Creek to 26°50.815'S, 153°06.159'E,
  • then north across Bells Creek to the mean high-water mark of the northern bank of Bells Creek nearest to 26°50.723'S, 153°06.159'E,
  • then generally easterly, northeasterly and easterly following the mean high-water mark of Bells Creek back to the position of commencement.

As shown on maps S9-200 & S8sp-91. 

 6 knots All 4 March 2022
Coolum Creek
 Waters of Coolum Creek upstream from 920 metres upstream of the creek's confluence with Maroochy River (a point adjacent to West Coolum Road).

As shown on map S9-183-1.
 6 knots All 17 May 2013
Currimundi Lake All waters of the lake and all creeks and waterways flowing into the lake
 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Eudlo Creek  Waters of Eudlo Creek:

upstream from 50 metres downstream of Eudlo Creek Bridge on David Low Way to 50 metres upstream of the public boat ramp in Fishermans Road, including the adjoining lagoon

upstream from 1,500 metres upstream of the public boat ramp in Fishermans Road.

As shown on map S9-185-2.		 6 knots All 6 September 2013
Maroochy River

Waters of Maroochy River:

upstream from 50 metres downstream of Brown's Rocks

As shown on map S9-176-1.
6 knots
All
17 Mary 2013
Maroochy River 

Waters of Maroochy River:

from 50 metres upstream of Lake Dunethin to 400 metres downstream of Lake Dunethin

As shown on map S9-176-1.

 6 knots All 17 May 2013
Maroochy River

Waters of Maroochy River:

within 50 metres upstream and downstream of the cane train bridge at the suburb of Maroochy River

As shown on map S9-176-1.

 6 knots All 17 May 2013
Maroochy River 

Waters of Maroochy River:

  • within the area bounded by an imaginary line from:
    • a point on the mainland adjacent to the intersection of Buna Street and Bradman Avenue at Maroochydore to
    • the western extremity of Chambers Island to
    • the eastern extremity of Chambers Island to
    • the upstream point at the entrance to Maroochy Waters canal

As shown on map S9-176-1

 6 knots All 17 May 2013
Maroochy River

Waters of Maroochy River:

  • within the area bounded by an imaginary line from:
    • a point on the mainland approximately 110 metres downstream of the boat ramp at Picnic Point (as marked by a speed sign) then
    • along an easterly line to the landmass of Channel Island and Goat Island then
    • in a generally easterly direction to the position latitude 26°39.103'S, longitude 153°5.993'E, as marked by a speed sign near the end of the most downstream groyne at Cotton Tree.

As shown on map S9-176-1

 6 knots  All 11 December 2015
Maroochy River  Water of Maroochy River from 1,500 metres downstream of the river's confluence with Coolum Creek to 1,050 metres upstream of David Low Bridge.

As shown on map S9-176-1.		 20 knots All 17 May 2013
Maroochy River

All creeks and waterways flowing into Maroochy River, except certain waters of Coolum, Petrie and Eudlo Creeks.

As shown on map S9-176-1.

 6 knots All 17 May 2013
Mooloolah River

(a) All creeks and waterways flowing into the river (other than shown in (b))

(b)All canals connected to the river within the area bounded by the entrance to the canal near Mooloolah Drive and the entrance near Chelsea Crescent

(c) All waters of the river downstream of McKenzies Bridge including the Mooloolaba Boat Harbour (other than as shown in (b)).

As shown on map C7-37-2.
6 knots

4 knots

6 knots
All
21 May 2004
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters within Noosa Inlet
  • commencing on the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.207'S, longitude 153°04.611'E
  • then in a north-easterly direction to approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°22.973'S, longitude 153°04.788'E near The Spit
  • then along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove in a generally south-easterly and south-westerly direction to the point of commencement

As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters of the Noosa River and connecting waterways
  • commencing on the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove of Little Woods Bay at latitude 26°23.301'S, longitude 153°04.673'E
  • then in a generally south-easterly direction to latitude 26°23.415'S, longitude 153°04.721'E which is at a distance of 60 metres from the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove of a canal estate in Noosa Heads
  • then in a generally westerly direction following a line at a distance of 60 metres from the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove to latitude 26°23.517'S, longitude 153°04.556'E near the western end of a canal estate in Noosa Heads
  • then in a generally south-westerly direction to latitude 26°23.569'S longitude 153°04.442'E which is at a distance of 60 metres from the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at Munna Point
  • then in a generally westerly direction along the Noosa River following a line at a distance of 60 metres from the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove to latitude 26°23.698'S, longitude 153°02.571'E near the entrance to Lake Doonella
  • then in a south-westerly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.727'S, longitude 153°02.554'E near Hilton Terrace road bridge, Noosaville
  • including all waters of Little Woods Bay, Woods Bay, Weyba Creek, Keyser Channel, Eenie Creek and all canals connecting with these waters.
As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters of the Noosa River and connecting waterways in the vicinity of Makepeace and Sheep Islands
  • commencing on the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°22.651'S, longitude 153°02.492'E on the mainland at Tewantin
  • then in a south-easterly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°22.688'S, longitude 153°02.570'E at the north end of Makepeace Island
  • then in a generally southerly direction along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove to latitude 26°22.952'S, longitude 153°02.785'E on the south-eastern side of Makepeace Island
  • then in a south-westerly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°22.993'S, longitude 153°02.739'E at the north end of Sheep Island
  • then in a generally westerly-south-westerly and north-easterly direction along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove to latitude 26°23.235'S, longitude 153°02.525'E on the eastern side of Sheep Island
  • then in a southerly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.466'S, longitude 153°02.429'E on the mainland at Tewantin
  • then in a generally northerly direction along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove of the mainland to the point of commencement.
As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters of the Noosa River in the vicinity of Goat Island
  • commencing on the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.616'S, longitude 153°02.653'E on the mainland at Noosa North Shore
  • then in a south-easterly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.634'S, longitude 153°02.674'E at the western end of Goat Island
  • then in a generally easterly direction along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove to latitude 26°23.674'S, longitude 153°03.232'E on the eastern side of Goat Island
  • then in an easterly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.683'S, longitude 153°03.480'E at Noosa North Shore
  • then in a generally westerly direction along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove of Noosa North Shore to the point of commencement.
As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent
 Waters of Lake Doonella

As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters of the Noosa River in the vicinity of Johns Landing
  • commencing on the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°19.659'S, longitude 153°02.158'E on the western bank of the Noosa River
  • then in an easterly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°19.659'S, longitude 153°02.223'E south on the eastern bank of the Noosa River near Forest Elbow
  • then in a generally northerly and westerly direction along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove of the Noosa River to latitude 26°19.159'S, longitude 153°00.929'E
  • then in a southerly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove of the Noosa River at latitude 26°19.203'S, longitude 153°00.929'E
  • then along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove in a generally easterly and southerly direction to the point of commencement.
As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters of the upper Noosa River and adjoining creeks and lakes
  • upstream of the parallel of latitude 26°13.999'S where it intersects the Noosa River near the north end of Lake Cootharaba at the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove including Kin Kin Creek
As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent
 Waters of Wooroi Creek, Cooroibah Creek, and Cooloothin Creek

As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters of the Noosa River
  • downstream of a line commencing on the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.193'S, longitude 153°02.564'E on the eastern side of Sheep Island to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°23.266'S, longitude 153°02.667'E on the eastern side of the Noosa River at Noosa North Shore
  • excluding the waters described in (1) to (5) above and the 30 knots commercial PWC area.
As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 20 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent

Waters of the Noosa River in the vicinity of the Tewantin Cable Ferry
  • commencing on the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°22.493'S, longitude 153°02.385'E on the western bank of the Noosa River south of Wooroi Creek
  • then in a north-easterly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°22.414'S, longitude 153°02.460'E on the eastern bank of the Noosa River
  • then in a generally northerly direction along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove of the eastern bank of the Noosa River to latitude 26°22.260'S, longitude 153°02.360'E
  • then in a south-westerly direction to the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove at latitude 26°22.327'S, longitude 153°02.265'E on the western bank of the Noosa River
  • then along the approximate seaward limit of land or mangrove in a generally southerly direction to the point of commencement excluding Wooroi Creek
As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 20 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River and waterways – Permanent
 Waters of Lake Weyba

As shown on maps S8sp-32-1, S8sp-33-1 and S8sp-34-1.
 20 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River – holiday speed limits in addition to the permanent six knots speed limit
 All waters of, and creeks flowing into, the Noosa River and Noosa Inlet:
  • downstream of the meridian of longitude 153°04.168'E where it intersects the Noosa River near "T" Boat Jetty, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
  • bounded at the mouth of the Noosa River
  • excluding the waters of Lake Weyba
Summer Holiday

From 1 December to 31 January.

Easter Holiday

From Good Friday to Easter Monday (the public holidays) and the Easter School Holiday as set by the Department of Education.

As shown on map S8sp-36-1.
 6 knots All 8 September 2023
Noosa River — Permanent
 The waters of the Noosa River bounded by an imaginary line:

starting at a point in the vicinity of the outer extremity of the line of mangroves on the north side of the Noosa River at approximate latitude 26°23.580'S, longitude 153°04.046'E;

then to a point in the Noosa River at latitude 26°23.636'S, longitude 153°04.067'E;

then to a point in the Noosa River at latitude 26°23.650' S, longitude 153°04.060'E;

then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to a point in the Noosa River at latitude 26°23.726'S, longitude 153°03.821' E;

then to a point in the Noosa River at latitude 26°23.720'S, longitude 153°03.806'E;

then to a point in the vicinity of the outer extremity of the line of mangroves on the north side of the Noosa River at approximate latitude 26°23.679'S, longitude 153°03.792'E;

then generally north-easterly along the outer extremity of the line of mangroves on the north side of the Noosa River to the starting point.

As shown on map C7-450.
  30 knots Personal watercraft (PWC) that –

are registered as a commercial ship; and

have the Noosa River commercial PWC area stated in a condition of their registration		 31 July 2020.
Petrie Creek
 Waters of Petrie Creek and waters flowing into the creek upstream from 50m downstream of the bridge across the creek on David Low Way at Diddillibah.

As shown on map S9-183-1.
 6 knots All  17 May 
Pumicestone Passage — Caloundra

The following waters of Pumicestone Passage:

  • commencing on the mean highwater mark of the northern bank of Pumicestone Passage nearest to 26°48.439'S, 153°07.945'E,
  • then south to 100m from the mean high-water mark of the northern bank of Pumicestone Passage nearest to 26°48.510'S, 153°07.939'E,
  • then generally westerly, southwesterly and southerly following a line 100m seaward of the mean high-water mark of the coast, to 100m seaward of the mean highwater mark of the coast nearest to 26°49.790'S, 153°07.352'E,
  • then southerly-westerly to 26°49.911'S, 153°07.219'E
  • then southerly to 26°49.999'S, 153°07.232'E
  • then southerly to 26°50.028'S, 153°07.218'E
  • then westerly to the position on the mean high-water mark of the coast adjacent to the northern side of Military Jetty and nearest to 26°50.005'S, 153°07.163'E,
  • then northerly following the mean high-water mark of the coast to the mean high-water mark nearest to 26°49.935'S, 153°07.137'E,
  • then across Lamerough Canal to the opposite bank to the mean high-water mark nearest to 26°49.899'S, 153°07.137'E,
  • then northerly and easterly along the mean high-water mark of the coast back to the position of commencement.

As shown on maps S9-200 and S8sp-92.

 6 knots All 4 March 2022
Pumicestone Passage — Caloundra

The following waters of Pumicestone Passage:

  • commencing 100m south of the mean high-water mark of the northern bank of Pumicestone Passage nearest to 26°48.510'S, 153°07.939'E,
  • then south to the mean highwater mark of Bribie Island nearest to 26°48.602'S, 153°07.932'E,
  • then generally westerly and southerly following the mean high-water mark of the western side of Bribie Island to 26°49.336'S, 153°07.907'E,
  • then southerly to the mean highwater mark of the western side of Bribie Island nearest to 26°49.570'S, 153°07.841'E,
  • then southerly following the mean high-water mark of the western side of Bribie Island to the mean high-water mark nearest to 26°50.028'S, 153°07.718'E,
  • then west to 26°50.028'S, 153°07.218'E
  • then northerly to 26°49.999'S, 153°07.232'E,
  • then north westerly to 26°49.911'S, 153°07.219'E,
  • then north easterly to the position 100m seaward of the mean highwater mark of the coast nearest to 26°49.790'S, 153°07.352'E,
  • then generally northerly and easterly following a line 100m seaward of the mean high-water mark of the coast, back to the position of commencement.

As shown on maps S9-200 and S8sp-92.

 20 knots All 4 March 2022

Maryborough

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Mary River All waters between Granville Road Bridge and the extension of the western alignment of Richmond Street, Maryborough to the intersection with the high water mark to the high water mark on the opposite foreshore as marked by signs on the bank. 6 knots All 21 May 2004

Bundaberg

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Boondooma Dam

The waters of Boondooma Dam adjacent to the Lakeside camping area and boat ramp bordered by:

  • Western side of closure line 26°05.998'S and 151°26.842'E;
  • Eastern side of closure line (campsite side) 26°06.137'S and 151°26.919'E.

As shown on map C8-17 or S9-12-1.

 6 knots All 29 October 2004
Burnett River

The waters of the Burnett River bounded by an imaginary line running from the north bank in approximate position, latitude 24°45.2552'S, longitude 152°23.7393'E through starboard beacon 15 and port lateral beacon 16 to the south bank at approximate position latitude 24°45.5108'S, longitude 152°23.8005'E, then extending upstream to an imaginary line running from the east bank at approximate position, latitude 24°45.8687'S, longitude 152°22.9952'E through port lateral beacon 22 to the west bank at approximate position latitude 24°45.7512'S, longitude 152°22.7957'E.

As shown on maps S8sp-1 and S9-67.

 6 knots 8.0m in length and over 7 April 2006
Burnett River

The waters upstream of Bundaberg Creek to the Fish Board Wharf (also known as the Public Jetty).

As shown on maps S8sp-1 and S9-67.

 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Fred Haigh Dam
 The waters of the inlet in Lake Monduran (Fred Haigh Dam) south of the dam wall commencing at the western mouth of the inlet at approximate position 24º52.529'S, 151º50.904'E and extending across the mouth of the inlet in a north easterly direction to approximate position 24º52.489'S, 151º50.995'E.

As shown on map C8-37.		 6 knots All 20 July 2012
Round Hill Creek
 The waters starting at high water mark at Monument Point at approximate latitude 24°09.60'S, longitude 151°52.96'E.

Follow the high water mark in a generally south direction to the intersection point of the high water mark and latitude 24°10.85'S. Then in a westerly direction along latitude 24°10.85'S to its intersection point with the high water mark on the western bank of Round Hill Creek at Eurimbula National Park.

Follow the high water mark at Eurimbula National Park in a generally northern direction around the northern tip of the western mouth of Round Tree Creek to the approximate position of latitude 24°10.33'S, longitude 151°52.19'E.

Then in a north-easterly direction back to the starting point at Monument Point.

As shown on map C3-129 or C8-71.
 6 knots All ships, excluding ships operated by Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Police Service and Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol
 21 February 2020

Hervey Bay and Urangan

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Double Island Point Lagoon A 6-knot speed limit zone is now in place within the Double Island Point lagoon bounded by the high water mark from the approximate position of 25°57.010'S, 153°9.891'E, heading generally North East and then North following the high tide mark to position 25°55.744'S, 153°10.938'E, then extending South West generally following the sand spit along an imaginary line to the approximate position of 25°56.624'S, 153°9.891'E, then continuing South to position 25°57.010'S, 153°9.891'E that encompasses the entire Double Island Point lagoon.

As shown on the red section of map S8sp-89.		 6 knots All 4 February 2022
Lake Lenthall All waters of Lake Lenthall on Lot 1 Plan SP159827 located 40km south west of Hervey Bay. 6 knots All 26 February 2010

Rockhampton

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Fitzroy River
 
 The waters commencing 100 metres upstream of the Fitzroy River Barrage to an imaginary line extending in a north-easterly direction from the western (or upstream) bank of Lion Creek to the western (or upstream) alignment of Richardson Road as marked by signs.

As shown on map C8-82.		 6 knots All motorised ships 21 May 2004
Fitzroy River, Rockhampton The Fitzroy River Rockhampton, bounded by the positions beginning at the western side of the Fitzroy River bridge at the approximate position of 23°22.532'S, 150°30.805'E, extending to the eastern side of the Fitzroy River bridge to position 23°22.447'S, 150°30.939'E, then south approximately 1.37nm to the entrance of GaviaI Creek to the position 23°23.597'S, 1S0°31.774'E, then directly opposite spanning the Fitzroy River at position 23°23.480'S, 150°31.855'E.

As shown on the red section of map S8sp-79-2.		 6 knots All 26 February 2021

Gladstone

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Auckland Creek
 All waters of Auckland Creek from an imaginary line drawn across the creek from approximate latitude 23°50.413'S, longitude 151°14.071'E to approximate latitude 23°50.468'S, longitude 151°14.071'E then seaward to an imaginary line commencing from approximate position latitude 23°49.905'S, longitude 151°15.233'E across to the flashing green marker at approximate position latitude 23°49.878'S, longitude 151°15.137'E continuing then to approximate position latitude 23°49.875'S, longitude 151°15.049'E.

As shown on map S8sp-10.
 6 knots All 12 March 2010
Boyne River

The waters of Boyne River commencing at the John Oxley bridge at latitude 23º 56.83'S, longitude 151º 21.44'E then north along the western shore to the mouth of the river at latitude 23º 56.16'S, longitude 151º 21.29'E and across the river mouth to latitude 23º 56.17'S, longitude 151º 21.45'E then south along the eastern shore to the bridge at latitude 23 º 56.79'S, longitude 151º 21.5'E and across the bridge to the starting point.

As shown on map C8-26.

 6 knots All 30 October 2009
Burrum River The waters of the Burrum River commencing from weir No. 1 extending upstream in a south westerly direction for approximately 4.6kms to weir No. 2 bounded by imaginary lines:
  • Weir No. 1 from the river’s western bank at approximate position latitude 25°19.742'S, longitude 152°33.755'E, to the river’s eastern bank at approximate position latitude 25°19.791'S, longitude 152°33.788'E
  • Weir No. 2 from the river’s western bank at approximate position latitude 25°21.548'S, longitude 152°31.967'E, to the river’s eastern bank at approximate position latitude 25°21.587'S, longitude 152°32.006'E.
As shown on map S8sp-113-1. 		6 knots All 7 February 2025
Great Keppel Island

At Great Keppel Island, bounded by the positions:

  • beginning at the Northern tip of The Spit at position of 23°10.717'S, 150°55.992'E
  • then West to 23°10.749'S,150°55.846'E
  • then extending south offshore from Fisherman's Beach approximately 0.41 nautical miles to position 23°11.135'S, 150°55.984'E
  • then continuing south offshore of Shelving Beach approximately 0.32 nautical miles to position 23°11.453'S, 150°56.040'E
  • then continuing further south approximately 0.43 nautical miles offshore of Monkey Beach to position 23°11.855'S, 150°56.233'E
  • then heading East to the position of 23°11.838'S, 150°56.280'E
  • then following the high-water mark generally North to the starting point at the Spit.

As shown on the hatched red section of map C8-83.

 6 knots All 2 July 2021
Lake Awoonga

The waters of Lake Awoonga

Except

The waters commencing north of the Iron Bark public boat ramp at a position 24°03.910'S, 151°17.540'E extending approximately 300 metres in a south west direction to position 24°04.000'S, 151°17.389'E and extending in a south east direction approximately 1700 metres to position 24˚04.582'S, 151˚18.168'E and extending in a north east direction approximately 310 metres to position 24°04.480'S, 151°18.260'E.

As shown on map S8sp-30.

Unlimited

 

6 knots

All

 

All

 26 October 2018
Mount Morgan #7 Dam

The waters of lake Mount Morgan #7 Dam extending upstream from the dam wall to the extent of navigable waters.

 6 knots All 27 January 2012

Emerald

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Lake Maraboon (Fairbairn Dam)

The waters of lake Maraboon (Fairbairn Dam) extending from approximate position latitude 23º 39.6955'S, longitude 148º 4.5005'E on the south western bank of the inlet extending in a straight line across to position latitude 23º 39.7617'S, longitude 148º 4.7429'E on the south eastern bank of the inlet towards the shoreline.

As shown on map C8-20-1.

 6 knots All 30 October 2009

Longreach and Barcoo

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Barcoo River

The area locally known as Avington Waterhole, bounded by the positions 24°04.20E; 144°58.03S and 24°05.29E; 144°58.47S.

As shown on map S8ws-23.

 6 knots All ships excluding ships engaged in waterskiing activities 16 December 2005
Thomson River

A 6-knot speed limit zone is now in place at Thomson River, from the Railway Bridge located between positions 23°24.439'S, 144°14.054'E, and 23°24.475'S, 144°14.069'E, and extending approximately 532 metres upstream to a position bisecting the water of the Thomson River between positions 23°24.477'S, 144°14.362'E and 23°24.512'S, 144°14.358'E.

As shown on map S8sp-90.

 6 knots All 11 March 2022

Mackay and Whitsundays

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Airlie Beach (Abel Point Buoy Mooring Grid and Coral Sea Marina)

The waters of Pioneer Bay, near Abel Point, Airlie Beach:

  • commencing on the mean high-water mark on the Coral Sea Marina rock wall at 20°15.777'S, 148°42.650'E
  • then northerly to 20°15.653'S, 148°42.654'E near the channel entrance port lateral mark beacon
  • then westerly across to 20°15.650'S, 148°42.620'E near channel entrance starboard lateral mark beacon
  • then northerly to 20°15.559'S, 148°42.636'E
  • then north-north westerly to 20°15.517'S, 148°42.621'E
  • then north-westerly to 20°15.429'S, 148°42.397'E.
  • then westerly to 20°15.442'S, 148°42.351'E
  • then south-westerly to 20°15.578'S, 148°42.230'E
  • then south-westerly to 20°15.780' S, 148°42.142'E
  • then south south-westerly to 20°16.048'S, 148°42.087'E
  • then southerly to 20°16.089'S, 148°42.089'E
  • then south-east to mean high water mark at 20°16.249'S, 148°42.227'E
  • then generally northerly, easterly and westerly following the mean high watermark back to the position of commencement
  • including all waters within the Coral Sea Marina.

As shown on the red section of Map: S8sp-93.

 6 knots All ships except for ships operated by Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Water Police, Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

OR

any ship operated by Volunteer Marine Rescue in emergency response

OR

any ship otherwise exempted from time to time by direction of the Regional Harbour Master
 6 May 2022
Airlie Beach (Mandalay Buoy Mooring Grid and Port of Airlie)

The waters of Pioneer Bay near Mandalay Buoy Mooring grid and Port of Airlie:

  • commencing on the mean high-water mark near the Port of Airlie boat ramp at 20°16.425'S, 148°43.564'E
  • then north-easterly to 20°16.402'S, 148°43.598'E near the port lateral mark beacon for the Port of Airlie channel
  • then north-easterly to 20°16.320'S, 148°43.658'E near the port lateral mark beacon for the Port of Airlie channel
  • then northerly to 20°16.273'S, 148°43.657'E near the port lateral mark beacon for the Port of Airlie channel
  • then northerly to 20°16.166'S, 148°43.682'E near the port lateral mark beacon for the Port of Airlie channel
  • then north-easterly to 20°15.911'S, 148°43.957'E
  • then northerly to 20°15.639'S, 148°43.986'E
  • then north-westerly to 20°15.402'S, 148°43.937'E
  • then north-westerly to 20°15.232'S, 148°43.879'E
  • then north-westerly to 20°15.210'S, 148°43.853'E
  • then south-westerly to 20°15.259'S, 148°43.733'E
  • then south-westerly to 20°15.401'S, 148°43.681'E
  • then southerly to 20°15.498'S, 148°43.675'E near the port lateral mark beacon for the Port of Airlie channel
  • then westerly to 20°15.498'S, 148°43.642'E near the starboard lateral mark beacon for the Port of Airlie channel
  • then north-westerly to 20°15.365'S, 148°43.600'E
  • then north-westerly to 20°15.330'S, 148°43.571'E
  • then westerly to 20°15.338'S, 148°43.528'E
  • then south-westerly to 20°15.585'S, 148°42.951'E
  • then south-westerly to 20°15.729'S, 148°42.898'E
  • then southerly to 20°15.785'S, 148°42.889'E
  • then south-easterly to the mean high water mark at 20°15.826'S, 148°42.912'E
  • generally easterly and southerly following the mean high water-mark back to the position of commencement
  • including all waters within the Port of Airlie Marina.

As shown on the red section of Map: S8sp-93.

 6 knots  All ships except for ships operated by Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Water Police, Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

OR

any ship operated by Volunteer Marine Rescue in emergency response

OR

any ship otherwise exempted from time to time by direction of the Regional Harbour Master		 6 May 2022
Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island 

All waters between the southern tip of Dolphin Point and the northern tip of Castle Rock intersecting with the Reef Protection Markers at:

  • latitude 20°02.2734'S, longitude 148°52.8008'E;
  • latitude 20°02.5063'S, longitude 148°52.8829'E;
  • latitude 20°02.6290'S, longitude 148°52.8685'E;
  • latitude 20°02.7854'S, longitude 148°52.8196'E; and
  • latitude20°02.8586'S, longitude 148°52.6992'E.

As shown on map S8sp-102.

 6 knots All 23 December 2005
Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island

All waters between the buoys in the following positions and extending to the shore:

  • Buoy 1, an unlit starboard lateral mark buoy, in position latitude 20°02.5922'S, longitude 148°52.9032'E;
  • Buoy 2, an unlit port lateral mark buoy, in position latitude 20°02.5829'S, longitude 148°52.8974'E;
  • Buoy 3, a starboard channel marker, in position latitude 20°02.5893'S, longitude 148°52.9182'E.
  • Buoy 4, a port channel marker, in position latitude 20°02.5842'S, longitude 148°52.9159'E;
  • Buoy 5, a starboard channel marker, in position latitude 20°02.5854'S, longitude 148°52.9306'E; and
  • Buoy 6, a port channel marker, in position latitude 20°02.5806'S, longitude 148°52.9301'E.

As shown on map S8sp-102.

 3 knots All 23 December 2005
Bundoora Dam, Middlemount
 All waters of Bundoora Dam 6 knots All 20 May 2016
Dent Passage

The waters within Dent Passage:

  • starting at a point at approximate position latitude 20° 20.850'S, longitude 148° 56.250'E
  • then easterly to approximate position latitude 20° 20.850'S, longitude 148° 56.435'E
  • then southerly to approximate position latitude 20° 21.200'S, longitude 148° 56.435'E
  • then westerly to approximate position latitude 20° 21.200'S, longitude 148° 56.335'E
  • then north-westerly to approximate position latitude 20° 20.980'S, longitude 148° 56.250'E
  • then in a northerly direction to the starting point at approximate position latitude 20° 20.850'S, longitude 148° 56.250'E.

As shown on map S8sp-103.

 6 knots All 19 December 2008
Dumbleton Weir

The waters of Pioneer River from Dumbleton Weir upstream for approximately 18 kms.

As shown on map S9-42. 

 6 knots All 4 November 2005
Eimeo/Bucasia Basin

The waters to the high tide mark of Sunset Bay south-east of a line from latitude 21° 02.24'S, longitude 149° 10.24'E across to latitude 21° 02.00'S, longitude 149°10.47'E and including all waters of Eimeo Creek to the high tide mark.

As shown on map S8sp-74-1.

 6 knots All 4 September 2009
Mackay Harbour

West of a line from the seaward end of the Northern Breakwater to the seaward end of the Southern Breakwater.

As shown on map S8sp-100.

 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Peter Faust Dam, Lake Proserpine

All waters within and to the westerly area of the Peter Faust Dam shoreline bounded in a line from the shoreline at Point:

  • 2022.091'S 148°22.817'E and then in a line to and between Points,
  • 20°22.059'S 148°22.818'E then to,
  • 20°22.137'S 148°22.680'E then to,
  • 20°22.220'S 148°22.596'E then to,
  • 20°22.311'S 148°22.552'E then to,
  • 20°22.477'S 148°22.606'E then to,
  • 20°22.538'S 148°22.601'E then to,
  • 20°22.653'S 148°22.460'E then to the shore at Point,
  • 20°22.685'S 148°22.507'E.

As shown on the red section of Map S8sp-110.

 6 knots All ships except for ships operated by Maritime Safety Queensland, Queensland Water Police, Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrols, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Sunwater, OR any ship otherwise exempted from time to time by direction of the Regional Harbour Master 1 March 2024
Shute Harbour

The waters bounded by an imaginary line drawn from:

  • Coral Point on the mainland;
  • to the north-east extremity of Tancred Island;
  • along to eastern shore to the southern extremity of Tancred Island;
  • to the point on the mainland intersected by an imaginary line drawn 242° true.

As shown on map S8sp-46-1.

 6 knots All 21 May 2004

Bowen and Burdekin

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Barratta Creek, Ayr

The waters of Barratta Creek described as:

  • Commencing at a point on the high water mark of Barratta Creek, nearest to location 19°26.923' S, 147°14.465' E,
  • then downstream along the high water mark of the western bank of Barratta Creek to a point on the high water mark nearest to location 19°26.616' S, 147°14.354' E,
  • then easterly across Barratta Creek to a point on the high water mark nearest to location 19°26.600' S, 147°14.442' E,
  • then upstream along the high water mark to a point on the high water mark nearest to location 19°26.875' S, 147°14.512' E, then then westerly across Barratta Creek to the point of commencement.
 6 knots All 27 March 2015
Bowen Boat Harbour

The waters of Bowen Boat Harbour access channel and Bowen Boat Harbour described as:

  • Commencing at the point on the mean high-water mark of the southern extremity of the western breakwall, nearest to 20°01.225'S, 148°15.383'E,
  • then along the mean high-water mark of the inner breakwall, the inner harbour and the Duckpond to the point on the mean high-water mark nearest to 20°00.873'S, 148°15.516'E
  • then south-easterly across the mouth of Magazine Creek to a point on the mean high-water mark nearest to 20°00.922'S, 148°15.579'E,
  • then along the mean high-water mark to the point on the mean high-water mark of the southern extremity of the eastern breakwall nearest to 20°01.225'S, 148°15.412'E,
  • then in a south-westerly direction to the starboard lateral beacon located at, or about, position 20°01.229'S, 148°15.409'E,
  • then south to the starboard lateral beacon located at, or about, position 20°01.360'S, 148°15.409'E,
  • then west to the port lateral beacon located at, or about, position 20°01.230'S, 148°15.386'E,
  • then in a north-westerly direction back to the point of commencement.

As shown on map S8sp-88.

 6 knots All 18 February 2022
Burdekin, Charters Towers

The waters of The Weir, Burdekin River, Charters Towers, described as:

  • commencing at a point on the waterline of the eastern bank of the Burdekin River nearest to location 19°57.155'S, 146°17.786'E,
  • then generally southerly along the waterline of the eastern bank to a point where the waterline meets The Weir, nearest to location 19°57.939'S, 146°18.519'E,
  • then westerly across The Weir to a point where the waterline meets the western bank nearest to location 19°57.965'S, 146°18.326'E,
  • then generally northerly along the waterline of the western bank to a point on the waterline nearest to location 19°57.222'S, 146°17.683'E,
  • then easterly across the Burdekin River to the point of commencement.

As shown on map S8sp-73.

 6 knots All motorised vessels except un-manned remote-controlled vessels less than 1.5m in length  13 September 2019
Molongle Creek, Home Hill 

The waters of Molongle Creek described as:

  • Commencing at the starboard lateral beacon located at, or about, position 19°49.843'S, 147°42.176'E,
  • then in a south-easterly direction across the Molongle Creek Boat Ramp Channel to the port lateral beacon located at, or about, position 19°49.849'S 147°42.189'E,
  • then southerly to position 19°49.887'S, 147°42.183'E,
  • then south-westerly to position 19°49.942'S, 147°42.066'E,
  • then south-westerly, northerly and north-easterly following the mean high-water mark of Molongle Creek Boat Ramp Channel to the position on the mean high-water mark nearest to position 19°49.861'S, 147°42.147'E,
  • then in a north-easterly direction back to the point of commencement.
 6 knots All 9 September 2022
Ocean (Mud) Creek, Airdmillan

The waters of Ocean (Mud) Creek, Airdmillan, described as:

  • Commencing at a point on the western bank of Ocean (Mud) Creek, Airdmillan, at 19° 31.000' S, 147° 30.095' E,
  • then east across Ocean (Mud) Creek, to the point 19° 31.000' S, 147° 30.113' E,
  • then generally south-westerly to the point 19° 31.043' S, 147° 30.094' E,
  • then generally southerly to the point 19° 31.075' S, 147° 30.100' E,
  • then generally easterly to the point 19° 31.071' S, 147° 30.150' E,
  • then south to the point 19° 31.094' S, 147° 30.150' E,
  • then generally westerly to the point 19° 31.095' S, 147° 30.116' E,
  • then generally westerly to the point 19° 31.089' S, 147° 30.086' E,
  • then generally northerly to the point 19° 31.056' S, 147° 30.075' E,
  • then generally northerly to the point 19° 31.024' S, 147° 30.081' E,
  • then generally northerly to the point of commencement.

As shown on map S8sp-81.

 6 knots All 13 November 2020

Townsville

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Magnetic Island

The waters of Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, described as:

  • commencing at a point on the mean high-water mark of Magnetic Island nearest to location 19° 6.165'S, 146° 51.710'E,
  • then south-easterly, south-westerly, southerly and westerly along the mean high-water mark of Magnetic Island to a point on the mean high-water mark nearest to location 19° 7.050'S, 146° 51.599'E,
  • then north-westerly to the location 19° 6.863'S, 146° 51.450'E,
  • then north-easterly back to the point of commencement.

As shown in pink on map S8sp-72.

 6 knots
 All 9 August 2019
Nelly Bay Harbour, Magnetic Island  All navigable waters of Nelly Bay Harbour (Magnetic Harbour) inside an area bounded by an imaginary line between the breakwaters and the bridge to the western breakwater.

As shown on map S9-24-2.
 4 knots
 All
  21 May 2004
Ross Creek The waters of Ross Creek upstream of a point on the high water mark of the eastern bank of Ross Creek nearest to location 19°15.018' S, 146°49.811' E, and a point on the high water mark of the western breakwall of Ross Creek nearest to location 19°14.975' S, 146°49.772' E.
 6 knots
 All 27 March 2015
Ross River

The waters of Ross River described as:

  • commencing at a point on the high water mark of the western bank of Ross River, nearest to location 19°15.461'S, 146°50.695'E,
  • then south-easterly to Beacon No.4 located at, or about, location 19°15.501'S, 146°50.746'E,
  • then south-westerly to a point on the high water mark of the Port Access Bridge nearest to location 19°16.184'S, 146°50.141'E,
  • then south-westerly following the high water mark of the southern bank of the Ross River (excluding Stuart Creek) to a point on the high water mark of Ross River, nearest to location 19°16.954'S, 146°49.576'E,
  • then westerly across Ross River to a point on the high water mark of the northern bank nearest to location 19°16.954'S, 146°49.487'E,
  • then north-easterly following the High water mark of the northern bank of Ross River (including Goondi Creek to the limit of tidal influence) back to the point of commencement.

As shown on map C10-23.

 6 knots
4 February 2019
Ross River

The waters of Aplins Weir, between Aplins Weir and Black Weir, Ross River.

As shown on map C10-23.

 6 knots  all motorised vessels except motorised vessels operating as support vessels to rowing craft underway.
 27 March 2015
Ross River

The waters of Black Weir, Ross River, described as:

  • commencing at a point on the waterline of the eastern bank of Ross River nearest to location 19°20.812'S, 146°43.918'E,
  • then southerly along the waterline of the eastern bank to a point on the waterline nearest to location 19°21.214'S, 146°44.027'E,
  • then westerly across the river to a point on the waterline of the western bank nearest to location 19°21.214'S, 146°43.987'E,
  • then northerly along the western bank to a point on the waterline nearest to location 19°20.812'S, 146°43.863'E,
  • then easterly across the Ross River to the point of commencement.

As shown on map C10-23.

 6 knots
 all motorised vessels except motorised vessels operating as support vessels to rowing craft underway
 24 May 2019
Ross River

 The waters of Black Weir, Ross River, upstream of:

  • a point on the eastern bank at 19°22.024' S, 146°44.020' E, and
  • a point on the western bank at 19°22.029' S, 146°43.981'E to the Ross River Dam wall.

As shown on map C10-23.

 6 knots
 All 27 March 2015 
Ross River

The waters of Black Weir, Ross River:

  • 30 meters upstream and 30 meters downstream of the Vickers Bridge (formerly Twin Cities Bridge).

As shown on map C10-23.

 6 knots
 all motorised vessels except motorised vessels operating as support vessels to rowing craft underway
 27 March 2015
Stoney Creek, Townsville The waters of Stoney Creek commencing 30 metres upstream of the Stoney Creek/Bohle River boat ramp (located at the end of Marina Drive), downstream to the confluence of Stoney Creek with the Bohle River. 6 knots All 27 March 2015
Townsville Harbour

The waters of Townsville harbour described as:

  • Commencing at a point on the high water mark of the northern extremity of the eastern breakwall, nearest to location 19°14.571' S, 146°50.131' E,
  • then generally easterly, southerly, and westerly to a point on the high water mark of Ross Creek nearest to location 19°15.018' S, 146°49.811'E,
  • then north-westerly to a point on the high water mark of the western breakwall of Ross Creek nearest to location 19°14.975' S, 146°49.772' E,
  • then north-easterly following the high water mark to a point on the high water mark nearest to location 19°14.618' S, 146°50.000' E,
  • then easterly back to the point of commencement.
 10 knots Ships over 8m in length 27 March 2015

Cassowary Coast and Lucinda

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Enterprise Channel, Dungeness Herbert River

The waters of Enterprise Channel, Herbert River, Dungeness, described as:

Commencing at a point on the mean high water mark of the eastern bank of Enterprise Channel, Dungeness, nearest to point 18°31.267'S, 146°19.078'E,

  • then in a westerly direction, across Enterprise Channel, to the point 18°31.268'S, 146°18.937'E,
  • then southerly to the point 18°31.547'S, 146°19.016'E,
  • then south-westerly to the point of 18°31.653'S, 146°18.966'E,
  • then west-south-westerly to the point 18°31.837'S, 146°18.748'E,
  • then due south to the point 18°31.903'S, 146°18.748'E,
  • then easterly to the point 18°31.887'S, 146°18.804'E,
  • then north-easterly to the point 18°31.790'S, 146°18.989'E,
  • then continuing north-easterly to the point on the mean high water mark of the eastern bank of Enterprise Channel nearest to point 18°31.636'S, 146°19.095'E,
  • then in a northerly direction following the mean high-water mark back to the point of commencement.

As shown on map S8sp-75-1.

 6 knots All 22 November 2019
Fishers Creek, Rungoo

The waters of Fishers Creek, Rungoo, described as:

  • Commencing at the position on the mean high-water mark adjacent to the northern side of Fishers Creek Boat Ramp nearest to position 18°27.453'S, 146°09.051'E,
  • then east to position 18°27.453'S, 146°09.97'E,
  • then easterly to position 18° 27.407'S, 146°09.210'E,
  • then easterly to position 18°27.384'S, 146°09.321'E,
  • then south-easterly to position 18°27.425'S, 146°09.354'E,
  • then west across Fishers Creek to position 18°27.425'S, 146°09.325'E,
  • then north-westerly to position 18°27.405'S, 146°09.309'E,
  • then westerly to position 18°27.412'S, 146°09.240'E,
  • then westerly to position 18°27.435'S, 146°09.194'E,
  • then westerly to position 18°27.435'S, 146°09.079'E,
  • then west across Fishers Creek to position 18°27.477'S, 146°09.057'E,
  • then north-westerly to the position on the mean high-water mark adjacent to the southern side of Fishers Creek Boat Ramp nearest to position 18°27.459'S, 146°09.047'E,
  • then north-easterly across Fishers Creek Boat Ramp back to the point of commencement.

As shown on map S8sp-85.

 6 knots All 18 February 2022

Mount Isa

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Leichhardt River The waters of Lake Julius in Leichhardt River within approximately 400 metres (upstream and downstream) of Sunday Gully and including Sunday Gully. 6 knots Over 6.0m in length 21 May 2004

Cairns and Far North Queensland

Waterway location Description of use Speed Ships affected Date gazetted
Cairns

Trinity Inlet inshore from no. 9 beacon

 8 knots 3.0m draft & over 21 May 2004
Cairns Smiths Creek  6 knots 3.0m draft & over 21 May 2004
Cairns Smiths Creek between Senrab Point and Chinaman Creek. 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Cairns entrance channel All navigable waters of Cairns entrance channel seaward of beacon 15 and draft greater than 3m. 12 knots All 18 March 2022
Daintree River The waters bordered by the ferry crossing that runs between Cape Tribulation Road and a line across the Daintree River 30 metres upstream of the Public Wharf at Daintree Township. 6 knots  Over 6.0m in length 21 May 2004
Half Moon Creek 

All navigable waters of Half Moon Creek, upstream from a line bounded by 16°48.043S, 145°42.742E and 16°48.043S, 145°42.958E.

As shown on map S8sp-82.

 6 knots All 21 May 2021
Johnstone River  Between Ninds Creek upstream to Hospital Point. 6 knots All 21 May 2004
Port Douglas All waters upstream of number five starboard lateral beacon to an imaginary line across Packers Creek approximately one nautical mile upstream of the yacht club currently marked by a submerged pipeline warning sign and 6 knot sign. 6 knots All 15 July 2022
Tinaroo Dam 

The waters of Tinaroo Dam in the Atherton Tableland

Except

The waters south of an imaginary line drawn from:

  • the speed sign adjacent to Harper Avenue:
  • then in an easterly direction (across the mouth of an unnamed creek) to the speed sign on the bank of the creek
  • then in a north-eastern direction (across Maroobi Creek) to the speed sign on the bank of the creek.

Unlimited

 

6 knots

All

 

All

21 May 2004

28 October 2022
Weipa To seaward of a line joining Gonbung Point and no.21 beacon 10 knots  3.0m draft and over 26 February 2016
Weipa Upstream from a line joining Gonbung Point and no.21 beacon 8 knots  3.0m draft and over 26 February 2016
Weipa The waters of Weipa Harbour east of a line running south from Kerr Point to Urquhart Point, including the Embley and Hey rivers. 25 knots All ships transporting passengers except crew 26 February 2016
Last updated
07 April 2025