Black Panther 1,587 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 If you were going to leave your boat for a couple of months in QLD what are the options? Prices? Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Where David? Mooloolaba is good - lauries yard right up the end of the canal is cheapest. Whats your draft? Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 2.6m Pretty much anywhere in QLD that is safe and affordable. (this is all your fault by the way) Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 That's OK, I can handle it! Not sure what the prices are now, but here is the web site; http://www.lawriesboatservices.com.au/ Its well sheltered, and you should get up there fine. A dingy ride to "town" and the main beach. All boat services available. Bus to the airport... We stayed there for 3 weeks or so, enjoyed all of it! Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 email sent, cheers Link to post Share on other sites
tuffyluffy 76 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I can second IT's comments. I left my boat at the Mooloolaba YC marina for several months and its a great spot - good amenities, reasonably priced, friendly bunch etc. Theres lots of good sheltered mooring options up the Mooloolaba river, from marinas, to poles to swings etc. Cant remember what I paid for the berth, but it was similar to Auckland and a whole lot cheaper than the likes of Sydney. Mooloolaba is about an hours drive north of Brisbane and the Brisbane based customs were OK with us "checking out" in Brisbane then driving north to leave via boat, im unsure about entry though. BTW - if you get the customs agent with the initials TC, i pity you. Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Sounds good. WHat happened was I looked at IT's photos of his trip and now the itchy feet are driving me crazy. Realistically I've got 2 years to wait (plus pay off the boat and get her ready). But my brother called last night and I made the offhand suggestion that I could take the boatto the Whitsundays next year and they could join us for a while. He was all over it and an hour later my sister called from CA saying they would come too. It has gone from a casual comment to something approaching a plan. But I would have to fit it around a bit of work etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Bundaberg, cheapest Link to post Share on other sites
NZL3551 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Bundaberg, cheapest I have taken a NZ boat into Bundaberg on the way back from Hamo last year. Great marina, great facilities and great staff. Also have a very large dry stack for cruising boats. Would recommend this to anyone. Better than Mackay which is very over priced. You can clear customs at Bundaberg as well. If looking at Mooloolaba you have to go right up the Brisbane river before heading back out. I'm currently in Brisbane if you wanted help or any questions. Carl Link to post Share on other sites
darkside 61 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 We cleared in at Redcliffe Marina, not sure if you still can, rather than go up to Brisbane. Easy run from there to Mooloolaba. Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Awaiting replies from Budaberg and mooloolaba at present. Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 And as I typed that I got the reply from Bundaberg, very nice , and they are sending me more stuff to read, plus they'll pay the quarantine fees if I stay there. Impressed so far. Link to post Share on other sites
NZL3551 0 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 We cleared in at Redcliffe Marina, not sure if you still can, rather than go up to Brisbane.Easy run from there to Mooloolaba. Nope just Brisbane River now. Aus customs have become quite strict of late Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Bundaberg is cool, but transport to and from a bit harder... Link to post Share on other sites
grant 40 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 And as I typed that I got the reply from Bundaberg, very nice , and they are sending me more stuff to read, plus they'll pay the quarantine fees if I stay there. Impressed so far. wasn't there a write up about a yacht that spend a week anchored in a field when they had floods through there? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Many writeups, some even factual. Marina that had the problems is gone, other is business as usual. There should be a start on another new one at Burnett Heads shortly. Link to post Share on other sites
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