Anchoring & Mooring

Anchoring & Mooring

Anchoring and Mooring in Gold Coast Waterways

There are time limits for anchoring in Gold Coast waters that are in particularly high demand. Monitoring for the anchoring restrictions is carried out by GCWA in various locations around the Gold Coast. This operates like parking restrictions for vehicles in city centres or camping restrictions in national parks. These limits are needed so that everyone gets a fair go at anchoring in the most sought after locations.

To learn more about rules for anchoring in Gold Coast waterways, download our Anchoring and Mooring Guidelines.

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Any damaged or missing aids to navigation such as beacons, buoys, markers or signs, should be reported as soon as possible on
07 5539 7350

For community engagement, communications or media enquiries please contact the Senior Communications Advisor at mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Gold Coast Waterways Authority acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians, the Yugambeh peoples of South East Queensland, including the Kombumerri, Mununjali, Wangerriburra, Bullongin and other clans, and their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their unique and ongoing spiritual and cultural connection with the land and waters of the Gold Coast area.

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