Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia's Sunshine State, and is the Gateway to the international attractions of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Brisbane is Australia's third largest city after Sydney and Melbourne, and is well equipped to provide for all shipping requirements.
Blessed with sunny days and plenty of action, Brisbane is one of the fastest growing capital cities in the world but its uncomplicated, laidback and fun-loving.
We love the great outdoors! If you’re sitting inside, you’re doing it wrong. Brisbane’s year-round subtropical setting is best enjoyed with the grass beneath your feet and the sun on your back.
Brisbane comes alive each day as the subtropical setting calls people from their beds year round to wake up and smell the coffee, soak up the sunshine and drink in the view of the winding Brisbane River.
What are Brisbane's strengths as a cruise destination?
There are two cruise ship wharves for Brisbane, with differing facilities. Portside Wharf was completed in 2006 and is an international standard facility for cruise liners, offering restaurants, coffee shops, and more.
However, due to the height and length restrictions of the Gateway Bridge, the larger ocean going cruise liners must dock further down the river at the more industrial standard Multi User Terminal at the Port of Brisbane. The Multi User Terminal is managed by the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd.
Brisbane is only one day's sailing north of Sydney, giving your passengers more time ashore to discover the wonders of Australia.
Brisbane's strength lies in its casual, relaxed pace, access to natural attractions and world-class port facilities.
Sightseeing Opportunities (Half Day)
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary;
- River cruises;
- Climb the Story Bridge
- City Sightseeing.
Sightseeing Opportunities (Full Day)
- World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park: rainforest walks, waterfalls and glow worm caves;
- Gold Coast: world famous beaches, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Dreamworld, Sea World; Warner Bros Movie World and Wet-n-Wild Water World;
- Sunshine Coast: Steve Irwin' s Australia Zoo, Ginger Factory, iconic Noosa and Hasting Street, the famous Eumundi Markets and Mooloolaba's Underwater World.
Dining
Brisbane has several well-known dining districts open for both lunch and dinner. World-class restaurants and brasseries are located in the small funky villages, waiting to be discovered.
Best Beaches
Some of the worlds best beaches are at the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Golf Courses
From Brisbane, cruise passengers can access a number of international standard golf courses, including some designed by top golfers such as Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus and Peter Thomson. Golf tours are also available.
Tennis Courts
There are numerous tennis clubs within 30 minutes of the port.
Best shopping
- The stores cater for all needs from clothes and jewellery (especially opals) to Australian souvenirs;
- There are numerous art galleries in the city and New Farm area and uniquely Brisbane designers in the various villages of Paddington, Fortitude Valley, James Street and the iconic Brisbane Arcade.
Working hours |
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| Customs Officers | 24 hours |
| Quarantine Officials | 24 hours |
| Immigration Officials | As for Customs |
Customs and immigration |
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| Passenger Manifest | Three copies at the first port of call with one copy to Immigration with the passengers card one copy to Customs and the third copy to remain on board the ship. |
| Embarking Passenger Manifest | 3 copies - 1 to Customs 1 to Port 1 stays |
| Crew Manifest | 2 - 1 at first port to Immigration 2nd stays. |
| Stores List | 2 (Aust. Customs Service and Sydney Ports Corporation) |
| Customs Declaration(Ship) | 1 (Australian Customs Service) |
| Customs Declaration(Crew) | 2 (Australian Customs Service) |
| Forms Comments | All forms listed above are produced at the first Australian port of call and then one copy of each form travels on board the ship to be produced at subsequent ports. |
| Customs Declaration(Passengers) | One at first Australian port of call only. |
Port health |
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| Health Declaration | One (pratique) at first Australian port of call only |
The following Ground Handlers are ACA members and supply superior ground handling services throughout Australia.
Approach |
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| Arrival Departure Restrictions | No |
| Tidal Variation | Highest Astonomical Tide - 2.71 metres, |
| Mean High Water Springs - 2.16 metres, | |
| Mean Low Water Springs - 0.35 metres | |
| Prevailing Currents | 0.5 knots |
| Prevailing Winds | |
| Length of Channel | 65 nautical miles |
| Depth of Channel | 13.5 metres |
| Comments | Ships in excess of 250m length on LOA and/or more than 9.1m draft may berth at Fisherman Islands terminal by arrangement with the Port of Brisbane Corporation |
Depth and breadth of turning basin |
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| Location of Turning Basin | Fisherman Islands 0.5 km upstream Sugar Wharf, Colmslie 13 km upstream Max Vessel Lgth > 300m |
| Diameter | 13 metres |
| Depth | 8.8 metres |
| Other points | |
Pilotage |
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| Pilotage Name | Brisbane Marine Pilots Pty Ltd |
| Pilotage Address | Argyle Street, Albion QLD 4010 |
| Pilotage Phone No | 61 7 3862 2260 |
| Pilotage Fax No | 61 7 3862 2240 |
| Is Pilotage Compulsory | Yes |
| Position of Pilot Pickup | 3 nautical miles south-east of Point Cartwright near Caloundra |
| Distance from Berth | 65 nautical miles |
| Pilot VHF Channel | 16 |
| Description of Pilot Boat | 40 foot motor launch |
| Pilot Hours | 24 hours |
| Pilotage Fees | 18 cents per GRT for the first 10,000 GRT |
| 10.6 cents per GRT over 10,000 GRT to 20,000 GRT | |
| 7.0 cents per GRT over 20,000 GRT to 30,000 GRT | |
| 1.0 cents per GRT over 30,000 GRT | |
| Minimum charge $618 | |
Shipping agents |
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| The following ACA members offer superior service throughout the region. | |
Port Operations/Services |
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| Barwil Agencies Oceania | |
| Address | 9/189 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Telephone | +61 2 9439 7223 |
| 24 hour contact | +61 416 189 760 |
| Fax | +61 2 9439 8587 |
| Website | http://www.barwil.com |
| sydney@barwil.com.au | |
| Services | Contact: Greg Coopman. |
| For details of services see the Barwil entry under Members and Contacts- then scroll down to Shipping Agents. | |
| Oceania Maritime Services (OMS) | |
| Address | Level 12, 15-19 Bent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Telephone | 61 2 82273000 |
| 24 hour contact | +61 411 123 013 |
| Fax | +61 2 92230029 |
| Website | N/A |
| cruises@oceaniamaritime.com.au | |
| Services | Rebecca Reid |
| For details of services see the OMS entry under Members and Contacts- then scroll down to Shipping Agents. | |
| Information on other Shipping Agents can be obtained from the Port Authority (see Port Operator). | |
Towage |
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| Are tugs available | Yes |
| Are tugs compulsory | No - subject to vessel characteristics |
| Tug operator`s name | Queensland Tug and Salvage Pty Ltd |
| Tug operator`s fax | 61 7 3895 1024 |
| Ship or tug lines | Tugs |
| Tug working hours | 24 hours |
Linesman |
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| Working hours | 24 hours |
| PORT OFFICIALS | |
| Working hours | 0730 to 1630 |
| Overtime | Yes |
Stevedoring |
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| Stevedoring Name | For details of suitable stevedores, please contact the Shipping Agent |
| Stevedoring Address | n/a |
| Stevedoring Telephone | n/a |
| Stevedoring Fax | n/a |
| Working Hours | n/a |
Provedoring |
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| For details of several quality, competitively priced provedores please contact the Shipping Agent. | |
| Telephones | |
| Telephones | Yes |
| How many | 10 |
| Notice required | Yes |
Bunkering |
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| Fuel Grades | All |
| Quay or barge | Barge or road tanker |
| Suppliers | Riverside Oil Bunkering Co Pty Ltd |
Water |
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| Fresh Water | Yes |
| Exquay or barge | Quay |
| No of hoses | 2 |
| Capacity per hose/hour | 50 tonnes per hour |
| Tonnes per hour guaranteed | 50 |
| Type of connect | International |
| Connect size in inches | 4 inches |
Dry garbage |
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| Dry garbage | Yes |
| Barge alongside | No |
| Containers available | Yes |
| Size of containers | 240 litre bin or large industrial bins |
| Number available | N/A |
| Incineration or dump | Incinerator and dump |
| Facilities to transport | Vacuum Tanker |
Wet garbage |
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| Wet garbage | Yes |
| Ship or shore pump | Shore |
| Sludge disposal | Yes |
| Sludge details | Vacuum Tanker to council facilities |
Charges |
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| Port Charges | The charge to berth at the Sugar Wharf is $1600 per day. Information on the charge to berth at Fishermans Island is available from the Port of Brisbane Corporation. |
Repair facilities |
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| Nearest dry dock | Cairncross Dockyard Wharf/Dry Dock12.5 kilometres from River Mouth" |
| Length | 310 metres |
| Maximum Tonnage | 85000 T |
| Divers Available | Yes |
| Engineering facilities | Yes |
Dredging |
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| Dredging undertaken | Yes |
| Dredging when | Brisbane River is dredged from November to March or as required. Berths are continually maintained and sounded. |
Port operator |
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| Name | Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd |
| Address | Port Central 1 |
| Port of Brisbane QLD 4178 | |
| Telephone | 61 7 3258 4888 |
| Facsimile | |
| Web Site | www.portbris.com.au |
| Email Address | cruise.project@portbris.com.au |
Berth details |
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Nearest ports |
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| Australia | Sydney |
| Nearest Overseas Port | Auckland |
Terminal facilities |
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| Terminal Building | Yes |
| Meet and Greet Facilities | Yes |
| Toilet Facilities | Yes |
| Telephones | On pier |
| Availability of Maps and/or Brochures | Yes |
| Souvenir Shopping | Yes |
| Money Exchange | Yes |
| Is the US Dollar Accepted? | No |
Transport |
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| Closest Airport to Pier | Brisbane Airport |
| Distance to Airport | 20 minutes |
| Transport to Airport | Taxi (allow AUS$20) |
| Can Passengers Walk to Town | No |
| Drive Time from Pier to Shuttle Stop | 20 minutes |
| Distance from Pier to Town Centre | 10 kms |
| Are Shuttle Buses Necessary | Yes |
| Suggested Shuttle Stop in Town | Myer Centre |
| Availability of Taxis at Pier | Yes |
| Availability of Public Transport at Pier | No |
| Other Forms of Transport at Pier | No |
Tour buses |
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| Distance from Ship to Tour Buses | 50 metres |
| What is the Normal Coach Capacity | 60 |
| Are Tour Buses Air Conditioned | Yes |
| Are Refreshments Provided on Buses | By arrangement |
| Are Cold Towels Provided on Buses | By arrangement |
| Are Step Stools Provided on Buses | Yes |
Tourism operators in Queensland: