Yorkey's Knob Boating Club
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Yorkey's Knob Marina, Cairns
 Yorkey's Knob Marina | |
| Radio | VHF channel 16) |
|---|---|
| Phone | +61(0)7 40557711 |
| Fax | +61 (0)7 40557074 |
| [email protected] | |
| Berths | 197 |
| Max. length | 30 metres |
| Max. draft | Approx 3 metres. Entrance to channel can be tide dependent based on your vessel's draft. |
| Fuel | Fuel dock - ULP and diesel available |
| Water | At each berth and fuel dock |
| Electricity | Yes, 240v and 415v 3 phase on larger berths. |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Internet | WiFi at cost |
| Cable TV | No - free to air TV available |
| Hours | ? |
| Address | 25 -29 Buckley St, Yorkeys Knob, QLD 4870 |
| More notes about the marina | |
Introduction
The marina is situated 15km north of Cairns CBD by road. The nearest reef on the Great Barrier Reef is 18nm east. The marina is close to tourist attractions in the area and both a local small shopping center and coffee shop as well as a larger regional shopping center with two supermarkets, speciality shops as well as a liquor barn and hardware shops.
Marina radio contact
Contact details - VHF channel 16 and speak to office staff. Open during business hours.
Enter marked channel and turn left into marina swing basin. Do not go past the marina as the channel leads into Moon Creek.
Berthing
Berthing assistance is available within business hours by prior arrangememnt.
Marina facilities
- Clubhouse, restaurant and office
- Showers, toilets and laundry
- Free shuttle bus to/from regional shopping center. Chandlery within walking distance.
Repairs/Yard
- No facilities at marina. Closest slipway is situated in Cairns. Service staff (mechanics, electricians etc) will visit marina if requested.
Security
All gates to marina fingers are locked. Keys are available for berth users. CCTV of marina 24 hrs.
Marina Location
????
Transport
Hire cars available locally. Bus service availbe to Cairns and other northern beach areas and tourist attractions.
Price
Contact marina staff.
Personal experience
Have lived in the marina for last 4 years to date. Wayne's World
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Have lived in the marina since Sept 2008. The above information is correct as at 26 Sept 2012. Wayne's World
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