Tin Can Bay
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Tin Can Bay and Hervey Bay
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Tin Cay Bay is tucked away at the southern end of the Great Sandy Straits and provides both a marina and sheltered anchorages.
Charts
See Queensland.
Weather
See Queensland.
Passages
See Queensland.
Communication
See Queensland.
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Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Tin Can Bay Marina
172 berths. Full facilities including fuel, chandlery, repairs, restaurant and nearby shipping.
- [email protected]; Tel: +61 7 5488 1800; Fax: +61 7 5486 4330; VHF channel 73
- Address: Corner of Oyster Pde and Emperor Street Tin Can Bay, QLD 4580, Australia
- Hours:
Great Sandy Straits Marina

176 berths for 8 to 30 m yachts. The facilities include toilets, showers and a laundry. The marina now has an exclusive, marina members only, car park. There are restaurants and cafes within the harbour as well as souvenir and other shops.
- [email protected] email: [email protected]; Tel: ++61 7 4125 3822; VHF channel 06 & 82
- Address: Shop 5, Tourist Terminal, 17 Buccaneer Drive, Hervey Bay QLD 4665, Australia
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fishermans Wharf Marina

130 berths all with power and water, ranging from 9m berths up to 24metres. Guests have access to all the facilities including mens, ladies, disabled and unisex showers and toilets; coin operated washing machines and dryers. All are accessed with electronic security keys which provides for a private and secure facility.
- [email protected]; Tel: +617 4128 9119; Fax: +61 7 4125 5000; VHF channel XX
- Address: 864 Boat Harbour Drive Urangan, Hervey Bay QLD 4655, Australia
- Hours:
Anchorages
There are many sheltered anchorages.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina |
Electricity | In Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina |
Toilets | In both In Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina |
Showers | In Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina |
Laundry | In Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina |
Garbage | In Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina |
Supplies | |
Fuel | In Tin Can Bay Marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | In Tin Can Bay Marina |
Services | |
Repairs | In Tin Can Bay Marina & Fishermans Wharf Marina |
Internet | WiFi in Tin Can Bay Marina |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Near Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina
Eating out
Restaurants iIn Tin Can Bay Marina, Great Sandy Straits Marina, & Fishermans Wharf Marina
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Tin Can Bay at the Wikipedia
- Hervey Bay at the Wikipedia
- Hervey Bay at the Wikivoyage
References
See Australia.
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