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Cairns (Marlin Marina): clearing in by boat

Port of entry of Australia (island: Queensland).

Based on official sources, checked on 28 October 2026.

Services

CustomsImmigrationHealthBiosecurity

Clearing out possible here

Opening hours
Inspections biosécurité de jour, heures ouvrables (supplément week-end, fériés, hors heures)

Good to know

One of the busiest yacht entry ports (2024).

Offices to visit

In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.

  1. Clearance à Marlin Marina (ABF et Agriculture)

    CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity

    Marlin Marina, Cairns

    Yachts are normally directed to Marlin Marina; clearance is usually done within 2 h. Advance Notice of Arrival to ABF at least 96 h ahead, plus a biosecurity Pre-Arrival Report.

    Directions

  2. Cairns Regional Harbour Master (Maritime Safety Queensland)

    Harbour office

    Opening hours : Cairns Harbour Control à la VHF du lundi au vendredi

    VHF : 16

    Give your ETA to Cairns Harbour Control when entering the shipping channel.

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Sources

This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.