Cullen Bay Marina is the most popular marina in Darwin. Due to an eight metre tidal range, you must go through a lock system to enter the marina.
Facilities include: • Floating docks • Toilets and showers • Power and water at berth • Self-service laundry • Receive and hold mail service • Fuelling facility • Chandlery • Pump-out facilities • Restaurants • Bars • Hairdressing, health and beauty salons • Book shop
Services include:
• 140 fully serviced and secure pontoon berths • 24 hour staffing • Accommodation for vessels of up to 25m L.O.A., Beam 5.5m and Draught 3m • Gasoil (red diesel – not for road use) and petrol, available on the fuel pontoon • Water and electricity (240 volt/15 amp), available on all berths • Ample free car parking • Chandlery and boat sales services are provided on site
Security/Access Access to the pontoons, toilets and shower facilities is via an electronic key fob system. Visitors will be issued a temporary PIN valid for the length of their stay.
Toilets and Showers Toilets, showers and disabled facilities are available. Contact the Lockmaster.
Laundry Laundry facilities are available at the Cullen Bay Laundromat. The laundry equipment is operated with $1 coins.
Telephones A payphone is available in the commercial precinct.
VHF Radio The marina maintains a listening watch on VHF Channel 11. Call sign Cullen Bay Lock.
Water and Electricity Water and electricity are available on the pontoons. Owners of vessels must supply their own water hoses. Electricity supply is 240 volt 50 htz.
Fuel Gasoil (red diesel - not for road use) and unleaded petrol are available from the Fuel Berth which is located on the floating pontoon outside the lock. Please call the Marina Office on VHF Channel 11 to make arrangements with the lockmaster. Fuel may be paid for in the Marina Office by cash, cheque or credit card.
Refuse Large bins are located near the Lockmaster's office and at the Ferry Terminal.
Waste – Oil/Batteries Waste oil is to be disposed of in the oil drum behind the Lockmaster's office. Provision is also made for battery disposal, please contact the Lockmaster.
Boatyard facilities Darwin Shipstores, Cullen Bay Slipway 08 8941 7544
Pump out A bilge and holding tank pump out facility is available. Contact the Lockmaster.
Trolleys Trolleys are available at the Lockmaster's office.
Weather forecasts Local area weather forecasts are displayed daily on the notice board at the Lockmaster's office.
Lock times 24 hour staffing, 7 days per week. Open hourly by request between 6.00am and 11.00pm. A fee is applicable between 11.00pm and 6.00am.
Car parking Free Public car parking is available next to and across the road from the Marina.
*Please Note: There are no security measures in place for these facilities and Cullen Bay Marina takes no responsibility for any damage or losses incurred.
