Anchorages
Last Updated on Sunday, 31 January 2010 16:23
Anchorages and yacht clubs in Darwin for visiting yachts.
Before you arrive in Darwin
You should plan to arrive in Darwin at least 2 weeks before the rally leaves for Timor-Leste to arrange Duty Free Fuel, Duty Free Goods, Stores, Repairs, the pre rally barbeque and pre rally briefing etc. Yachts that are not Australian registered must check in with Customs when you arrive in Darwin. Please email them at
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or telephone on 1300 558 287.
Darwin is free of most marine pests such as Black Striped Mussel, Asian Green Mussel, Asian Bag Mussel and Aquarium Caulerpa. If you wish to enter a marina in Darwin the hull of the yacht may need to be inspected by a Government appointed Fisheries Inspector or Diver. The inspection service is free. Please visit the Northern Territory Government Fisheries web site. www.nt.gov.au/d/Fisheries/index.cfm for all inspection details
Arrival In Darwin
Tides in Darwin
The tidal range in Darwin is 8 meters, click Download for the 2010 tide tables for Darwin.
Anchorages in Darwin
There are two anchorages areas for yachts in Darwin.
The first is located directly west of the Darwin Sailing Club at approximately 130° 50' and 12° 25'. This is a public anchorage area and there are no set moorings, you are able to anchor anywhere in the area that is free. The prevailing offshore south east breezes in June and July make this a pleasant anchorage but check the tides and depth before anchoring as the tidal range in Darwin exceeds 7 metres. The anchorage here is good holding in mud. If you are living on board please leave your dinghy directly in front of the Sailing Club buildings and leave the beach area to the south free for the rigging of dinghy yachts as July is the peak of the sailing season in Darwin. Rubbish can be left in the large bins at the top of the boat launching ramp.
The second anchorage is located east of the Darwin Wharf area at approximately 12° 28 and 130° 51, there are no facilities close to this anchorage and it is exposed to the south east winds that prevail during June and July. There is dingy pontoon on the nearby wharf and it is close to the city centre.
Yacht Club Facilities
| The Darwin Sailing Club | The Darwin Sailing Club is located on Atkins Drive in FannieBay, Phone + 61 8 8981 1700 and Fax +81 8 8941 0580. Full club facilities are available including two bars, the Waterfront Bistro, gaming machines, library/book exchange, outdoor barbecues, shower and laundry facilities. Visiting yachts are most welcome and visiting yachts and their crews can register at their office for temporary membership. |
Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association |
The Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (www.dinahbeachcya.com.au) is located on Frances Bay Drive on the banks of Sadgroves Creek, Darwin. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Telephone: (08) 8981 7816 Fax : (08) 8981 1386 Lat/Long: S 12° 27.087' E 130° 50.953. Dinah Beach is a short walk from the Mooring Basin and the city centre is not much further on. It has a range of facilities for cruising yachties including bar and dining, dinghy pontoon and careening piles, hardstand and laundry and ablution facilities. |