Australia is a popular place to refit, maintain and repair superyachts. Visiting yachts can access skilled tradespeople, experienced shipyards and specialist suppliers around the country, and several major refit hubs sit below the cyclone belt, making them a safe place to complete work while the north is in its wet season.
Find a refit or haul-out facility
Use the map below to find Superyacht Australia member shipyards and refit facilities. Select a location to view the member’s details and services.
49 Clarence Beach Road,
Perth, WA 6166
James Craig Road,
Rozelle, NSW 2039
50 Barku Court,
Hemmant, QLD 4174
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76-84 Waterway Drive,
Coomera, QLD 4209
1178 Comerong Island Road,
Numbaa, NSW 2540
Rivergate Place,
Murarrie, QLD 4172
For detailed specifications of Australia’s major haul-out, refit and maintenance facilities, including lifting capacity and slipway sizes, see the Australian Major Haul Out, Refit & Maintenance Directory.
Refit hubs at a glance
| Hub | Known for | Below the cyclone belt? |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Large hardstand areas, travelifts and slipways for larger yachts, and deepwater berths. Halfway between Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef | Yes |
| Gold Coast | The Gold Coast Marine Precinct, home to Australia’s largest boatbuilding companies, enclosed refit sheds and a large skilled marine workforce | Yes |
| Cairns | A long shipbuilding history, experienced shipyards with refit experience on leading European-built superyachts, and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef | No. Plan work around the wet season |
| Sydney | Established shipyards, refit and maintenance providers. Humidity levels suit paint work all year round | Yes |
| Hobart | Slipway facilities, specialist builders and skilled trades including engineers, painters and interior finishers | Yes |
| Fremantle and Perth | The centre of the Western Australian superyacht industry, with major superyacht builders and all trades represented | Yes |
| Darwin | Growing refit and maintenance services, and a convenient first or last port for yachts travelling to or from Asia | No. Plan work around the wet season |
Customs and tax: what to know before your refit
- Dry dock and voyage status: a superyacht cannot keep its continuous international voyage status while in dry dock. If the work is extensive, the yacht may need to be exported, or entered for home consumption for repair and export. A security may be required for any duty. Talk to the Australian Border Force or your agent before the yacht is hauled out. See Clearance Options.
- GST-free repairs and refits: repairs and refits to a foreign yacht visiting on a Control Permit can be GST-free. Give your repairer a copy of the Control Permit and make sure the work is completed within the permit period. See Taxation.
- Duty-free parts: goods imported to repair superyachts over 150 Gross Construction Tonnes have a free rate of duty. Parts for a yacht on a Control Permit must be entered for home consumption, with duty and GST paid, before delivery.
Planning your refit
- Book early: yard slots fill quickly before and during the northern wet season, when many yachts head south.
- Plan around the seasons: refit hubs below the cyclone belt are a safe place to be from November to April.
- Check your clearance status: confirm your customs arrangements before work starts, especially for dry docking.
- Crew visas: make sure crew visas cover the length of the refit. See Visas for Crew & Guests.
Common questions about refits
Is our refit GST-free?
Repairs and refits to a foreign yacht on a Control Permit can be GST-free. Give your repairer a copy of the Control Permit and complete the work within the permit period.
What happens to our customs status if we go into dry dock?
A superyacht cannot keep its international voyage status while in dry dock. Depending on the work, the yacht may need to be exported, or entered for home consumption for repair and export. Speak to the Australian Border Force or your agent before hauling out.
Where is the best place to refit during cyclone season?
Refit hubs below the cyclone belt, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Hobart and Fremantle, are a safe base from November to April.
Where can we find lifting capacities and slipway sizes?
See the Australian Major Haul Out, Refit & Maintenance Directory, or contact the member shipyards shown on the map.
Last reviewed October 2026. Requirements change: always confirm customs and tax arrangements with the relevant authority or a Superyacht Australia member agent.