A quick reference to the government agencies, services and industry contacts most useful to superyachts visiting Australia. For local businesses and services, including vessel agents, shipyards, marinas, provisioning and travel services, use the Superyacht Australia member directory.
Find a service provider
Superyacht Australia members cover every part of a visit to Australia, from vessel agents and charter brokers to shipyards, marinas, provisioning, crew services, immigration support, aviation and luxury travel. Search the member directory to find the right business for your needs.
Government and regulators
| Agency | What they look after |
|---|---|
| Australian Border Force | Customs, arrival and departure clearance, Control Permits and importation |
| Department of Home Affairs | Visas for crew and guests |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Biosecurity reporting and inspections |
| Australian Taxation Office | GST, income tax and ABN registration |
| Australian Maritime Safety Authority | Maritime safety, MASTREP, coastal pilotage and search and rescue |
| Department of Infrastructure (Coastal Trading) | Coastal trading licences for commercial operations |
| Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Great Barrier Reef permits, zoning and anchorage bookings |
| Australian Marine Parks | Commonwealth marine parks, including the Coral Sea |
| NSW Marine Parks | NSW marine park permits and zoning |
| Northern Land Council | Permits to visit Aboriginal land in the Top End of the Northern Territory |
State and territory marine safety agencies are listed on Maritime Safety & Reporting.
Weather, charts and navigation
- Bureau of Meteorology: Coasts and oceans
- Bureau of Meteorology: Tide predictions
- Bureau of Meteorology: Warnings and alerts
- Australian Hydrographic Office
- REEFVTS (Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Vessel Traffic Service)
In an emergency
- Call MAYDAY on VHF channel 16 or use your distress beacon.
- JRCC Australia (maritime search and rescue): 1800 641 792 within Australia, or +61 2 6230 6811.
- Police, fire or ambulance: 000.
Embassies and consulates
- Foreign embassies and consulates in Australia
- Australian embassies and consulates overseas
- Smartraveller: travel advice for destinations before and after Australia
Tourism
| Region | Tourism body |
|---|---|
| Australia | Tourism Australia |
| Queensland | Tourism and Events Queensland |
| New South Wales | Destination NSW |
| Victoria | Visit Victoria |
| Tasmania | Tourism Tasmania |
| South Australia | South Australian Tourism Commission |
| Western Australia | Tourism Western Australia |
| Northern Territory | Tourism NT |
Industry
- Superyacht Australia: the national body for Australia’s superyacht industry, a division of AIMEX
- Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef
- Superyacht Australia member directory
- Superyacht Australia publications, including the Australian Major Haul Out, Refit & Maintenance Directory and the regional superyacht guides on Marine Park & Access Permits
Vessels Entering Australia
- Visas for Crew & Guests
- Clearance Options
- Chartering in Australia
- Taxation
- Arrival, Border & Biosecurity
- Maritime Safety & Reporting
- Pilotage Requirements
- Marine Park & Access Permits
- Weather, Tides & Seasons
- Refit & Haul Out
Last reviewed October 2026. Contact details and links change: let us know if you find one that needs updating.
