Geraldton | Australia Cruise Association

The City of Geraldton, the largest regional city north of Perth, is located in the region called Australia’s Coral Coast.

With beautiful sandy beaches and a warm, sunny climate, Geraldton is a mecca for surfing, fishing, kiteboarding, and swimming.

The 122 coral fringed Abrolhos Islands off the coast of Geraldton are considered one of the world’s best kept secrets.

Highlights of Geraldton

Take a tour of the HMAS Sydney II Memorial, a breathtaking Memorial of national significance, and remember the 645 crew that lost their lives in WWII.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Batavia, Gilt Dragon, Zuytdorp and Zeewijk Shipwrecks at the WA Museum Geraldton.
Take a flight to the Abrolhos Islands and enjoy snorkelling in the crystal blue waters of East Wallabi Island or spot over 35 species of birds that regularly breed on the Islands.

For more information please visit visitgeraldton.com.au

Activities

Customs

Ground Operations

Port Approach

Port Services

Shipping agents
The following CDU members offer superior service throughout the region.
Port Operations/Services
Barwil Agencies Oceania
Address	9/189 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone	+61 2 9439 7223
24 hour contact	+61 416 189 760
Fax	+61 2 9439 8587
Website	www.barwil.com
Email	sydney@barwil.com.au
Services	Contact: Greg Coopman.
For details of services see the Barwil entry under Members and Contacts- then scroll down to Shipping Agents.
Beaufort Shipping Agency Company
Address	Level 8, 120 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	GPO Box 3988, Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone	61 2 9364 8960
24 hour contact	+61 411 123 013
Fax	+61 2 9364 8999
Website	N/A
Email	operations@beaufortshipping.com
Services	Contact Ian McAllister
For details of services see the Beaufort entry under Members and Contacts- then scroll down to Shipping Agents.
Information on other Shipping Agents can be obtained from the Port Authority (see Port Operator).
Towage
Are tugs available	yes - 2
Are tugs compulsory	n/a
Tug operator`s name	n/a
Tug operator`s fax	n/a
Ship or tug lines	n/a
Tug working hours	n/a
Linesman
Working hours	n/a
Port officials
Working hours	n/a
Overtime	n/a
Stevedoring
For details of suitable stevedores, please contact the Shipping Agent
Provedoring
	n/a
Telephones
Telephones	n/a
How many	n/a
Notice required	n/a
Bunkering
Fuel Grades	n/a
Quay or barge	n/a
Suppliers	n/a
Water
Fresh Water	Yes
Exquay or barge	n/a
No of hoses	n/a
Capacity per hose/hour	n/a
Tonnes per hour guaranteed	40tph
Type of connect	n/a
Connect size in inches	n/a
Dry garbage
Dry garbage	Yes
Barge alongside	n/a
Containers available	n/a
Size of containers	n/a
Number available	n/a
Incineration or dump	n/a
Facilities to transport	n/a
Wet garbage
Wet garbage	Yes
Ship or shore pump	n/a
Sludge disposal	n/a
Sludge details	n/a
Charges
Port Charges	n/a
Repair facilities
Nearest dry dock	n/a
Length	n/a
Maximum Tonnage	n/a
Divers Available	n/a
Engineering facilities	n/a
Dredging
Dredging undertaken	n/a
Dredging when	n/a

Port Operator

Terminal

Tourism

Working hours
Customs Officers	24 hours
Quarantine Officials	24 hours
Immigration Officials	As for Customs
Customs and Immigration
Passenger Manifest	Three copies at the first port of call with one copy to Immigration with the passengers card one copy to Customs and the third copy to remain on board the ship.
Embarking Passenger Manifest	3 copies - 1 to Customs 1 to Port 1 stays
Crew Manifest	2 - 1 at first port to Immigration 2nd stays.
Stores List	2 (Aust. Customs Service and Sydney Ports Corporation
Customs Declaration(Ship)	1 (Australian Customs Service)
Customs Declaration(Crew)	2 (Australian Customs Service)
Forms Comments	All forms listed above are produced at the first Australian port of call and then one copy of each form travels on board the ship to be produced at subsequent ports.
Customs Declaration(Passengers)	One at first Australian port of call only.
Port health
Health Declaration	One (pratique) at first Australian port of call only

Approach
Arrival Departure Restrictions	n/a
Tidal Variation	1.2m
Prevailing Currents	0.5 knots N/S at Fairway Buoy
Prevailing Winds	n/a
Length of Channel	n/a
Depth of Channel	n/a
Comments	n/a
Depth and breadth of turning basin
Content yet to be finalised.

Port operator
Name	Geraldton Port Authority
Address	289 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA, 6530
Telephone	08 9964 0520
Facsimile	08 99 640 555
Web Site	www.gpa.wa.gov.au
Email Address	mail@gpa.wa.gov.au
Berth details
Berth	N/A - Tendered
Maximum draft	Anchor in Champion Bay in water > 10 m LAT. Max Draft 8.7 m + tide
Tidal variation	1.2m
Berth length	N/A
Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships	No
Are other ships able to dock	n/a
Cargo ships at dock	n/a
Security fences	n/a
Nearest ports
Australia	Fremantle
Nearest Overseas Port	n/a

Terminal facilities
Terminal Building	No. Passengers tender to Batavia Coast Marina.
Meet and Greet Facilities	Yes, by arrangement
Toilet Facilities	Yes
Telephones	In town
Availability of Maps and/or Brochures	Yes
Souvenir Shopping	Yes
Money Exchange	In town
Is the US Dollar Accepted?	No
Transport
Closest Airport to Pier	Geraldton
Distance to Airport	15km
Transport to Airport	Taxi
Can Passengers Walk to Town	yes - 1km
Drive Time from Pier to Shuttle Stop	50m
Distance from Pier to Town Centre	1km
Are Shuttle Buses Necessary	No
Suggested Shuttle Stop in Town	Geraldton Visitor Centre or City Centre
Availability of Taxis at Pier	Yes
Availability of Public Transport at Pier	No
Other Forms of Transport at Pier	No
Tour buses
Distance from Ship to Tour Buses	50m
What is the Normal Coach Capacity	44-51
Are Tour Buses Air Conditioned	Yes
Are Refreshments Provided on Buses	No
Are Cold Towels Provided on Buses	No
Are Step Stools Provided on Buses	Yes

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