Approval received
Construction commencing
50 berths available
Located just 9km from the Brisbane CBD, Colmslie Wharves is under construction and inviting expressions of interest for 50 purpose-designed berths.
With no comparable infrastructure on the Brisbane River, Colmslie Wharves offers a long-awaited solution for commercial operators displaced by recent inner-city redevelopments.
The marina has been designed from the water up for functionality, safety and sustainability – including pump-out, waste management, car parking and crew amenities.
Backed by the Queensland Government and now under construction, berths are expected to be available from mid-2026.
50 berths dedicated to commercial vessels
Berth sizes ranging from 12m up to 50m
Opening planned for mid-2026
Easy access for vessel provisioning
Access for maintenance contractors and servicing
Waste water pump-out facilities/general waste
Car parking to support vessels and staffing
Staff amenities, including toilets and showers
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With construction underway and berths now available to reserve, Colmslie Wharves is a game-changing opportunity to secure long-term access to the Brisbane River’s only dedicated marina for commercial and tourism vessels.
Whether you’re already operating, planning to scale, or ready to launch a new marine venture, this marina provides certainty and the platform to grow – with infrastructure, access and support designed by operators exclusively for operators.
Existing operators
Now is the time to secure your place at Colmslie Wharves.
Vessel operators displaced from inner-city berths have waited years for a permanent alternative. Colmslie Wharves is now delivering it – with 50 purpose-built commercial berths and all essential servicing infrastructure in one location.
Berths will be allocated progressively in the lead-up to opening in 2026 and strong demand is anticipated.
Register now to secure your place and take advantage of secure long-term tenure, direct access to Brisbane CBD, key river hubs and Moreton Bay islands. It also reduces operating downtime with no more shuffling between sites and increases efficiencies with easy access for direct provisioning and servicing at the berth.
Growing businesses
Finally, you can scale up your marine tourism business with confidence.
Colmslie Wharves removes the infrastructure constraints that have held back tourism and transport businesses across the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay for decades.
Commercial operators can now add new vessels to their fleets, base multiple vessels in a single, secure location, expand services to the islands and new destinations, and launch commuter or charter offerings with daily turnaround capability
If you’ve been limited by your mooring, now is the time to expand and prepare for the city’s bright future.
New entrants
Bring your vision for a new marine tourism operation to life.
By solving Brisbane’s critical shortage of overnight berths for marine tourism vessels, Colmslie Wharves offers an exciting opportunity for new entrants.
When compared with locations such as Sydney, Melbourne and the Whitsunday Islands, the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay islands are filled with untapped opportunities for marine tourism.
Colmslie Wharves provides the reliable base and long-term certainty for new operators to bring bold ideas to life in time for the tourism boom building toward the 2032 Olympics and beyond.
Exciting opportunities
Colmslie Wharves is more than a marina — it’s launching pad for new ideas
As Brisbane embraces its River City identity and prepares for the spotlight of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the opportunity to create unique marine experiences has never been stronger.
Here are just some of the opportunities for potential berth holders:
Small group river tours focused on culture, food or nature
Private island transfers to Minjerribah, Moreton Island and Tangalooma
Twilight cruises, dining vessels or floating function venues
Eco-tourism and wildlife spotting ventures
Fast ferry services to river and Brisbane bayside destinations
Adventure sports access, such as diving, paddling or fishing charters
Water taxis and private river/bay transfers
Cruise ship and charter transfers
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