Mooring fees and charges
Find out the fees and charges for private and commercial moorings and berthings, along with the different payment options.
What are the mooring fees in NSW?
See the cost of mooring, waitlist and berthing fees in NSW.
Private mooring fees
- GST not applicable.
- Concession fee of 50% applies to private mooring licences.
- Fees listed are for 12 month renewal.
| Vessel length | High rate area (East Sydney Harbour) | Medium rate area (Rest of Sydney & Pittwater) | Low rate area (Rest of State) |
|---|---|---|---|
| To & incl. 7m | $627 | $402 | $269 |
| 7.01m - 8.00m | $838 | $540 | $328 |
| 8.01m - 9.00m | $1,049 | $678 | $387 |
| 9.01m - 10.00m | $1,260 | $816 | $446 |
| 10.01m - 11.00m | $1,471 | $954 | $505 |
| 11.01m - 12.00m | $1,889 | $1,223 | $612 |
| 12.01m - 13.00m | $2,307 | $1,492 | $719 |
| 13.01m - 14.00m | $2,725 | $1,761 | $826 |
| 14.01m - 15.00m | $3,143 | $2,030 | $933 |
| 15.01m - 16.00m | $3,561 | $2,299 | $1,040 |
| 16.01m - 17.00m | $3,979 | $2,568 | $1,147 |
| 17.01m - 18.00m | $4,397 | $2,837 | $1,254 |
| 18.01m - 19.00m | $4,815 | $3,106 | $1,361 |
| 19.01m - 20.00m | $5,233 | $3,375 | $1,468 |
| 20.01m - 21.00m | $5,651 | $3,644 | $1,575 |
| 21.01m - 22.00m | $6,069 | $3,913 | $1,682 |
| 22.01m - 23.00m | $6,487 | $4,182 | $1,789 |
| 23.01m - 24.00m | $6,905 | $4,451 | $1,896 |
| 24.01m - 25.00m | $7,323 | $4,720 | $2,003 |
| Additional per metre over 25m | + $418 | + $269 | + $107 |
Priority wait list fees
| Priority wait list fees | High rate area (East Sydney Harbour) | Medium rate area (Rest of Sydney & Pittwater) | Low rate area (Rest of State) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial fee | $627 | $402 | $269 |
Berthing fees – Port Kembla Boat Harbour
| Vessel Length | Amount |
|---|---|
| 7.00m or less | $1,477 |
| 7.01-8.00m | $1,661 |
| 8.01-9.00m | $1,845 |
| 9.01-10.00m | $2,029 |
| 10.01-11.00m | $2,213 |
| Priority wait list | $278 |
Commercial mooring fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Category 4 (vessels <5m) - High/Medium Rate Area | $369 |
| Categories 1,2,3,5 and 7 - High/Medium Rate Area | $613 |
| Category 4 (vessels <5m) - Low Rate Area | $248 |
| Categories 1,2,3,5 and 7 - Low Rate Area | $489 |
| Category 6 - Ski/Caravan parks - per 5 sites | $365 |
| Category 6 - Ski/Caravan parks - per 10 sites | $730 |
Other mooring fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Establishment fee (per site) | $153 |
| Relocation fee | $153 |
| Change vessel on mooring fee | $153 |
| Mooring licence transfer fee (per site) | $153 |
| Special attendance fee | $153 |
| Replacement mooring licence | $29 |
Payment options
Private mooring licence and wait list application fees
These can only be paid by credit card online.
Commercial mooring and private mooring renewals
You can pay by:
- Online
- BPAY
- phone
- over the counter at any service centre.
Refer to your invoice for details.
Concession eligibility
Concession holders get 50% off the cost of private mooring licence fees rounded to the nearest dollar.
You're eligible for this if you:
- hold one of the following:
- NSW Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) issued by Centrelink or Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
- DVA Gold card endorsed with:
- TPI (Totally & Permanently Incapacitated)
- EDA (Extreme Disablement Adjustment)
- war widow/er.
- have evidence from the DVA confirming:
- you receive a disability pension of 70% or higher or an intermediate pension, or
- you've been assessed at 50 or more impairment points.
Fee increases
Mooring fees are reviewed annually and may increase as part of the annual NSW Treasury approved Consumer Price Index.
All boating related fees and charges are paid into a Waterways Fund. This supports the delivery of boating related services and infrastructure for our customers.
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