Deliver efficient and sustainable management of the Gold Coast waterways through integrated place-based planning, innovation and ongoing engagement with key stakeholders and the community.
Empowering the Gold Coast as a waterways city
The ability to get out onto the water quickly from a launching point such as a boat ramp, jetty or pontoon.
A navigable channel network supported by infrastructure needed to access it.
Locations promoted for a variety of uses including recreation, events and industry activities such as shipbuilding and maintenance, tourism, film and television production.
Any damaged or missing aids to navigation such as beacons, buoys, markers or signs, should be reported as soon as possible on
07 5539 7350
For community engagement, communications or media enquiries please contact mail@gcwa.qld.gov.au
We know that governance of our waterways can sometimes be complex and confusing.
That’s why we’ve developed this tool to identify who can assist you…
The Gold Coast Waterways Authority acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians, the Yugambeh peoples of South East Queensland, including the Kombumerri, Mununjali, Wangerriburra, Bullongin and other clans, and their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their unique and ongoing spiritual and cultural connection with the land and waters of the Gold Coast area.