Full Description & Details
Holdfast Quays Marina, also known as Glenelg Marina, sits on the Patawalonga Basin in Glenelg North, a coastal suburb southwest of Adelaide in South Australia. It provides direct access to Gulf St Vincent and is surrounded by sandy beaches, historic buildings, and restaurants. The marina has 145 berths on the river side of the basin between King Street Bridge and Cygnet Court, ranging from 8.5-meter double berths to 14-meter single berths.
Berths are powered with water connections and are available under 50-year leasehold tenure. The Patawalonga Lake has a minimum depth of 3.0 meters, while the Outer Marina channel is 3.05 meters deep, accommodating vessels up to 20 meters long. Facilities include diesel and unleaded fuel, wifi, showers, a restaurant, power, water, and a crane for slipway access.
How to get there
Approaching from Gulf St Vincent, boaters see Holdfast Bay's coastal scenery and a well-marked, spacious entrance that is easy to navigate for vessels of all sizes. The marina management provides navigation guidelines, charts, weather updates, and tidal information.
Entry is controlled by a fully automated lock facility, operated remotely by boat captains; the reinforced concrete lock measures 25 meters long and six meters wide and can hold up to three vessels or a single 20-meter vessel needing slipway access. Standard maritime rules apply during the approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum vessel length at Holdfast Quays Marina?
The marina can accommodate vessels up to 20 meters long, as the lock measures 25 meters by six meters and can handle a single 20-meter vessel.
What depths are available at Holdfast Quays Marina?
The Patawalonga Lake has a minimum depth of 3.0 meters, and the Outer Marina channel has a depth of 3.05 meters.
Does Holdfast Quays Marina offer fuel?
Yes, the marina provides both diesel and unleaded fuel.
Are there shower and restaurant facilities at Holdfast Quays Marina?
Yes, the marina offers showers and a restaurant, along with wifi, power, water, and a crane.
How many berths are at Holdfast Quays Marina?
There are 145 berths, ranging from 8.5-meter double berths to 14-meter single berths, all with power and water connections.
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