Services and Facilities
Soldiers Point Marina provides the perfect hub for exploring the magnificent waterways and hinterland of Port Stephens—a region covering nearly 1,000 square kilometres of scenic diversity, mild weather and extensive tourist facilities.
Totally rebuilt to world-class standards, the marina offers the boatowner a state-of-the-art base, with a quality of services and facilities rarely seen on the eastern seaboard.
The Marina is managed in an environmentally sensitive fashion, with a management team which recognises its responsibility in conserving this pristine environment for future generations.
Services and Facilities
- Private Personal Care Facilities
- Sauna
- Beauty Centre
- 24 Hour Fuel Dock by Appointment
- Digital CCTV
- Random Security Patrols
- Courtesy Car
- Reserved Car Parking
- Flagship Valet Service - NEW
- Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
- Dock Assistance
- Marina Shop - NEW
- Wireless Internet
- Complimentary use of Bicycles
- Boat Hire
- Customer lounge - NEW
- Complimentary Business Centre - NEW
- Customer library - NEW
- State-of-the-art Berths
- Filtered Water
- Visitor Dock
- ATM
- Two Superb Restaurants
- Marine Services and Slipway
- Boat Valet Service
- Marine Brokerage - UPDATED
- Australia's 1st "Clean Marina"
- Australia's 1st "Carbon Neutral Marina"
- Rubbish and Recycling
- Disabled Facilities
- Educational Programes
- Complimentary Tennis
- Close to Award Winning Golf Courses
- Beach Access
- Member's Scuttlebutt Newsletter
- Summertime and Beyond, Complimentary Cocktails, Coffees and Newspapers
- Onsite Weather Station
State-of-the-art Berths
State-of-the-art floating concrete walkway/pontoon system, built by Bellingham Marine, providing easy access and secure berthing. 100 berths suitable for vessels ranging from 7 metres up to 45 metres. All walkways are wide and berths are generous.
All berths are fully serviced with power, filtered water, two telephone lines, network ISP dial up computer links, free to air TV, wireless internet and Foxtel.
Sauna
The complimentary use of our spacious dry sauna is available for all marinas customers.
Sauna only available to children over the age of 16 years unless accompanied by an adult.
Beauty Centre
Appointments can be made for a soothing massage in the “Room”. The fully airconditioned massage and beauty room comes equipped with an on-call masseuse beauty perfectionist and Swedish spa. The area offers relaxation and tranquility away from your vessel. Every man and women needs a bit of indulgence.
Marina Beauty and Massage Centre brochure (PDF, 384KB)
Private Personal Care Facilities
The personal car facilities which are only available to boat owners with restricted key access, are world class. The luxurious appointed bathrooms feature marble tiles, large vitreous china vanity basins, stainless steel rails and richly stained timber bench seats. The rooms are equipped with hair dryers, shaving mirrors, fresh hand towels, 110 and 240 power outlets, full length bevel edged mirrors and raindance aerated massage feature on shower heads.
24 Hour Fuel Dock
Access to premium fuel and diesel is available 24 hours a day by appointment. A complimentary pump-out facility is also available from the fuel dock. Mastercard, Visa and Eftpos available (not all cards accepted).
Digital CCTV and Random Security Patrols
The marina is under protection using advanced Digital CCTV with infra-red night vision, a high-grade electronic security card system and on-site random security patrols. A proximity card is issued to approved marina customers and is required for 24 hour access to the docks, personal care facilities and car park. All areas are well lit and there is an on-site, easily accessible fire fighting system.
Courtesy Car
A complimentary vehicle is available to all customers staying at the marina for use in and around the local area, giving access to provedores, shops and businesses in comfort and ease. Courtesy pick-up/drop-off at Newcastle Airport can also be arranged.
Reserved Car Parking
Convenient, reserved car parking with complimentary car cover service can be secured on a long-term basis in close proximity to the marina. The car park is monitored by the Marina’s Digital CCTV security system. An unloading zone is available for customers wishing to unload luggage etc at the marina entrance.
Boat Valet Service
The marina’s Boat Valet Service includes : refueling, stocking supplies and the refrigerator, airing the boat, checking and switching on the air conditioning, cleaning - tasks which will save you time and hassle, and all you have to do is enjoy all the “good” things about your boat. These services can be requested up to 24hrs prior to using your vessel.
Flagship Valet & Undercover Storage Service
If you would love to own your own boat but have no where to store it Soldiers Point Marina has the answer to your problem with their 7 days a week undercover storage and valet service, located only one kilometre to the nearest boat ramp and the magic waters of Port Stephens.
The friendly marina staff can help you hitch and unhitch your boat and
can also take your boat to the marina ready for you to step on board.
As a highly valued customer you can also take advantage of the world class facilities that are available to the customers who berth their boat at the marina, including:
- Use of the luxurious personal care facilities located at the Marina
- Use of the spacious dry sauna
- Complimentary morning coffees, newspapers and afternoon cocktails from December right through to Easter
- Use of the internet and computer in the guest lounge
- Complimentary game of tennis at the local courts
Your Boat Storage Services Include:
- Secure undercover storage facility
- Back to base alarm system throughout
- Security lighting
- Random night security patrols
- Easy access and manoeuvrability
- Complimentary day berthing (Subject to availability)
- Complimentary assistance to hitch and unhitch your vessel
- Boat washing/detailing
- Open 7 days a week
Additional services available:
- Full launch in the water ready for you to board
- Priority discount overnight berthing (Subject to availability)
- Flushing service available
- Provisioning available
- Boat washing
- Remove and refit covers
Benefits in Using Flagship Undercover Storage:
- Full protection from the weather
- Save on insurance rates
- Protects the asset value of your vessel
- All shipwright & engineering services available
- No antifouling needed
- Wash down area
- Increased security
Guest Lounge, Library and Business Centre
Positioned on the upper level of the marina building is the new guest library, lounge and business centre. The lounge is home to a plasma television for your enjoyment and relaxation while a computer, printer and fax is also available for your convenience. This centre is open seven days a week. Please call the marina office on 02 49 847 445 for further information.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
Washing machines and dryers are located within the Marina. All machines are coin-operated and an ironing facility is also available free of charge. If you prefer we can also arrange to have your washing and ironing collected and delivered back to the marina for you on the same day. Dry Cleaning Services are also available. Please contact the Marina staff who will happily arrange this for you.
Dock Assistance
Dockmasters are on location 7 days a week to assist with berthing, fender attachment, rope slicing etc, in fact any needs or requests are happily handled. A courtesy phone line direct to a Dockmaster enables immediate contact.
Marina Shop
The Boat Shed is now selling a large range of your everyday needs such as milk, bread drinks and personal care items. Ice, bait and LPG are also stocked for your convenience.
The friendly staff at The Boat Shed, are also happy to stock your boat ready for you to step on board and sail away. Open 7 days a week
Phone: (02) 49 191 234
Mobile: 0419 482592
Wireless Internet
Easy access to wireless broadband internet services is available through MyPort. Either purchase an access pass through the marina office or pay online via a credit card.
Filtered Water
The purest water is available from every outlet to every boat, not only for drinking but also to wash down your boat and there are no water restrictions currently in Port Stephens.
Visitor Berthing
A number of complimentary berths are reserved for day visitors to use the marina restaurants and facilities. They are subject to availability and you can request one by calling the marina administration on
02 4982 7445.
ATM
An ATM is located on site.
Two Superb Restaurants
The Point Restaurant won the Best Seafood Restaurant category (Hunter and Port Stephens) in the 2008 NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence and continued to excel. Owners, Paul and Julie Simpson, are dedicated to producing fine dining at its best, and the superb water views add another dimension to complete a memorable experience. The venue is ideal for functions or Weddings up to
120 people.
www.thepointrestaurant.com.au
The Deck Café & Waterfront Bar, located right on the water’s edge at the Marina offers another opportunity to enjoy the fantastic water views. The indoor/outdoor café is open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and dinner most evenings. Happy Hour each summer afternoon is a great chance to indulge in your favourite cocktail. The venue is idea for small functions.
www.thedeck.net.au
Marine Services and Slipway
The Soldiers Point Marine Centre provides high-quality, responsive workshop service, including:
- two slipways of 40 and 80 ton capacity up to 22ft beam
- full workshop facilities
- shipwright
- mechanical (petrol and diesel) services and repairs
- electrical
- varnishing
- gelcoat restoration
- teak refurbishing
- detailing and antifouling
- personalised valet service.
Please call our friendly team on 02 4984 6300 for all your servicing needs.
Marine Brokerage
MDBS Port Stephens has now established its latest office at Soldiers Point Marina. MDBS Port Stephens can offer professional advice in purchasing or selling your vessel, whether large or small.
www.mdbsaustralia.com
Boat Hire
Soldiers Point Boat Hire offers you the opportunity to be your own skipper for the day and hire one of your own easy to operate modern hire boats. Great for pleasure, cruising and fishing at your own pace. The perfect way to relax and explore Port Stephens and the surrounding waterways.
www.soldierspointboathire.com.au
Clean Marina Status
Soldiers Point Marina was the first marina in NSW to be presented with the prestigious Clean Marina Australia award. The award recognises the Marina’s best management practices in helping to prevent or reduce the amount of pollutants emanating from the facility.
Australia's 1st "Carbon Neutral Marina"
We are proud of being the first in Australia, if not the world to be a Carbon Neutral Marina and to be a member of the Low Carbon Marina Initiative.
Our website is hosted using 100% Green Power
Rubbish and Recycling
A rubbish collection service operates during the summer and rubbish bins are conveniently provided throughout the marina and are emptied regularly. A full status recycling programme also operates on the marina.
Disabled Facilities
Easy wheelchair access is available to toilet, shower, café facilities, brokerages and workshops.
Educational Programes
Regular complimentary advanced driving classes, boat handling and fishing clinics are conducted at the marina for our guests. The clinics include demonstrations and instruction on safety information, practical driving techniques, and fishing tips including the best options in fishing tackle and bait, what’s biting and even secret fishing spots.
Tennis and Golf
Enjoy a game of tennis at the nearby courts with our compliments, or VIP golf at the Pacific Dunes Golf Club for a discounted game only for Marina customers. A professional tennis coach is also available for lessons. The Marina's office will organise your game of choice or tennis lessons at a time convenient to you.
Beach Access
Enjoy convenient access to neighbouring Sunset Beach. A designated shower “wash off” area is located between the beach and the marina for your convenience and comfort.
Member's Scuttlebutt Newsletter
Keep up-to-date with all the marina news through ‘Scuttlebutt’, mailed to your nominated post address or email.
Summertime and Beyond,
Complimentary Cocktails,
Coffees and Newspapers
From December until Easter, complimentary morning newspapers and coffees of choice are delivered to customers staying at the marina. Complimentary chilled handtowels and cocktails of the day or something suitably soft, are also personally delivered to customers late in the afternoon.
