Unveiled: Stage three of Sanctuary Cove Marina

from Resort News - June 2023

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Southeast Queensland’s premier lifestyle and leisure destination, Sanctuary Cove, has launched the next stage of its Marina expansion, delivering 24 new berths as part of a five-year superyachtready strategy.

Development on the $6 million Marina expansion has commenced and will see eleven 40-metre berths and thirteen 25-metre berths added to its superyacht arm. Following a 12-month construction period, the new berths will open the door to a greater showcase of superyachts at the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Mulpha Chief Executive Officer Greg Shaw said Mulpha’s continued investment into the marina will see a total of 63 superyacht berths available in the new year.

“Providing our Superyacht clients direct access to onsite worldclass retail, a 5-star hotel, fitness, golf and leisure facilities has been a winning formula and we look forward to expanding the supply of new berths for superyachts on the Gold Coast,” Mr Shaw said.

“Investment in the marina forms part of an ongoing reinvestment strategy by Mulpha across the broader Sanctuary Cove

Integrated community with recent upgrades completed at the InterContinental Hotel Resort, construction of the premium Harbour One residential project well underway, the introduction of new retail tenants in the village and an upgrade of health and wellness facilities in the planning stage.”

Echoing the positive endorsement, Steve Sammes,

General Manager of Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Marina, said it is the next step in the destination’s superyacht-ready approach to meeting demand.

“The demand from larger vessels on our coastline has continued to increase both locally and internationally.

Southeast Queensland’s Gold Coast is now globally recognised as Australia’s major marine industry hub and cruising destination for superyachts.

“As we rapidly approach the 2032 Olympics, we anticipate that demand will continue to build. This makes it imperative that we continue to plan and build premium quality berths for the future,” Mr Sammes said.

Sanctuary Cove Marina capabilities also extend to transient berthing opportunities for superyachts travelling south from Asia and Far North Queensland or traveling north from Sydney and beyond.

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