cullen bay marina

What cullen bay marina does

Cullen Bay Marina is a single-location tropical waterside precinct in Larrakeyah, Darwin, approximately 2km from the Darwin CBD. It is operated by the Cullen Bay Marina Management Corporation, a statutory entity established under the Cullen Bay Marina Act 1992 with operational rules codified in the Marina Regulations 1993 and Bylaws 2007. The marina occupies a dual-waterfront configuration with the marina on one side and a beach on the other, and is notable for being Darwin's only all-tides access marina, serviced by a lock that operates on the hour from 6am to 11pm with after-hours access available via a 24-hour Lockmaster.

The core product offering comprises berth rentals (10m to 25m) for long- and short-term periods, with all berths supplied power and water, and protected by 24-hour security with video surveillance and patrols. Adjacent marine services include lock passage, haul out facilities for monohulls up to 45ft/30t via Northern Shipwrights, and biosecurity and customs coordination for international and interstate vessels with NT Aquatic Biosecurity, Australian Border Force, and DAFF. The precinct layer adds a curated dining, retail, and activities ecosystem (approximately a dozen restaurants including Eat A Pizza, Seafood on Cullen, Lola's Pergola, Yots Greek Taverna, Exotic North Indian Cuisine; fishing charters such as Equinox Fishing Charters, Top End Reel Escape, and City of Darwin Cruises; a day spa; and access to Cullen Bay Resorts).

The revenue model is hybrid: recurring monthly berth rental subscriptions, one-time venue hire fees for weddings and events on oceanfront lawns and beach areas, and tenancy/license income from on-site commercial tenants. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the corporate website, contact forms, and a phone-based lockmaster hotline, supplemented by Facebook and recurring precinct events (live music, food trucks, car boot sales). Customer segments span private vessel owners (domestic and interstate), commercial marine tourism operators, event hosts (weddings, celebrations), and visiting tourists and Darwin locals.

Name

cullen bay marina

Legal name

Cullen Bay Marina Management Corporation

Website

https://cullenbaymarina.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cullen Bay Marina is a single-location tropical waterside precinct in Darwin, Australia, operated by a statutory management corporation. It provides all-tides marina berths (10m-25m), lock operations, wedding and event venue hire, and an integrated dining, retail, and charter precinct serving vessel owners, tourists, and locals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Darwin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Berth Rental: The marina generates revenue primarily through renting marina berths ranging from 10m to 25m in length for both long-term and short-term periods. All berths include power and water access. The marina also offers lock passage fees for vessels transiting through the Cullen Bay Lock.
2. Venue Hire for Events: Revenue generated from hosting weddings, celebrations, and events on Cullen Bay's oceanfront lawns and beach areas. The venue is marketed for intimate ceremonies and large receptions.
3. Precinct Tenancy: The marina precinct hosts various dining, retail, and service businesses (restaurants, cafes, hair salons, fishing charters, day spa) that contribute to the overall commercial ecosystem of the venue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cullen Bay Marina operates a Darwin waterfront precinct offering marina berth rentals (10m-25m), tidal lock access for all-tides vessel entry, and beachside venue hire for weddings and events. The marina also curates a precinct of restaurants, cafes, marine tourism operators, and accommodation partners, marketed as a single tropical destination 2km from Darwin CBD.

Product overview

Cullen Bay Marina is a single-location tropical waterside precinct offering integrated marina services, dining, entertainment, and event hosting. The core offerings include marina berths (10mt-25mt) with 24-hour security and all-tides lock access, complemented by Eat & Drink venues, Things to Do activities (charters, beauty, shopping, fitness), Weddings & Celebrations event space, and Stay accommodation. No modular or platform architecture - this is a unified physical precinct with multiple service categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Berths 10m to 25m berths available for long-term and short-term rental, with all berths including power and water access. The marina is protected by 24-hour security with regular patrols and video surveillance and is accessible during all tides via the lock system.
• Lock Operations Cullen Bay Lock provides all-tides access to the marina, operating on the hour from 6am to 11pm with 24-hour availability via the Lockmaster. Maximum vessel dimensions: LOA 25m, Beam 8.5m, Draft 2.5m-3m (tide dependent).
• Weddings & Celebrations Venue Hire

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aquatic Biosecurity/Fisheries (NT Government)coreOthersGovernment agency responsible for inspecting and treating vessels that have travelled through international waters or from interstate locations for marine pests. Contact for bookings: [email protected] or 0413 381 094. Inspections typically carried out Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays.
• Australian Border ForcecoreOthersFederal agency handling customs and border security for international vessels arriving or departing Australia. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected], 0419 788 865.
• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) - QuarantinecoreOthersFederal agency responsible for quarantine requirements for vessels. Contact: [email protected] or 08 8998 4810. Manages biosecurity reporting for non-commercial vessel arrivals including yachts and private superyachts.
• Northern Shipwrights / Marine Group NTminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShipwright services provider offering haul out facilities and marine services. Price schedule available through the marina. Provides haul out for monohulls up to 45ft 30t.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• d'Albora Marinas: Australia's largest private marina operator with multiple locations across NSW, VIC, and QLD offering berth rentals, dry stack, and on-site dining precincts, directly comparable to Cullen Bay's marina-plus-precinct model.
• The Boat Works (Gold Coast): Gold Coast precinct-style marina combining berthing, boat works/shipwright services, dining, and retail tenancies - structurally analogous to Cullen Bay's combined marina, lock, tenancy, and event offering.
• Sanctuary Cove Marina: Integrated resort and marina precinct on the Gold Coast offering berth rentals alongside residential, retail, dining, and events - a destination-style marina precinct comparable to Cullen Bay's hospitality-led positioning.
• Coral Sea Marina Resort: Airlie Beach marina precinct with resort accommodation, dining, retail, and charter operators on-site; very close functional analogue of Cullen Bay's combined marina, dining, charter, and event venue model.
• Abell Point Marina: Airlie Beach marina offering berth rentals, charter operator tenancies, and waterfront dining - directly comparable to Cullen Bay's berth-plus-precinct mix.
• Hamilton Island Marina: Destination marina serving recreational vessels in the Whitsundays, integrated with resort, dining, and tourism offerings - similar precinct-led marina model to Cullen Bay.
• Port Lincoln Marina: Regional South Australian marina serving recreational and commercial vessels with berths, fuel, and on-site services; comparable single-location Australian marina operator with mixed vessel and tourism demand.
• East Coast Marina: Hobart-based marina offering berth rentals, hardstand, and vessel services with adjacent hospitality tenancies - directly comparable regional Australian marina precinct.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global luxury marina operator running destination marinas worldwide with berths, fuel, concierge, and on-site F&B - a broad incumbent illustrating the international benchmark for marina precinct monetization.
• Suntex Marinas: Large US-based marina owner/operator with a portfolio of recreational marinas and on-site hospitality tenants; broadly comparable in business model and precinct revenue mix to Cullen Bay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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