Mourilyan Harbour, located on the Moresby River about 10 km south of Innisfail, is a working harbour and the launch point for boat-based snorkelling trips to the nearby Great Barrier Reef. The harbour itself features a busy three-lane public boat ramp with excellent facilities including toilets, hot showers, and drinking water. While the harbour waters are murky and tidal—best suited as a departure point—the outer reef sites accessed from here offer excellent coral gardens and diverse marine life. Note: estuarine crocodiles inhabit these waters, so swimming from the shore is not recommended; always take a boat tour for reef snorkelling.
Mourilyan Harbour
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Mourilyan Harbour has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Estuarine Crocodiles danger
Estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are known to inhabit the harbour and Moresby River waters. Do not swim from the shore or wade in the water.
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High risk: Estuarine Crocodiles
Estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are known to inhabit the harbour and Moresby River waters. Do not swim from the shore or wade in the water.
Moderate risk: Tidal Currents
Strong tidal flows through the harbour entrance and river channel can create challenging conditions for small boats and swimmers.
Moderate risk: Stinger Season
Stinging jellyfish (box jellyfish and Irukandji) may be present in tropical waters during the warmer months.
Low risk: Boat Traffic
The harbour is a working commercial port with boat traffic, including large vessels and frequent trailer boat activity at the ramp.
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About 10 km south of Innisfail, Queensland. Turn off the Bruce Highway onto Mourilyan Harbour Road and follow it to the boat ramp area.
Parking & facilities
Dedicated parking bays for cars and boat trailers; avoid using the 15-minute bay or fisherman/trailer bays overnight.
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Free (public boat ramp)
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