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SUMMARY:QLD Manufacturer and Marina Infrastructure Tour - EOI   5 – 6 November 2026
DESCRIPTION:SEQ Manufacturer and Marina Infrastructure Tour – EOI\nThursday 5 – Friday 6 November 2026 | Brisbane\, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast\nThe Marina Industries Association\, in partnership with PIANC\, invites members to a two-day study tour through South East Queensland’s marine infrastructure and manufacturing sector. The tour will be a blend of marina\, wharf and facility visits\, manufacturer factory tours\, and structured networking and engagement opportunities. Calling for Expressions of interest – go to https://www.marinas.net.au/eventdetails/41607/manufacturer-and-marina-infastructure-tour \nPurpose-built for marina operators\, engineers\, designers\, contractors and suppliers\, the tour offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the facilities and factories that shape Australia’s waterfront. Delegates will move from working commercial wharves to award-winning marinas\, and from the berth to the factory floor — seeing first-hand how pontoons\, piles and berthing systems are engineered\, fabricated and delivered. \nIt is a genuine blend of marina\, wharf and facility visits\, manufacturer factory tours\, and structured networking and engagement with the people who design\, build and operate these assets. \nTour highlights\n\nCommercial wharf and cruise terminal access on the Brisbane River\nFactory tours with two of the region’s leading marine structure manufacturers\nFour Gold Coast marinas in a single morning\, including superyacht and mega yacht berthing\nNetworking drinks and canapés with delegates\, hosts and industry partners\nDirect engagement with facility managers\, engineers and manufacturers throughout\nAll coach transport\, catering and tour materials included\n\nDay One — Thursday 5 November 2026\nBrisbane to the Sunshine Coast: commercial wharf infrastructure\, marine structures manufacturing\, and evening networking. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n10:00\nDelegate boarding\, Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\n10:45 – 12:00\nWharf tour and morning tea — Brisbane Cruise Terminal\, Pinkenba or Botanic Gardens\n\n\n13:15 – 15:15\nFactory tour and lunch — Marine Structures\, Sunshine Coast\n\n\n16:45 – 18:15\nNetworking drinks and canapés\, Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\nFrom 18:15\nEvening at leisure\n\n\n\nDay Two — Friday 6 November 2026\nBrisbane to the Gold Coast and return: four marinas\, superyacht and mega yacht berthing\, and a major pontoon manufacturing facility. \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n08:00\nDelegate boarding\, Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\n09:15 – 10:00\nMarina Mirage tour and morning tea\n\n\n10:05 – 11:00\nMain Beach Superyacht Marina tour\n\n\n11:05 – 11:30\nMantaray Marina tour\n\n\n13:30 – 15:30\nFactory tour and lunch — Bellingham Marine\n\n\n16:15\nReturn to Pullman Brisbane Airport\n\n\n\nCoach transfers operate between all stops. Full timings are provided in the delegate pack. \nWhat’s included\n\nCoach transport across both days\nMorning tea and lunch on both days\nNetworking drinks and canapés on Thursday evening\nAll facility\, marina and factory tour access\nPrinted and electronic tour materials\nEvent administration and on-tour coordination\n\nFlights and accommodation are not included. The Pullman Brisbane Airport is the departure and return point for both days and is recommended for delegate accommodation. \nParticipation cost\n$350 – $380 per person (indicative — final pricing to be confirmed). The tour requires a minimum of 20 participants to proceed. \nWho should attend\nMarina owners\, operators and managers; marine engineers\, designers and consultants; port and waterfront authorities; contractors\, manufacturers and suppliers; and anyone planning marina development\, expansion or infrastructure renewal. \nRegister your interest\nPlaces are strictly limited and allocated in order of registration. All bookings are managed through the MIA website\, including delegate details and dietary requirements. \nRegister now or contact the MIA office on +61 2 9439 5806 or info@marinas.net.au for more information. \nThe itinerary is subject to change. Tour hosts\, venues and timings are confirmed at the time of publication and may be adjusted to accommodate operational requirements.
URL:https://pianc.org.au/event/qld-manufacturer-and-marina-infrastructure-tour-eoi-5-6-november-2026/
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