Port of Lake Macquarie

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About Port of Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie is a natural harbor on the coast of New South Wales, Australia. It serves as a port for local industries, primarily handling bulk cargo.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
AULMQ
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Time Zone
UTC+11

Region

Subdivision
AU-NSW
Latitude
-33.0667°
Longitude
151.6000°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lake Macquarie?

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The approach to Lake Macquarie is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Throsby Leading Light Lighthouse at 11.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Norah Head (13 NM S), Nobby`s Head (13.4 NM NE), Port Waratah (13.8 NM NE), Barrenjoey Head (33.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lake Macquarie on?

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The Port of Lake Macquarie is situated on the Tasman Sea in AU. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Lake Macquarie?

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You can track vessels near Lake Macquarie (AULMQ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Lake Macquarie?

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The Port of Lake Macquarie is a port in AU. Its UN/LOCODE is AULMQ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AULMQ mean?

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The first two characters, AU, are the ISO country code for AU. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lake Macquarie?

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The Port of Lake Macquarie operates in the UTC+11 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.