Port of Wallaroo

The controlling depth at Wallaroo is 9.14 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Wallaroo is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tipara Reef Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the SSE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Wallaroo is situated on the Indian Ocean 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.

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

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

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.

The Port of Wallaroo 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.

WALLAROO (UN/Locode: AUWAL), Australia is a seaport located at approximately -33.90678° N, 137.61900° E.

Coordinates: -33.90678° N, 137.61900° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ARDROSSAN — UN/Locode: AUARD — -34.43424° N, 137.92440° ELUCKY BAY — UN/Locode: AULUB — -33.68000° N, 136.92000° EPORT PIRIE — UN/Locode: AUPPI — -33.17100° N, 138.01900° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 9.14 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Passenger.