The Great Sandy Straits Marina is located in the Urangan Boat Harbour in Hervey Bay, between Mooloolaba in the south and Bundaberg in the north. There are 176 berths, which cater for vessels from 8 to 35 metres. Security gates, providing vessel and marina guest security, protect the marina. The facilities include toilets, showers and a laundry. The marina also has a new exclusive car park for marina members. GSSM is a warm & friendly marina that welcomes visitors. The Boat Harbour is well serviced by buses into Urangan, which has all the services expected in a buzzing regional centre that is popular with tourists and locals alike. Hervey Bay Airport is just ten minutes from the marina.

Within the harbour, restaurants, cafes and souvenir and retail outlets provide plenty of shore-based diversions. A boat brokerage is also located within the complex. Café Balaena is located on the boardwalk overlooking the marina and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering great food and service. The Wheelhouse restaurant and the Hervey Bay Boat Club also welcome visitors, offering quality, wholesome meals at reasonable prices. The lounge is a terrific spot for a quite drink after a day out on the water. The Hervey Boat Harbour is also home to two first class resorts, Breakfree Great Sandy Straits and The Mantra Resort. Perfect for boat owners who want to indulge in a little luxury.

The Great Sandy Straits Marina is located within Hervey Bay waters, the whale watching capital of Australia, with World Heritage listed Fraser Island just a short day sail away. The sheltered waterways of the Great Sandy Strait are right outside the breakwater, offering plenty of boating opportunities to explore this diverse region.