Port of Eden
| Port of Eden | |
|---|---|
REM Etive at Eden and Mount Imlay | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Eden, South Coast, New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 37°04′S 149°54′E / 37.067°S 149.900°E |
| UN/LOCODE | AUQDN |
| Details | |
| Operated by | Port Authority of NSW |
| Owned by | Port Authority of NSW |
| Type of harbour | Seaport |
| Land area | 10 hectares (25 acres) |
| No. of berths | 3 |
| Draft depth | 8.2 m. |
| Statistics | |
| Vessel arrivals | circa 70 (FY2012) |
| Annual cargo tonnage | 1,007,643 tonnes (991,729 long tons) (FY2011) |
| Website Port Authority of NSW | |
The Port of Eden is a small seaport situated in Twofold Bay, adjacent to the town of Eden, located in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
The Port is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in New South Wales; and woodchip export is currently the major trade for the port, exporting 1,007,643 tonnes (991,729 long tons) for the year to 30 June 2011. Major vessel movements occur between Japan, China and Korea.
Principal imports are break bulk and machinery and equipment, mainly for the oil and gas industry. Principal exports are hardwood and softwood woodchips, softwood logs, explosives, and machinery and equipment for the oil and gas industry.
Since 1 July 2014, the port has been managed by Port Authority of NSW, a corporation owned by the NSW Government.
Today tourism is one of the major industries for the town, with a new Cruise Terminal opening 2019.