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Riverfire 2025 Aquatic Permit & Entry Flag

Riverfire 2025 Aquatic Permit & Entry Flag

Aquatic Permit & Entry Flag

Getting on the water is a great way to enjoy Riverfire. Brisbane Festival works closely with Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to manage vessel safety on the Brisbane River.

Recreational vessels wishing to attend Riverfire on Saturday 6 September 2025 must obtain an Aquatic Permit and Entry Flag to gain access to the two temporary spectator mooring zones established in the Town Reach of the Brisbane River.

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#2025 Applications

Applications for Riverfire 2025 aquatic permits have not opened.

Please note:

  • There is strictly limited number of Aquatic Permits available and they will be issued on a first come first served basis
  • Only vessels 18 metres or less will be permitted access to the two temporary spectator mooring zones
  • You can only collect one Aquatic Permit and Entry Flag
  • Aquatic Permits and Entry Flags are free
  • Aquatic Permit and Entry Flag applications will ONLY be available online.

#Vessel Details

Important Information

  • The Vessel that you stipulate on the application form must be 18 metres or less and be the vessel you intend to bring to Riverfire.
  • The Entry Flags must be clearly displayed on port side of the vessel. It is recommended flags be firmly tied to the vessel’s guide rail or radio antenna.
  • Any vessel not displaying an Entry Flag will be stopped by Enforcement Agencies and asked to produce a flag. Vessels who have not successfully applied for an Aquatic Permit will not be permitted entry to the Riverfire restricted areas or the spectator mooring zones. No exceptions will be made.
  • Your Aquatic Permit and Entry Flag does not guarantee you a particular position withing the two mooring zones in the Town Reach of the Brisbane River.
  • The personal information collected on this application will be used to allow vessel owners to obtain an Aquatic Permit and Entry Flag which permits them to access the dedicated spectator mooring zones as authorised under the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994. Authorised Departmental staff will have access to this information and your personal details will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent unless required by law.
  • The personal information collected on this application form will be kept and may be used by Brisbane Festival for the purpose of sending promotional material to you.

Brisbane Water Police will text you a message on the night, advising you when vessels in Zone A & Zone B will be released. Its therefore important the mobile number you list on the application form is the number of the mobile you will have on board with you Saturday 6 September.

Upon having your registration approved, you will receive an MSQ Chartlette showing the spectator mooring zone, the fireworks exclusion zones and release times for the spectator mooring zones.

Read the conditions on your Chartlette and the MSQ Aquatic Permit carefully, keep all information sheets provided to you and bring them along on Saturday 6 September 2025.

Brisbane Festival expresses deep respect to and acknowledges the First People of this Country.