This dataset shows the major seaports in Australia and minor seaports that are declared as first ports of entry (listed at www.agriculture.gov.au) and some entries for places that are widely recognised as ports or harbours. The data in this dataset has been captured for the specific purposes of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts and not for general mapping purposes. The data are for information purposes only and are not intended for navigation or to precisely locate any particular feature. The depiction and use of boundaries, place names, location names and related data shown on maps and also included in lists, tables and links on this website are not warranted to be correct and final nor do they necessarily imply official endorsement by the department.