 Auckland : Profile
Contact Harbour Control on Channel 16 who will direct the yacht to one of the marinas where clearance formalities can be completed.
The official customs dock here is not very yacht friendly and the wake of passing boats can cause problems.
Last updated July 2008
Customs
Box 29, Auckland
Tel:+64 09 307 6516, Fax:+64 09 307 6720
Report to Security gate in Tinley St (off Quay St) for shuttle service to Customs Office.
MAF Quarantine
Tel: (Business Hours): +64 09 303 3423, Fax:+64 09 300 3213
MQSAKW@maf.govt.nz
Auckland’s facilities are of the highest standard. Auckland has eight major marinas, including those in the Westhaven-Viaduct area, which has hosted the Volvo Ocean Race and the America's Cup (twice).
The inner city Westhaven area is home to over 100 marine companies, all within a compact area that can be walked from various berths. It is the country’s largest marine centre and there are plans to develop it further. An overview can be found at www.westhavenrefit.co.nz.
Bayswater Marina
Sir Peter Blake Parade, Bayswater, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel:+64 9 446 1600, Fax:+64 9 446 1605, VHF Channel 73
info@bayswater.co.nz
Opening Hours: Office hours 0800 - 1730
Located across the harbour from the city. A ferry runs from the City to Bayswater(5 minutes. Mostly private berths. Not known if they take visitors. Maintenance facilities available adjacent to marina.
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
Ara Tai, Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Tel:+64 (0)9 534 3046 , Fax:+64 (0)9 534 3242 , VHF Channel 13
bucksbyc@clear.net.nz
Opening Hours: 0830-1700 5 days a week
Located next to Half Moon Bay Marina. 95 berth marina with some visitors' berths available by prior arrangement.
Maintenance facilities located at adjacent Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay Marina
Cnr Aratai and Pigeon Mountain Rds, Half Moon Bay, Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Tel:+64 (0)9 534 3139 , Fax:+ 64 (0)9 5341035, VHF Channel 73
info@hmbmarina.co.nz
Opening Hours: Marina Office 0800-1700 - Security Staff 24/7
Situated in the Tamaki River, this is a full service marina with a 35 ton travelift. Shopping complex close by including a fishing and dive shop, chandlery, restaurants, supermarket, motel and pharmacy. Large hardstanding area.
Hobson West Marina
P.O. Box 1560, Auckland
Tel:+64 (0)9 367 5416, Fax:+64 (0)9 367 5477, VHF Channel 13
info@hobsonwest.co.nz/info@westhaven.co.nz
This marina is situated in Viaduct Harbour, on the waterfront. It concentrates on superyachts and large charter craft. Chandlers, sail makers, electricians, repairs, haulout facilities, boat builders and divers all available with Westhaven precinct a short stroll away
Orams Marine
11 Westhaven Dr, Westhaven
Tel:09 303 1987
marinas@oramsmarine.co.nz
Marina berths, 60 ton travelift, slipway up to 600 ton, repair facilities.
Pier 21 Marine Centre
15 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven
Tel:+64 9 374 4461
www.pier21.co.nz
Full service marine centre with berths, travel lift, hardstand and enclosed sheds.
Pine Harbour Marina
Jack Lachlan Dr (PO Box 57), Beachlands, Auckland, NZ
Tel:+64 (0)9 536 5157, Fax:+64 (0)9 536 5610, VHF Channel 73
office@pineharbour.co.nz
Opening Hours: 0800 - 1700 hours
This marina is located in East Auckland. There is a ferry to downtown. It has 557 berths, pump-out facility, 45 ton travel hoist, fuel (24hrs), chandlery, cafe/bar, liquor store and hardstanding for DIY and live-aboard. Full range of repair facilities. Cruising Club based on site. No pump-out facility.
The Landing
Okahu Bay
Tel:09 520 3638
Yacht Haulage and Hardstand Service.
Viaduct Harbour Marine Village
Tel:+64 (0)9 355 7470
damon.heath@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Berths, travel lift, hardstand and high stud shed space.
West Park Marina/West Harbour Marina
Clearwater Cove, West Harbour, Auckland
Tel:+64 (0)9 416 7447 (Mob +64 21 890 045), Fax:+64 (0)9 416 7925, VHF Channel 73
info@westpark.co.nz
Enclosed by rock breakwaters on all sides making for a very sheltered environment in all weathers.
Full service marina, 592 slips. 75 ton and 35 ton boat haulage. All repairs available. A limited number of visitors' and live-aboard berths. Chandlery, provisions and cafe. 35 ton haulout and maintenance yard
Westhaven Marina
137 Westhaven Dr, St Marys Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel:0064 9 309 1352, Fax:0064 9 367 5477, VHF Channel 13
info@westhaven.co.nz
Opening Hours: 24/7
This huge marina has nearly 1500 berths, 330 pile and 50 swinging moorings. It has all facilities, and what is not on-site is close by. The Royal NZ Yacht Squadron is based here, along with three other yacht/boating clubs.
Chandleries, sail makers, brokers, electricians, repairs, haulout facilities, boat builders, diving, boat and yacht suppliers are all available
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club [see above]
Half Moon Bay Marina [see above]
Pine Harbour Marina [see above]
Westhaven Marina [see above]
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