Nelson : Profile

Clearance

Nelson is located at the top of the south island, in Tasman Bay. The climate, and proximity to various activities, plus the great cruising grounds locally, make this area a good stopover/re-fit location.

NZ Customs are located at 10 Low St, Nelson, Tel. 0800428786.

Customs
Tel:03 548 1484, Fax:03 546 9381

MAF Quarantine
Tel:03 545 7774, Fax:03 545 7775
MQSNSN@maf.govt.nz

Docking

Located amid the stunning landscape at the top northwest corner of the South Island. Port Nelson is the biggest fishing port in Australasia and enjoys the highest hours of sunshine in New Zealand.

Nelson Marina
Tel:03 5467768

Port Nelson Ltd
Box 844, Port Nelson
Tel:03 5482099
info@portnelson.co.nz

Yacht Clubs

Nelson Yacht Club
322 Wakefield Quay, Nelson
Tel:03 5487501

Tasman Bay Cruising Club
The Red Shed, Akersten St, Port Nelson
Tel:03 5468251
TBCC@charterguide.co.nz

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