Tauranga (Bay of Plenty) : Profile

Clearance

Tauranga has in recent years become popular as a port of entry with yachts arriving from Tonga, as well as a place to be based during the hurricane season. Weather is better here (less rain than Northland), and it is the newest and least cost of any of the North Island marinas that yachts tend to go to such as Auckland, Gulf Harbour and Opua.

Tauranga has its own customs office as it is a major New Zealand shipping port. The advantage of this is that you do not have to deal with Auckland. Since only 10-15 yachts clear in here from the islands a year, the officials are not overwhelmed by yachts and are extremely cooperative. Extensions are handled here directly and are straightforwarded and simple. Immigration is handled through Hamilton rather than Auckland, again away from the major paperwork congestion that the seems to surround transactions with the big city.

Upon arrival at your slip at Bridge Marina, you will be immediately met by Customs (who also takes care of the Immigration formalities) and MAF. They do this on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis. As you come within range of Tauranga contact should be made through Taupo Radio, Tauranga Radio, the Tauranga Coast Guard and/or Bridge Marina (Channel 73) and you should provide them with your arrival time. Any of those organizations will contact Customs and let them know of your arrival so they can meet you.

Customs
Tel:07 575 9699, Fax:07 575 0522

MAF Quarantine
Tel:07 575 6712, Fax:07 575 8962
MQSTRG@maf.govt.nz

Docking

Tauranga Bridge Marina Harbour Bridge Causeway, SH 29, Tauranga Tel:+64 (0)7 575 8264, Fax:+64 (0)7 575 8369, VHF Channel 73 http://www.marina.co.nz/ , berths@marina.co.nz Opening Hours: 0800-1800 hrs. daily Tauranga Bridge Marina is a modern facility consisting of 500 fully serviced marina berths. The Marina is located on the East Coast of New Zealand inside the Tauranga Harbour. Tauranga is the main coastal centre of the Bay of Plenty which is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand. The Tauranga area is regarded as one of New Zealand's finest aquatic recreation centres. The Marina is situated within 5 minutes of Mount Maunganui, Tauranga shopping centres and Tauranga Airport. The Marina is only 2 1/2 hours from Auckland. The availability of deep water ensures that the Marina can accommodate most vessels. 25 metre and 36 metre berths have been set aside for larger yachts and launches.We have one of the largest selections of berth sizes in the South Pacific, 10.5m, 12m, 14m, 16m, 18m, 20m, 25m, and 36m. As part of our service to all boat owners and visitors, various items are available 7 days a week at the Marina- Bridge Marina Travelift (35 tonne) and hardstand facilities, Tauranga Boat Sales , Spinnakers Brasserie Restaurant, Bridge Marina Cafe & Chandlery. Laundry, showers and toilet facilities - our immaculate ablutions are available 24 hours. Internet service. Administration services, facsimile, photocopying and message service available through the marina office 8am to 6pm daily. Petrol & Diesel available 24 hours.

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Yacht Clubs

Tauranga Marina
Sulphur Point, PO Box 690, Tauranga
Tel:+64 (0)7 578 8747, Fax:+64 (0)7 578 8747
Opening Hours: 0800-1700 7 days a week
Situated at the North end of Sulpher Point in Tauranga Harbour with 561 berths. Essential to call prior to arrival. Full service marina. Yacht club, bar, restaurant, chandlery. Repair and service facilities close by with hardstanding and 35 ton travel lift.

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