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Clearance

Clearance formalities to be completed at Chaffers Marina - Confirm with Harbour Control.

Customs
17-21 Whitmore Street, Wellington
Tel:+64 04 473 6099, (After Hours): 0292 445 332, Fax:+64 4 499 1110

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
PO Box 2526, Wellington, New Zealand
Tel:+64 4 8940459, Fax:+64 4 894 0662

New Zealand Food Safety Authority
(Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Group, 68/86 Jervois Quay, PO Box 2835, Wellington, New Zealand
Tel:+64 4 463 2500, Fax:+64 4 463 3501
Contact the Agricutural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Group for clarification on Pet Medication for visiting pets

Docking

Chaffers Marina
Chaffers Bay, PO Box 27555, Wellington
Tel:+64 (0)4 382 9300, Fax:+64 (0)4 382 9300
chaffers@wnc.quik.co.nz
Internationally classed floating marina adjacent to Te Papa (Museum of Zealand) in Wellingtons inner harbour with 185 berths. The marina is protected by a floating breakwater and is attached to the Overseas Passenger Terminal wharf. Full service marina, 40 ton travelift, chandlery, sailmaker and other repair services. Supermarket, banks, post office, bars, cafes and restaurants and yacht club close by. 5km from the airport.

Clyde Quay Boat Harbour
Wellington City Council, PO Box 14342, Wellington
Tel:+64 4 385 4900, Fax:+64 4 386 2345
Adjacent to the city centre with 75 berths on fore and aft moorings. Also home to Royal Port Nichoson Yacht Club which operates a slipway and sailing academy.

Evans Bay Marina
Wellington City Council, P.O. Box 14342, Wellington
Tel:+64 (0)4 386 2345, Fax:+64 (0)4 386 2345
Opening Hours: Marina Office hours 0830 1300 5 days a week
Situated at the south end of Wellington's main harbour. Limited number of visitors' berths (max 12m). Water, toilets, showers, laundry. The nearby Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club operates a slipway and hardstanding.

Mana Marina
P O Box 54070, Mana, Wellington
Tel:+64 (0)4 233 0091, Fax:+64 (0)4 233 0591, VHF Channel 63 'Gateway Radio'
mana.marina@xtra.co.nz
Opening Hours: Marina Office hours Mon-Fri 0830-1500 hrs Sat 0800-1200
Mana Marina is the closest North Island Marina to the Marlborough Sounds with the entrance to Queen Charlotte Sound situated due west approximately 18 miles from the Marina. Full service marina with a marina village (supermarket, cafes, restaurants, chandlery, medical facilities) 5 minutes walk. 35 ton travelift.

Seaview Marina
Port Rd, Lower Hutt., Wellington, PO Box 33 - 230 Petone
Tel:+64 (0)4 568 3736, Fax:+64 (0)4 568 3586
Opening Hours: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat
A new marina at the NE end of Wellington Harbour with in excess of 210 berths. Water, electricity, showers, fuel, haulout facilities and extensive hardstanding.

Wellington Waterfront Ltd
Shed 6, Queens Wharf
Tel:(04) 495 7820, Fax:(04) 473 2912
Berthing for larger private vessels (25m-80m) is located at the inner city Queens Wharf. Draft : 7.9m at low tide. Booking ahead is advisable.

Yacht Clubs

Clyde Quay Boat Harbour [see above]

Lowry Bay Yacht Club
Seaview Marina, Port Rd, Lower Hutt
Tel:04 568 3715

Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club
Clyde Quay Marina, Oriental Parade, Wellington
Tel:04 384 8700

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