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Perhaps one would be best served continuing to nearby [[Oamaru]] or [[Christchurch]] / Lyttleton.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Forums==
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Revision as of 15:41, 30 May 2016

WorldNew ZealandTimaru

Timaru, New Zealand (Port of Entry)

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44°23.46′S, 171°15.74′E
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Local chartlet

Timaru is an agricultural service port, and the second largest fishing port in New Zealand.

Cruising the region

Bill McIndoe reports: "I do not recommend Timaru for yachts unless you have friends there or local knowledge.".

Perhaps one would be best served continuing to nearby Oamaru or Christchurch / Lyttleton.

Charts

Land Information NZ
NZ6422 Approaches to Timaru: Timaru Harbour

Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

Islands

List Islands

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.


Navigation

The Navionics chart indicates a large and well-dredged man-made harbour but little or no anchorage room.

Entrance

Timaru is port of entry to New Zealand. If this is not a port of entry omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

  • Some local yachts appear to be moored fore-and-aft in a limited number of spaces at the southern arm of the anchorage, outside the grain silos, and more just inside the inner breakwater. Shore access appears to be limited.


Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
fuel notes
Water
water notes
Electricity
electricity notes

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

Comments

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