Timaru
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
Bill McIndoe reports: "I do not recommend Timaru for yachts unless you have friends there or local knowledge.". | Bill McIndoe reports: "I do not recommend Timaru for yachts unless you have friends there or local knowledge.". | ||
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Perhaps one would be best served continuing to nearby [[Oamaru]] or [[Christchurch]] / Lyttleton. | Perhaps one would be best served continuing to nearby [[Oamaru]] or [[Christchurch]] / Lyttleton. | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
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====Anchorages==== | ====Anchorages==== | ||
List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | List details of all safe anchorages in the area. | ||
| - | * | + | * 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== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 9 August 2013
Timaru, New Zealand (Port of Entry)
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Overview
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.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
- Land Information NZ
- NZ6422 Approaches to Timaru: Timaru Harbour
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The Navionics chart indicates a large and well-dredged man-made harbour but little or no anchorage room.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- 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
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
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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