Whangarei Marina
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- | | GPS: {{Coord| | + | | GPS: {{Coord|35|43.47|S|174|19.59|E|}} |
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! Toilets: | ! Toilets: | ||
- | | Yes | + | | Yes |
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! Showers: | ! Showers: | ||
- | | Yes | + | | Yes |
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! Laundry: | ! Laundry: | ||
- | | Yes | + | | Yes |
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! Internet: | ! Internet: | ||
- | | | + | | ? |
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! Wi-Fi: | ! Wi-Fi: | ||
- | | Yes | + | | Yes |
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! Cable TV: | ! Cable TV: | ||
- | | | + | | No |
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! Phone No. | ! Phone No. | ||
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===Navigation/Approach=== | ===Navigation/Approach=== | ||
- | + | It is recommended for yachts to motor the final 3nm of the river on the rising tide and favour the outside curves of the river. The channel is marked and dredged to a minimum of 1mtr below CD. The river bottom is soft mud. The marina is just before a bridge, so you can’t go past. | |
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+ | Navigation Chart No. NZ5215 | ||
+ | : For a map of the channel markers on the upper river click on this link to the Northern Regional Council's web site. [http://www.nrc.govt.nz/Living-in-Northland/On-the-water/Hatea-River/ CHANNEL MARKERS] | ||
===Berthing=== | ===Berthing=== | ||
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===Marina facilities=== | ===Marina facilities=== | ||
- | + | * The courtesy berth for new arrivals or filling of water is just outside the office window. Fenders on port side. | |
- | * | + | * No mast height restrictions. |
- | * | + | * Marina berths may be finger pontoons or rafting alongside floating pontoons. You can step off and have water and electricity. Most berths are behind locked gates at night. |
- | * | + | * Piles are either 2 or 4 piles which you row out to. |
+ | * You always need your own mooring lines. If there are any lines on the mooring please leave them there. | ||
+ | * Security keys give access to the finger slips, lounge, bins and washrooms. | ||
+ | * Sewerage pump out is available at neighbouring Riverside Drive Marina free of charge. | ||
+ | * 240v 16 & 32 amp, 50Hz metered electricity. A Blue male connection. Electrial W.O.F. required for vessels using reticulating power. | ||
+ | * A minimum of third party insurance is required. | ||
+ | * Water is chlorinated and drinkable. | ||
+ | * Rubbish recycling. | ||
+ | * There is a TV lounge and swap library. | ||
+ | * Toilets, showers, washing machines, new playground. | ||
+ | * Wireless internet available. | ||
+ | * Mail can be received at the office, use your boat name. | ||
+ | * A children's playground, art museum, restaurants, swimming pools, tourist information center and shops surround the marina. | ||
+ | * The marina is managed by a non-profit Trust and only offers berth rentals. Any money accumulated is put back into the marina. | ||
+ | * The office is manned 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am-12pm, Saturdays. The telephone answer machine has further contact details if out of office hours. | ||
+ | * The marina office has the documents needed before exiting New Zealand as well as immigration 3 month extension forms. | ||
===Repairs/Yard=== | ===Repairs/Yard=== |
Revision as of 08:16, 23 August 2010
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Whangarei Marina (Town Basin Marina)
Whangarei Marina | |
Comment | |
| GPS: 35°43.47′S, 174°19.59′E |
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| [ Photo gallery] |
| [ Chartlet] |
Radio: | VHF - 64 (Office hrs) |
Berths: | 300 |
Max length: | ? |
Max draft: | ?? |
Fuel: | Fuel dock/Cans? |
Water: | On berth? |
Elect: | Yes, 240v? |
Toilets: | Yes |
Showers: | Yes |
Laundry: | Yes |
Internet: | ? |
Wi-Fi: | Yes |
Cable TV: | No |
Phone No. | Enter number |
Email add: | |
Web: | Website |
More notes about the Marina |
Marina radio contact
Contact details - (before entry), and harbourmaster/manager's name, etc.
It is recommended for yachts to motor the final 3nm of the river on the rising tide and favour the outside curves of the river. The channel is marked and dredged to a minimum of 1mtr below CD. The river bottom is soft mud. The marina is just before a bridge, so you can’t go past.
Navigation Chart No. NZ5215
- For a map of the channel markers on the upper river click on this link to the Northern Regional Council's web site. CHANNEL MARKERS
Berthing
Is berthing assistance available, etc.
Marina facilities
- The courtesy berth for new arrivals or filling of water is just outside the office window. Fenders on port side.
- No mast height restrictions.
- Marina berths may be finger pontoons or rafting alongside floating pontoons. You can step off and have water and electricity. Most berths are behind locked gates at night.
- Piles are either 2 or 4 piles which you row out to.
- You always need your own mooring lines. If there are any lines on the mooring please leave them there.
- Security keys give access to the finger slips, lounge, bins and washrooms.
- Sewerage pump out is available at neighbouring Riverside Drive Marina free of charge.
- 240v 16 & 32 amp, 50Hz metered electricity. A Blue male connection. Electrial W.O.F. required for vessels using reticulating power.
- A minimum of third party insurance is required.
- Water is chlorinated and drinkable.
- Rubbish recycling.
- There is a TV lounge and swap library.
- Toilets, showers, washing machines, new playground.
- Wireless internet available.
- Mail can be received at the office, use your boat name.
- A children's playground, art museum, restaurants, swimming pools, tourist information center and shops surround the marina.
- The marina is managed by a non-profit Trust and only offers berth rentals. Any money accumulated is put back into the marina.
- The office is manned 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am-12pm, Saturdays. The telephone answer machine has further contact details if out of office hours.
- The marina office has the documents needed before exiting New Zealand as well as immigration 3 month extension forms.
Repairs/Yard
Haul-out?, yard?, etc.
Security
?
Marina Location
Is it close to shops, tourist attractions, etc.
Transport
What road transport is available?
Price
Current price (give date)
Contact
Address: Full address, mail address
Phone: telephone
Fax: fax
Website
Email
etc.
Personal experience
Post your personal experience and rating of this marina.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
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