CHE, a 115ft aluminium Sunreef catamaran built in 2010, arrived in Whangārei following extensive global cruising and charter operations across the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Now undertaking an ambitious multi-year circumnavigation, the vessel required a comprehensive refit to support ongoing performance, reliability, and long-range cruising capability. Length Overall (LOA): 34.7 m / 115 ft Beam Overall: 12.8 m / 42 ft Construction: Composite Naval Architecture: Sunreef Yach

Wild Berry is a 37.11-metre Numarine 37XP expedition motor yacht featuring high-volume guest accommodation, a robust steel hull, and advanced systems integration. With luxury interior spaces and extended autonomy capabilities, the vessel is purpose-built for global operation. LOA: 37.11 m (121 ft 7 in) Beam: 8.0 m (26 ft 3 in) Gross Tonnage: 362 GT Builder: Numarine (Turkey) Construction: Steel hull / GRP superstructure Designer: Can Yalman Wild Berry underwent a comprehensi

Seatius is a carbon composite sailing yacht, designed for high-performance, long distance cruising. LOA: 31.41 m (103 ft) Draft: 3.4–5.5 m (lifting keel) Beam: 6.95 m (22 ft 10 in) Gross Tonnage: 94 GT Builder: Hitzler Werft of Germany Construction: Epoxy resin-infused carbon fibre hull & superstructure, teak decking Designer: Farr Yacht Design Farr Yacht Design Interior & Exterior Styling: Nauta Design Nauta Design The project required a highly coordinated multi-trade ap

Kara from Whangarei Marinas and Blair from Port Nikau Marina are on their way to Tahiti to showcase everything Whangārei has to offer the cruising community. They'll be connecting with yacht owners, captains and crew to highlight why Whangārei is the ideal destination for refits, maintenance, provisioning and relaxation, as well as a safe and well-equipped stopover during the Pacific cyclone season. If you're in Tahiti, be sure to say hello!

The Whangārei marine sector will be represented internationally this month, with Sharron Beck, from Whangārei Marinas travelling to the Panama Canal to promote Whangārei Harbour to visiting cruising yachts. During the trip, she will be visiting several marinas near the canal – one of the world’s busiest gateways for international cruising vessels – to connect with yacht owners preparing to cross the Pacific. The visit coincides with meeting the new coordinator of the Pacific

A number of companies from the Whangārei marine sector were showcasing their expertise at the Auckland Boat Show, helping promote the region as one of New Zealand’s leading marine hubs. Marsden Cove Marina , Whangārei Marinas , Norsand Boatyard and Oceania Marine had a chance to connect with boat owners, industry professionals and international visitors, highlighting the breadth of services available in Whangārei – from boat building and refit expertise to marina facilitie

A new interactive map highlighting Whangārei’s diverse and growing marine industry has just been released. Launched at the 2024 Whangārei...

Gaff-Rigged Topsail Schooner · LOA: 133′ 10″ / 40.79 m Beam: 20′ 4″ / 6.20 m Draft: 13′ 11″ / 4.25 m Volume: 93 GT Construction:...

LOA: 20m / Beam 8.5m / Volume: 39GT Launched: 2012 This 20 meter Gunboat went through a 7-month refit in 2023 on land covering...

LOA: 54.7m / Beam 11m / Volume: 734GT Builder: Hitzler Werft of Germany Launched: 1973 This ex commercial workboat was refitted into a...

Kara from Whangārei Marina and Gareth from Marsden Cove Marina will be in Tonga 21-26 September to answer all your Whangārei enquiries.

We welcome seven new accredited members to Whangarei Marine Group. Six of them are specialist in servicing superyachts. Take a look at...

Well done for our members, Port Nikau and Whangārei Marina, who both were finalist in this years New Zealand Marina Operators Association...

Come and join the celebration of Whangārei's past, present & future. On the weekend of 12–13th October, Whangārei's Town Basin will be...