
WELCOME TO WHANGĀREI
A place to call it home

Whangārei is a warm, friendly city where people still smile and wave at each other in the street. It’s in the northern part of New Zealand - the warmest part of the country, known for its sunshine hours and beautiful island landscapes.
All of our marinas welcome international cruisers living aboard their boats. The cruising community is sociable and friendly. You’ll make new friends and connect with a truly special place.
A great choice of haulouts, boatyards and marinas
With sheltered waters, world-class marine facilities and a community of skilled marine specialists, Whangārei Harbour is a destination built around boating. From convenient haulouts and secure hardstands to full-service refit yards and marinas, everything you need is close at hand.
HARBOURSIDE
BOATWORKS
Haul out, boatyard and sealed hardstand for catamarans, yachts and launches.
MARSDEN COVE MARINA & BOATYARD
236 berth marina, haul out up to 80T and sealed hardstand with NZ Customs point of entry/exit.
NORSAND BOATYARD
Haul out and hardstand facility, all services on-site, up to 120T and 11m beam.
OCEANIA MARINE SHIPYARD
Hardstand and haul out with 560T and 100T travel lifts
Beam up to 13.5 meters
OKARA MARINA
Whangarei's newest marina,
with 44 berths completed.
Berthing for boats 10–35 meters.
PORT NIKAU
Modern marina with wide berths and fairways for catamarans and cruising yachts in 14–20m length.
RIVERSIDE DRIVE MARINA
Marina, hardstand and haul out up to 70T just minutes from downtown.
TOWN BASIN MARINA
Beloved Whangārei Marina in the heart of the town basin.











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