Marsden Cove, New Zealand -
just inside the entrance of Whangarei Harbour

Marsden Cove is located less than two hours drive (132km) north from Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city and just inside the entrance of the picturesque Whangarei Harbour. Whangarei, New Zealand’s northern most city is approximately half an hour’s drive (20km) away.

For the cruising boat owner it is located halfway between Auckland and the famous Bay Of Islands.

Marsden Cove not only offers boat owners convenient all tide and weather access to and from the ocean via a picturesque deep water harbour, it is easily reached by road from State Highway One. Close by is the beautiful 23 km long ocean beach of Bream Bay.

It is the perfect base for boat owners seeking to explore New Zealand’s most sought after northern cruising, diving and game fishing grounds. If you do not wish to venture far the vast sheltered waters of Whangarei Harbour offer plenty of opportunity for marine recreation.

Up and down the coast within a few hours cruising is a vast choice of beautiful islands and beaches all including the Poor Knights Marine Reserve and Hen & Chicken Islands.