Marina


Marsden Cove Marina is located just inside the entrance to Whangarei Harbour on the Southern side and approximately 7km from Whangarei Head.
The entrance channel is well marked with navigational buoys which are visible as you proceed past the commercial port wharves.
The Marina offers berths for sale or rent ranging in standard sizes from 10m - 25m. Large berths ranging from 35m - 55m are available by arrangement.
- Links of interest
Marsden Cove is now an official NZ Customs Dept port of entry
International cruising craft to make Whangarei their official port of entry into New Zealand and subsequently engage the services of a very capable local marine industry.
Vessels using Marsden Cove Marina as their entry point will now enjoy the convenience of an international standard marina. Crew can step ashore and arrange to have their craft worked on by the diverse ship building and servicing companies located nearby.
The required customs gates have been installed at the Marina’s B Pier.
Arriving vessels
Do not anchor in New Zealand waters before clearing customs
If you are a foreign vessel arriving in New Zealand at Marsden Cove, fax or email advance notice before leaving your last port.
At least 48 hours before arrival you must contact NZ Customs with your estimated time and place of arrival through one of these methods:
* call Taupo Maritime Radio (ZLM) on SSB 4125, 6215, 8291 or 12290 Kbz
* call Russell Radio on SSB 4445, 6516 or 13103 Kbz to report for you
* e-mail yachts@customs.govt.nz
Local Customs officer
Contact Customs Officer, Bruce Cooper. Fax: +649 359 6692 or
email: Bruce.cooper@customs.govt.nz .
You can download the required forms on www.customs.govt.nz
For more information on Biosecurity in New Zealand please go to www.biosecurity.govt.nz
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