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The Heart of Whangārei's Harbour

Situated in the centre of Whangārei's marine district, the Port Nikau Marina is uniquely positioned into the Whangārei Harbour with easy access to all the amenities you’ll need.

In the Heart of Whangārei

Port Nikau is located 12 nautical miles from the Whangārei Harbour entrance in tranquil harbour waters. The port is close to key arterial routes, amenities and facilities. Less than 5km off State Highway One, and less than 4km to Whangārei’s central business district, Port Nikau is easily accessible by boat or vehicle. 

Port Nikau is situated just 2km from one of Whangārei’s largest employment and industrial areas in Port Road and Kioreroa Road. Whangārei CBD is a short 5km cycle or drive away and it is just 9km to Whangārei Airport. The nearest supermarket and shopping centre are less than 3km away.

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A Modern Port; A Historic Location

Formerly home to the city’s port, Port Nikau is now revitalised and modernised with a range of amenities to provide for superyachts, residential vessels and commercial vessels.

Whether you want to complete a full refit on a superyacht, or you are conducting repairs on a recreational vessel, there are highly skilled and experienced contractors and businesses nearby.

Port Nikau Marine Directory

Port Nikau Marine News

Voice of the Oceans crew standing on Kat, their sailing catamaran

February 23, 2024

Voice of the Ocean’s Eco-Friendly Sailing Catamaran Docks at Port Nikau

Following a three-year expedition sailing around the world raising awareness about plastic pollution, the Voice of the Oceans crew has made Port Nikau their temporary home. After arriving in December, their crew are taking a well-earned break until April while essential maintenance is undertaken on their sailing catamaran, Kat.

The Port Nikau Marina in Whangarei in the morning with sunshine

January 26, 2024

Port Nikau Marina expansion in Whangārei is a win-win for local contractors and boat owners

The Port Nikau Marina is expanding as the construction of the latest pier is scheduled for completion in late February.

November 15, 2023

Repairing Parlay Revival at Port Nikau

Port Nikau welcomed YouTube sensations Parlay Revival to Eastpoint Marina last week to complete necessary on-water maintenance before they finished their six-year round-the-world trip in a repaired hurricane-damaged catamaran. There aren’t many people who would spend their life savings on a hurricane-damaged catamaran to repair and sail around the world, but that’s exactly what Auckland-born …