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iceberg crew at Port Nikau superyacht marina

June 14, 2024

Iceberg spotted at Port Nikau

When the luxury motor yacht Iceberg, built by Circa Marine, returned to Whangārei for maintenance and repairs, it was more than just a homecoming – it was the beginning of a deep connection with Port Nikau and the surrounding Northland region.

Jeanne Socrates onboard SV Nereida at Port Nikau Marina

May 28, 2024

Jeanne Socrates aboard S/V Nereida Visits Port Nikau

Last month, Port Nikau had the privilege of hosting renowned British yachtswoman, Jeanne Socrates. Celebrated for her contributions to sailing, Jeanne visited our marina for minor maintenance as she continued her fifth solo circumnavigation of the world.

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.

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

August 22, 2023

Meet the Captain of Superyacht Dream Walker III

Explore Ocean Dream Walker III’s journey to Port Nikau for maintenance and repairs after its South Pacific voyage.

GLY World Odyssey - Port Nkau

January 31, 2023

International Yacht Rally Welcomed to Port Nikau

Yachts sailing on the Grand Large Yachting (GLY) World Odyssey 500 recently cruised through New Zealand, with a number of vessels calling into Port Nikau for refits and maintenance.

Sea Eagle II flies Whangārei nest - world's largest aluminium yacht may yet be back

October 23, 2021

Sea Eagle II departs Whangārei

In April this year, the world’s largest aluminium yacht arrived in the Whangārei Harbour. The triple 62.5m high mast Sea Eagle II has been moored at Port Nikau since finishing off her maiden voyage and sea trial all the way to New Zealand from the Netherlands. Sea Eagle II’s arrival caused a touch of concern

Douce France Leaves Port Nikau

October 10, 2021

Whangārei farewells Douce France

Find out about departure of Douce France, one of the world’s largest sailing catamarans, after undergoing extensive maintenance at Port Nikau

Senses, a 59-metre vessel weighing almost 1000 tonnes, is currently sitting in a slipway (boat ramp) at Ship Repair NZ's Port Rd site in Whangārei.

February 9, 2021

Senses $45 million superyacht 

The redevelopment of Whangārei’s boatbuilding infrastructure at Port Nikau has enabled the Whangārei marine industry to score New Zealand’s most expensive and most impressive $60 million refit this year. The $45 million superyacht Senses is 59 metres and weighs almost 1000 tonnes. The superyacht is currently sitting in a slipway at Ship Repair NZ’s Port