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Commercial Vessel Facilities in Whangārei

Port Nikau is positioned in the heart of Whangārei Harbour’s marine precinct. Services include providing shore-based maintenance and refit facilities, plus a deep-water marine with berthage for commercial ships, workboats, tugs, fishing boats, ferries, charter craft and superyachts.

World-Renowned Marine Hub

Port Nikau is ideally positioned to connect vessel owners with top-quality services and experienced contractors for any in-water and out-of-water refit or renovation work, including engineering, electrical, sailmakers, hydraulics, mechanical, canvas and covers, refrigeration, boat builders, stainless steel work and more. 

A full list of Whangārei marine services is available in Port Nikau’s Marine Services Directory.

Wharves for Working Vessels

Based in subtropical northern New Zealand, Port Whangārei is recognised as a world-class marine hub with a strong tradition of boat building. Port Nikau’s commercial wharves are well suited to working vessels, with berths that allow for crane, truck and forklift access. There is parking next to the wharf crew facilities.

Commercial Vessel Facilities Overview

  • Car parking

    Free parking is available at the Port Nikau wharves.

  • Contractors

    Port Nikau can advise on qualified and reputable contractors and tradespeople for your maintenance or refit work. All contractors must complete a Health and Safety induction on arrival. Contact the Port Nikau Marine Manager for more information.

  • Coolstores

    Access is available to nearby coolstores.

  • Equipment

    A forklift is available for hire, crane access is available for on/off-loading, all vessels have access to shore power, and there is access to coolstores and wharf space. For other equipment, contact the Marine Manager.

  • Fuel

    Port Nikau has a 24/7 diesel facility available on Port Nikau Wharf. Fuel may be delivered to vessels by arrangement with Port Nikau. A bunker fee applies – refer to the fuel supplier.

  • Haul out

    Adjacent to Port Nikau, Port Whangārei Marine Centre offers an efficient haul out service with its 100-tonne and 560-tonne travel lift, an extensive sealed hardstand area, and a full range of marine facilities. Harbourside Boatworks specialises in refits and repairs, yacht joinery, marine painting, conversion projects and insurance work. Heron Ship Repair is a one-stop ship repair yard, with an 1,800 ton slipway facility.

  • Internet

    Free wifi is available. Details will be provided upon your arrival.

  • Mail and deliveries

    Mail delivery is permitted to our Port Nikau Head Office at 325 Port Road, Whangārei, 0110, New Zealand.

  • Power

    Shore power can be provided to vessels that have a current New Zealand Electrical Warrant of Fitness (EWOF) or have a current survey certificate.

  • Rubbish

    General rubbish and recycling facilities are available at both wharves.

  • Sewage

    Discharge of sewage from vessels into the marina is not allowed. Sewage pump-out is available from the Bog Doctor. Contact the Marine Manager for more information.

  • Waste Oil

    Waste oil facilities are available in the overflow carpark at the Port Nikau office.

  • Water

    Drinkable water is available at all berths.