Recreational Facilities

Secure access to Port Nikau recreational piers via keypad access at the gate. All pier gates are locked and there is 24/7 CCTV coverage.

A barbeque and patio area is available for cooking and mealtimes.

There are parking spaces available to you free of charge at the Port Nikau Marina. These are located right next to the piers.

Port Nikau can advise on qualified and reputable contractors and tradespeople. It is the responsibility of the boat owner to ensure that if other contractors are used, they are certified. All contractors must complete a Health and Safety induction on arrival before completing any work. Contact the Marina Manager to arrange.

Port Nikau offers the use of a courtesy car for your convenience. For more information please contact the Marina Manager. Terms and conditions apply.

The Acropolis Cafe, Bar and Restaurant is a Greek restaurant located next to the piers. It extends over the water, offering marina views while you pick up a morning coffee or dine for lunch or dinner. For more dining options, the city of Whangārei is a five-minute drive from Port Nikau. We’ve put together a guide to help you find your next place to eat.

Port Nikau has 58 floating pontoons for recreational vessels at Port Nikau Marina and Eastpoint Marina.

Port Nikau has a diesel facility available on the main wharf. Port Nikau reserves the right to restrict access to other fuel suppliers. Fuel may only be delivered to vessels by arrangement with Port Nikau. A bunker fee applies – refer to fuel supplier.

Our neighbours at Port Whangārei Marine Centre offer 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 has haulout facilities suitable for catamarans and launches. Both facilities specialise in refits and repairs, yacht joinery, marine painting, conversion projects and insurance work.

Free WIFI is available in the Marina Facilities. Details will be provided upon your arrival.

We can accommodate all of your in-water conversion or refit requirements for a wide range of vessels, including mast removal, in-water painting, and room to service masts up to 65m long.

Laundry facilities are located at the Marina Facilities compound at the end of the pier. This includes a washing machine and dryer with a fee of $6 per cycle.

Mail delivery is permitted to our Port Nikau office at 325 Port Road. Further details will be provided on arrival.

Shore power can be provided to vessels that have a current New Zealand Electrical Warrant of Fitness (EWOF). 16 amp and 32 amp single phase provided.

Hire a professional to fully project manage your refit or maintenance work. More detail is provided in our Marine Services Directory.

General rubbish and recycling are located at the Marina Facilities Compound at the end of Pier B.

Port Nikau provides a land-based pump-out facility at Pier B. Vessels fitted with a toilet must have a functioning black water holding tank that can be discharged here. Discharge of sewage from vessels into the Marina is not allowed.

There are several supermarkets, retail stores and speciality sports stores in Whangārei CBD, a five-minute drive from Port Nikau. Okara Shopping Centre is the closest shopping centre to Port Nikau. It is an outdoor shopping centre with a Countdown supermarket and retail shops including the Warehouse, Kmart, Rebel Sports, Torpedo7, Chemist Warehouse and various eateries.

Clean, modern unisex toilets and showers are located at the Marina Facilities compound at the end of Pier B.

Dock trolleys are available to use.

Waste oil facilities are available in the overflow car park at the Port Nikau office. Further details will be provided on arrival.

Drinkable water is available at all berths.