With a convenience unmatched anywhere in New Zealand, Whangarei Marina is a popular choice for international cruisers staying in New Zealand during Pacific cyclone season. Centrally located in Whangarei, everything you need is located within walking distance. Supermarkets, retail, medical, artisan markets, and more, are all on the marina’s doorstep. A vibrant marina community and attractive waterfront with restaurants, cafes, and bars makes Whangarei Marina the ideal New Zealand layover. 

From Whangarei Marina it is a short 8 minute drive to Whangarei Airport or a 1 hour and 45 minute drive to New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland.

For kids there is a large playground right next to the marina, nearby swimming pools, a large park area, bush hikes, and a devilishly delicious ice cream and fudge shop on the waterfront.

Whangarei is home to New Zealand’s second largest marine industry which makes it a convenient location for maintenance and refit work and with six haul-out yards and a full suite of marine trades and services there is lots of choice for cruisers.

The Whangarei Maritime Festival is hosted in the marina over a weekend in October and attracts an eclectic collection of waterfront characters and vessels.