Cruising Yacht 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 a courtesy car for quick local runs – ideal for picking up spare parts, grabbing groceries, or getting supplies from nearby Whangārei businesses.

Local trips only: The courtesy car is available for use within the zone shown on the map below.

Planning a longer trip? For travel outside this zone or day trips further afield, we recommend hiring a vehicle from:

• Flexi Cars
• RAD Car Hire

To book our courtesy car, contact Blair, our Marina Manager. Terms and conditions apply.

Additional transport options, including taxis, are available in our marine directory.

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.

Looking for a great meal? Acropolis Café Bar & Grill is just next door at 325 Port Road, serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine in a waterfront setting.

Important: Acropolis requires table bookings for all meals, so make sure to call ahead and reserve your spot.

Call to book: 09 430 0279

Pop in for your morning coffee, or book a table for dinner and enjoy fresh, locally owned hospitality. You can walk along the waterfront walkway to get there and take in the harbour views.

For other dining options, check out our guide to eating in Whangārei.

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.