Tarakohe port and marina is owned by Tasman District Council and:
Least depth within harbour confines on wharf approach and alongside the main wharf is 4 metres at chart datum.
Vessels wishing to berth in Tarakohe Harbour are required to contact the Harbour Manager prior to entry to the harbour.
This does not include vessels using the trailer boat launching ramp or vessels that have an allotted berth.
If you have enquired with the port manager about a Long-Term berth or mooring but there are no spots available at this point in time or if you wish to enquire about a Long-Term berth or mooring but do not have a vessel yet then please complete a Waitlist application.
Availability of berths for casual users varies. Note that anchoring restrictions apply outside of the harbour. See the section below for more information.
Apply for a berth, mooring or compound at Port Tarakohe
Read more about the requirements (pdf 1.1 MB) you need to meet to ensure you can access shore power connections safely at the marina.
If you require access to operational areas at Port Tarakohe, please complete this short online application form.
Please complete this short form and you will be emailed the access code for the gated area.
The email also contains some infromation about how to protect the penguin colony in the gated area. Please take the time to read it and follow the guidelines.
Revised rules for the use of the Port Tarakohe marina came into effect in July 2021. You can read the rules here and also complete the application forms for casual berths, long-term moorings and boat storage. If you have any questions please email Council's Enterprise Portfolio team or call us on 03 543 8400.
Port Tarakohe Marina Rules (pdf 332 KB)
Application form for Casual Berths/Mooring (pdf 337 KB)
Application form for Long Term Marina Mooring (pdf 249 KB)
Read more about the general terms and conditions that apply at Port Tarakohe.
Port Tarakohe
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Wharfage |
Charges from 1 July 2024 incl. GST
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Fish and shellfish Includes all marine animals |
$32.00/tonne |
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Fuel and oil |
$0.12/litre |
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General cargo |
$15.00/tonne |
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Passengers Where no vessel berthed |
$11.00/person |
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Boat movements (Includes refloating etc.) |
$40.00/tonne |
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Weighbridge |
$9.00/entry/exit |
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Berthage – Casual Rates |
Charges from 1 July 2024 incl. GST |
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Wharf berthage per day |
$9.00/metre |
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Wharf berthage ancillary services – security, line charges and all other services |
$180.00/hr |
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Marina/mooring berthage per day |
$5.50/metre; or $60.00/vessel, whichever is the greater |
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Berthage – Annual Rates |
Charges from 1 July 2024 incl. GST
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Plastic Marina - Berth length: |
Per Annum |
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8 metre – restricted access |
$3,400.00 |
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8 metre |
$4,300.00 |
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10 metre |
$5,300.00 |
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12 metre |
$6,300.00 |
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14 metre |
$7,400.00 |
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16 metre |
$10,000.00 |
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18 metre |
$11,500.00 |
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20 metre |
$14,000.00 |
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25 metre |
No longer applicable |
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Concrete Marina - Berth length: |
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12 metre – restricted access |
$8,500.00 |
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12 metre |
$11.000.00 |
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15 metre |
$13,500.00 |
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25 metre |
$30,000.00 |
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Moorings |
$2,300.00 |
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Live Aboard Charge (additional to berthage) |
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Marina |
$160.00/month |
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Storage (maritime) |
Charges from 1 July 2024 incl. GST
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Boat Storage Compound |
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Weekly |
$65.00 |
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Monthly |
$220.00 |
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Annually |
$1,700.00 |
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20’ TEU container |
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Monthly |
$380.00 |
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Annually |
$3,800.00 |
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40’ FEU container |
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Monthly |
$750.00 |
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Annually |
$7,500.00 |
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Port Tarakohe penalty fees |
Charges from 1 July 2024 incl. GST
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Debt recovery invoice |
$150.00 |
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Avoidance of weighbridge |
$100.00 administration |
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Incorrect entering of information into the weighbridge system |
$75.00 |
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Penalty fee for not notifying the Port Manager 24 hours |
$150.00 |
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Penalty storage charge |
$600.00 |
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Penalty fee for not removing non-permitted storage within 48 hours |
$600.00 + removal fees |
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Penalty fee for not seeking approval and/or not complying with fuel transfer requirements |
$2,500.00 + costs of repair + costs of |
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Boat Ramp |
Charges from 1 July 2024 incl. GST
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Port Tarakohe boat ramp barrier arm |
$13.50/use |
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Boat ramp access card |
$215.00/pa (plus $15.00 for each access card) |
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Pōhara Boat Club Members boat ramp access card – fees collected and paid by Pōhara Boat Club prior to issue of card |
$150.00/pa (plus $15.00 for each access card) |
Update May 2024
Work on the upgrade of Golden Bay’s Port Tarakohe is progressing well.
The more than $12 million dollar project has been made possible through a $6 million loan from Kanoa, the provincial development investment group within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, which is on top of the $6.7 million we have identified to invest in the 2024/2025 year.
A new fuel bowser has been moved to a new site at the end of the floating wharf making it easier and more convenient for vessels to refuel.
The new large berths are getting their finishing touches and the inner breakwater to offer increased wave protection has been completed.
Work on a new sheet pile wharf on the northeastern arm is underway and design work for new offices and an ablution block is being done.
Meanwhile, the long-term vision for the port is being developed with iwi, key stakeholders, recreational users, and the community to produce the Port Tarakohe Structure Plan.
Drafting of the plan is being done ahead of community engagement before the year’s end.
For more information on the Structure Plan, visit shape.tasman.govt.nz/port-tarakohe-structure-plan.
Port Tarakohe upgrade work started July 2023
This project comprises of three stages:
Stage One: Breakwater extension
This includes a breakwater extension of about 20m, ending in a sheet piled wall. The existing breakwater of about 125m length will also be widened. These works include supplying new materials and reusing some of the existing ones. Since the breakwater and surrounding areas are Little Penguins Habitat, a major aspect of this Separable Portion is the compliance with the Penguin Management Plan. The successful Contractor will work closely with the Penguin Experts and Department of Conservation to ensure the safety of penguins during the works.
Stage Two: Fendering Upgrade
This work is to remove the existing worn-out fendering system on the concrete wharf and replace with a new sleeker design. This work will have to be completed at low tide and in good weather. The project involves removing some 60 piles; supply and installation of about 90 piles and new materials, and reuse of some of the existing materials where needed. The works will be completed in a way that allows 1/3 of the wharf to be always operational.
Stage Three: New Pontoons adjacent to new breakwater extension
New pontoon berths and new piles will be installed. These include removal of existing piles and plastic pontoons, driving several new piles, installation of concrete pontoons and an end wave barrier, and service pillars’ installation. The Contractor shall provide access to existing berths’ users during the duration of works.
Phone Steve Tennant 03 525 8174 or 027 446 3891, VHF channels 28 or 60.
Email: [email protected]
