Wharves and jetties

Our facilities are maintained and managed to provide for a range of recreational and commercial uses. Examples of these are recreational boat servicing, scenic and charter boat operations and commercial fishing/harvesting. 

Wharf locations

Our wharves are situated at the following locations. You can use Google Maps or our own mapping system to find these locations.

Thames
Whangamatā
  • Whangamatā Wharf, Beach Road, Whangamatā
Coromandel-Colville
  • Sugarloaf (Te Kōuma) ramps, Te Kōuma Road, Te Kōuma
  • Port Charles Wharf, Port Charles Wharf Road, Port Chales
  • Hannarford's Jetty, Te Kōuma Road, Te Kōuma
  • Coromandel Town Wharf,  Long Bay Road, Coromandel Town
Mercury Bay
  • Ferry Landing Wharf,Pūrangi Road, Ferry Landing
  • *Whitianga Wharf, The Esplanade, Whitianga
  • Hei Esplanade Jetty, Hei Esplanade, Whitianga
  • Matarangi Jetty, Kenwood Drive, Matarangi
  • Whangapoua Wharf, Whangapoua Road, Whangapoua

*Note: A barrier arm has been installed at Whitianga Wharf to help keep the general public safe and separated from commercial activities. Access to the wharf is only for approved wharf operators using programmed entry cards. Anyone wanting an access card can approach Whitianga or Thames Council offices for an approval application. It is hoped the reduced traffic flow on and off the wharf will make access easier and safer for approved users. Pedestrian access to the ferry and other tour boat operations on the pontoon is unaffected.

Tairua-Pāuanui
  • Tairua Wharf, Wharf Road, Tairua
  • Paku Jetty, The Esplanade, Tairua
  • Royal Billy Jetty, Vista Paku, Pāuanui 
  • Pāuanui Waterways Public Jetty, Waterways Parade, Pāuanui

Fees and usage

For information on our wharves or using our facilities please contact one of our team:

  • Briar Sturgeon (Wharf Bookings): 027 2105 187

 

Conditions of use

Please enjoy and respect our environment and maritime facilities. 

  • Parts of our wharves are for commercial activities - please do not impede operations. 

  • Fishing is permitted provided you pull in your line when vessels approach.  

  • No littering or dumping including fish frames; this attracts predators.  

  • Swimming is permitted at Whitianga Wharf and Whangamatā Wharf.  

  • Rubbish skips (if present) are for commercial paying users only. 

  • Parking on wharves is for loading and unloading only. 

  • Maximum weight limits may apply. 

  • Authorised refuellers only. 

 

Health and safety

Please be aware of:  

  • people and obstacles before pulling up to or away from a wharf / jetty  

  • power leads; these must have a current 'test and tag' label visible

  • moving vehicles and vessels

  • trip hazards.  

 

CCTV

Surveillance cameras at our maritime facilities are operating for your safety and your security.  

 

Maritime Facilities Bylaw

Approval is required and fees applicable for: 

  • all commaercial activities including tour boats, charters and commercial vessels

  • events and competitions. 

  • advertising signage (including one-off events)

  • refuelling 

  • storage of goods, equipment or vehicles.  

  • Vessel maintenance works. 

Please refer to our bylaws page here for more information. 

 

   
Note: Many harbour control and administration functions that were previously undertaken by us are now undertaken by the Waikato Regional Council; particularly activities below the Mean High Water Mark (e.g. harbour administration, mooring permits, etc). 

Land Information New Zealand also has some harbour control and administration functions under the Marine and Coastal Activities Act 2011.  

 

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