Boating Services
Marina
Members and visitors seeking berths should apply to the Marina Manager, Chris Hawkes, whose office is located above the services kiosk at the beginning of Cross Quay on the northern marina.
The Marina Manager is usually available during the mornings on 546-7768 or can be contacted by leaving a message with Nelson Marine Radio VHF channel 28.
A good number of visitors berths are available on D pier and when these are full, visitors can usually get temporary use of a private berth. Visiting vessels should check-in and clear customs if necessary at the head of D pier.
Berths provide water taps and 230 volt power points with CEE 3 pin plug fittings. There are three service buildings in the proximity of the marinas providing showers, toilets, picnic facilities etc, although not all services are available at each location.
For further details: http://www.nelsoncity.com/sports/marina.htm
Slipping and Boat Storage
The Club has boat storage and work space on the land opposite the Clubrooms. Phone the Club Manager on 546-8251 for details.
The Calwell slipway has the capability to slip vessels of up to 1800 tonnes, as well as a smaller side-haul facility. Dickson Marine operates a 50 tonne travel lift, and Haven Marine and Boatyard (in the inner marina) can slip up to 30 tonnes. A tidal grid in the inner marina can be booked with the Marina Manager, Chris Hawkes.
Coastguard Now-Casting
A continuous weather forecasting service is provided by NZ Coastguard for the local area on VHF Channel 22 with current wind and sea conditions.
Tasman Bay Sailing
Tasman Bay usually provides pleasant sailing conditions and breezes up to 20 knots. In summer, prevailing conditions give calm mornings with the sun heating the land to provide afternoon sea breezes of around 15 knots that usually blow from early afternoon and ease again towards late afternoon. In winter, normally calm conditions mean little useable wind for sailing.
Newcomers to Nelson should not, however, be fooled by these generalisations and need to be aware that Tasman Bay can quickly become a very different place, particularly in strong northerly winds. The bay is big - nearly 40 miles long - and is subject to swells from the Tasman Sea. Strong winds from offshore or within the bay itself can quickly build up a substantial sea. As the depth of water shallows the height of these seas increases, creating at best uncomfortable - and at worst - dangerous conditions.
At such times, harbour entrances on the eastern side of the bay can become virtually unusable and boats may find themselves stuck inside them for days on end. This is particularly true of Greville Harbour and Port Hardy on D'Urville Island and can also apply to Croiselles.
The Cut, Nelson harbour entrance, also becomes a danger area in times of high seas, particularly with outgoing tides. Skippers are urged to take care when entering or leaving The Cut in these conditions, and a prudent yachtsman will start his motor as a precautionary measure at such times.
Newcomers to sailing in Nelson should also be aware of an area of shallows between the Cut and the lighthouse. Check this on your chart and give them a wide berth - particularly at low tide.
Another hazard exists in The Cut between piles 2 and 3. Approximately two metres inside the line of these piles is a rock which has been struck by many of our keel yachts. Give this a wide berth and do not be tempted to cut in closer than five metres from the line of piles any time between with mid and low tide.
Nelson has a tidal range of up to 4.5 metres which makes it important to be aware of the state of the tide when boating in the area. Your depth sounder may show a depth of 4 metres when you depart yet you can hit bottom in exactly the same place on your return.
Skippers are encouraged to carry a copy of the book "The N.Z. Cruising Guide - Central Area" by Keith Murray and Ralph S Von Kohorn, which provides essential details about anchorages and cruising in the area.
Cruising Area Services
Suggestions of new facilities or changes to this list are welcomed, as is your mentioning the Almanac to these and any other establishments that offer services to boat owners. Block advertisements in the Almanac or this website can be arranged through the Club Secretary on 03-546-8251.
Accommodation
Awaroa Lodge | Raetihi Lodge |
The Recovery | St Omer House |
D'Urville Wilderness Resort | Te Mahia Bay Resort |
Furneaux Lodge | Te Pangu Lodge |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Te Rawa Resort |
Port Ligar | Waitata Bay Lodge |
Portage Resort | Waterfall Bay |
Punga Cove Resort | |
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Meals |
Awaroa Lodge & Café | Portage Resort |
The Recovery (Book first) | Punga Cove Resort |
D'Urville Wilderness Resort | Raetihi Lodge |
Furneaux Lodge | St Omer House |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Te Rawa Resort |
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Bar Service |
Awaroa Lodge | Punga Cove Resort |
D'Urville Wilderness Resort | Raetihi Lodge |
Furneaux Lodge | St Omer House |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Te Rawa Resort (on/off licence) |
Portage Resort | |
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Fuel - Diesel |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Portage Resort |
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Fuel - Petrol |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Te Rawa Resort |
Portage Resort | |
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Stores |
Endeavour Resort | St Omer House |
Furneaux Lodge | Te Mahia Bay Resort |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Te Rawa Resort |
Portage Resort | Waitata Bay Lodge |
Punga Cove Resort | Waterfall Bay |
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Laundry Facilities |
Awaroa Lodge | Bay of Many Coves Resort |
The Recovery | Portage Resort |
D'Urville Wilderness Resort | St Omer House |
Endeavour Resort | Te Mahia Bay Resort |
Furneaux Lodge | |
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Showers |
D'Urville Wilderness Resort | Punga Cove Resort |
Endeavour Resort | Raetihi Lodge |
Furneaux Lodge | St Omer House |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Te Mahia Bay Resort |
Portage Resort | Te Rawa Resort |
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Water |
The Recovery | Raetihi Lodge |
D'Urville Wilderness Resort | St Omer House (carry own) |
Endeavour Resort | Te Punga Lodge |
Furneaux Lodge | Te Rawa Resort |
Bay of Many Coves Resort | Waitata Bay Lodge |
Portage Resort | Waterfall Bay |
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Portage Resort
Kenepuru Sound
Phone: 03-573-4309
Hosts: Alison Evans & Dain Simpson
Manager: David Smail
Extensively remodelled, with a brand new waterfront cafe. Meals and accommodation available. Pool and tennis courts. The shop has marina berths for $15 a night, as well as stores, takeaways, laundry facilities, rubbish disposal, diesel, petrol and water. Contact Andy on 03-573-4445.
Punga Cove Resort
Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound
Phone: 03-579-8561
Hosts: Ralph & Bevan Faulkner
15 moorings available with good southerly protection (book on VHF 63). Road access from Kenepuru. Licensed restaurant and boatshed bar. Pool and spa. EFTPOS available.
Waterfall Bay
Outer Pelorus Sounds
Ph/Fax: 03-576-5256
Hosts: Jesika Shand
Moorings available in plenty of water. Wharf 0.5 m to 4 m with freshwater. Accommodation - lodge, homestay and farm cottages. Bush and farm walks. Shop, off licence, postal service. No public toilets,
no dogs. Seasonal EFTPOS.
http://www.watefallbay.co.nz/
Port Ligar
Outer Pelorus Sounds
Ph/Fax: 03-576-5238
Hosts: Tim & Raewyn Shand
Accommodation - coastal cottages, bush and farm walks. Wharf 3 to 7 m. No public toilets, no dogs.
http://www.watefallbay.co.nz/
Te Pangu Lodge
Tory Channel
Phone: 03-579-9755
Hosts: Sue, Wal & Sam Edwards
Holiday accommodation available. Six free moorings and water on wharf. Water taxi service from Picton. Interesting walks.
Bay of Many Coves Resort
Bay of Many Coves, Queen Charlotte Sound
Phone: 03-579-9771
General Manager: Lisa Bardebes
Access by boat or water taxi from Picton. Wharf with 3-9 metres at low tide, plus six moorings. Officially opened in June this year after major rebuilding and now offer luxury accommodation, café/bakery and a fine dinning restaurant along with shop, showers, toilets and fuel available for boaties.
http://www.bayofmanycovesresort.co.nz/
Te Rawa Resort
Wilson Bay, Pelorus Sound
Phone: 03-579-8285
VHF: Channel 65
Hosts: Erika & Walter Blecher
This resort is only accessible by boat and transport services are available from Havelock. Accommodation can be provided and five moorings are for hire to non guests at $5 per night. Services include showers, stores, water and petrol. Emergency diesel only. On & off liquor licence. New restaurant and bar facilities. EFTPOS available.
Raetihi Lodge
Double Bay, Kenepuru Sound
Phone: 03-573-4300
VHF: Channel 65
Hosts Mandy & Chris Szymanski
Access is by road or boat with water taxis from Te Mahia or Havelock. No dogs allowed. Wharf with 2 metres depth at low tide and three moorings available for patrons. Facilities include accommodation, restaurant, bar service, showers and water. EFTPOS available.
Te Mahia Bay Resort
Kenepuru Sound
Ph/fax: 03-573-4089
Hosts: Trevor & Jan Hook
Access by road or boat. New wharf facilities with 2 metres at low tide. Stores, laundry and showers offered by this motel and campground complex. EFTPOS available.
Furneaux Lodge
Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound
Ph/fax: 03-579-8259
Hosts: Jacky & Mark McManus
Access is by boat only or water taxi from Picton. Wharf with 2 metres at low tide plus 13 moorings available. Water at wharf. Facilities include studios and chalets plus backpackers accommodation. Full restaurant services plus bar. EFTPOS available.
Endeavour Resort & Fishing Lodge
Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound
Phone: 03-579-8381
Hosts: Colin & Una Smith
Access is by boat only with water taxi services from Picton. Wharf with 2.3 metres depth at low tide and 9 moorings available at $5 per night. Facilities include accommodation, stores, laundry, showers & water. Additional facilities are a large library, a games room and bush walks. EFTPOS available.
The Recovery
Bulwer, Pelorus Sound
Phone: 03-576-5285
VHF: Channels 65, 1, 4, 63
Hosts: Bill & Audrey Ford
Access by road or boat. Transport services are available. Wharf with 2 metres depth at low tide plus 4 moorings for rent at $5 per night. Facilities include accommodation, laundry, showers, and water. Cafe/bar - casual meals available.
