Berths in Auckland
Sizes, contacts and customs rules at Silo Marina, Auckland Central Marina and Westhaven Marina.
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Berths in Auckland
Silo Marina and Auckland Central Marina are Auckland Council marinas. Customs lists both for superyachts, for specified clients only, with booking required.
| Marina | Berths and length | Notes | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silo Marina | 8 berths. Up to 140 m (J2 and J3). Others 90 m to 95 m | Jellicoe Street, next to Westhaven Marina. Sea depths 4.5 m to 6.5 m. Power 400 V 50 Hz, 125 A to 750 A | +64 9 355 7479 (24 hours), info@silomarina.co.nz |
| Auckland Central Marina | Superyachts and smaller vessels up to 55 m | Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter. Free parking for two cars per berth | +64 9 355 7479 (24 hours), info@aucklandcentralmarina.co.nz |
| Westhaven Marina | About 1,800 recreational boats. Customs clearance for vessels up to 20 m | Next to Silo Marina. Customs clearance is at Z Pier | westhaven.co.nz |
Marina websites, 2026. Silo Marina lists J1 at 95 m, J4 and J5 at 92.5 m, J6 at 95 m and J7 and J8 at 90 m. Superyacht New Zealand lists Silo power up to 800 A.
Customs, biosecurity and clearance
Which marina clears which yacht
Westhaven clears vessels up to 20 m with a maximum beam of 5 m (New Zealand Customs). Auckland Central and Silo clear vessels over 20 m or wider than 5 m (Westhaven and Auckland Central Marina). Silo Marina and one Auckland Central Marina page say 24 m.
Advance notice
Send an Advance Notice of Arrival (NZCS 340) to yachts@customs.govt.nz at least 48 hours before you enter New Zealand waters, 12 nautical miles from the coast. Book the berth first, then Customs and MPI.
Biosecurity
Most recreational vessels need a full biosecurity clearance. An MPI officer inspects the vessel. Westhaven and Superyacht New Zealand describe the process.
Temporary Import Entry and berth rules
Temporary Import Entry
From 1 September 2026 the maximum stay on a Temporary Import Entry (TIE) is 21 months, down from 24. The change gives a departure window outside the south-west Pacific cyclone season (New Zealand Customs).
Charter
A craft on a TIE can charter up to 65 per cent of its time in New Zealand (New Zealand Customs). Check the rules for your flag.
Foreign vessels at Auckland Central
A signed rental agreement, a vessel registry certificate, liability insurance of at least NZD 10 million and a TIE on arrival. A New Zealand electrician must certify shore cables.
Departure and pilotage
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Silo Marina: Berth specifications
- Silo Marina: About Silo Marina
- Silo Marina: Contact us
- Silo Marina: Customs and MPI
- Auckland Central Marina: About the marina
- Auckland Central Marina: Rent a berth
- Auckland Central Marina: Customs and MPI
- Auckland Central Marina: Contact us
- Westhaven Marina: About Westhaven
- Westhaven Marina: Customs and MPI
- New Zealand Customs Service: Travel to and from New Zealand by small craft
- Orams Marine: Superyachts
- Orams Marine: Facilities
- Orams Marine: Services
- Orams Marine: Support
- Orams Marine: Contact
- Titan Marine Engineering
- Titan Marine Engineering: Marine engineering
- Superyacht New Zealand: Immigration
- Superyacht New Zealand: Tax and GST
- Superyacht New Zealand: Biosecurity
- Superyacht New Zealand: Marinas and haul out
- Superyacht New Zealand: Refit
- NZ Marine: Events
- NZ Marine: Auckland Boat Show 2027
- NZ Marine: NZ Millennium Cup 2028
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020: Auckland Aero AWS 93110
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