Port Tarakohe

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)

Application form for Boat Storage (pdf 319 KB) 

Marina Berth/Mooring Long Term Licence  (pdf 365 KB)

Read more about the general terms and conditions that apply at Port Tarakohe. 

Port Tarakohe General Terms and Conditions.pdf (pdf 239 KB)

Port Tarakohe

• Port Tarakohe has cameras located around the Port to monitor activity, health & safety and security risks. The footage from these cameras will be used to support enforcement of charges for the use of facilities at the port. 
• Cargo transferred between vessels within the Port is liable to standard wharfage charges.
• All charges for berths, moorings, storage and leased areas are payable in advance. For any overdue payments a penalty interest charge of 1% per month will be payable. All other payments are due on the 20^th of the month following on standard commercial trade terms.
• All berth, mooring, storage and leased area users are required to sign a current port user agreements when requested by the Port Manager. Any users that refuse to sign a current port user agreement, will vacate their berth, mooring, storage or leased area within 48 hours.
• No storage is permitted on wharf structures unless specifically authorised by the Port Manager in writing. Storage rates apply after 24 hours of cargo/material arriving (allowance to be made for extenuating circumstances such as bad weather). Storage to be in the assigned areas only. Bulk cargo in transit may have extended demurrage with approval of the Port Manager. Failure to comply may result in a “penalty storage charge” of $500 (including GST) being issued and non-removal within 48 hours may incur removal charges and a further fee of $500 (including GST).
• A fixed marine fuelling site, or any mobile fuelling where oils are transferred by way of a hose or similar between shore-and-ship, or ship-to-ship, is required to have a Tier-1 Fuel Transfer Site Oil Spill Contingency Plan approved in advance by the Council’s Regional On-Scene Commander. This does not apply to the transfer of self-contained fuel containers (tote tanks, sealed drums or similar) from shore-to-ship or ship-to-ship. The Council as Port Operator has full control over any activities conducted within the Port and therefore approval in writing is required before any fuel transfer is permitted – any approvals will also be subject to per litre charges. Failure to seek approval and comply with Council’s requirements will incur a fine of $2,000 plus the costs of the activity that would normally apply and any costs of clean up/damage repair.
• The charges may be varied (including discounts for long term bulk contracts and wharf berthage) during the year by the Chief Executive Officer where special circumstances exist. 
• Discounts for long-term bulk contracts and long-term wharf berthage can be approved by the Property & Enterprises Manager.

  Wharfage	Charges from 1 July 2024 incl. GST
  Fish and shellfish  Includes all marine animals	$32.00/tonne
  Fuel and oil  Other than fixed facility, and fuel transfer only – no storage	$0.12/litre
  General cargo	$15.00/tonne
  Passengers   Where no vessel berthed	$11.00/person
  Boat movements (Includes refloating etc.)	$40.00/tonne
  Weighbridge   All truck movements > 1.5 tonne	$9.00/entry/exit

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: port.tarakohe@tasman.govt.nz