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Marinas, boat ramps, and jetties
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This page tells you everything you need to know about berthing your boat in Otago Harbour (Dunedin) or Oamaru.
Port Otago
Port Chalmers has three berths suitable for handling containerised, multi-purpose and conventional vessels. Port Otago berths and/or slipways are at:
- Port Chalmers (Lower Harbour)
- Dunedin (Upper Harbour)
- Kitchener St/Birch St
Contact Port Otago at:
03 472 7890
VHF CH 14
www.portotago.co.nz
Otago Yacht Club
You can slip and moor boats at the Otago Yacht Club – there is berthage for boats up to 50 feet. You can moor on several large punts inside a walled boat harbour. Yachts must be prepared to raft up. The berths and moorings are managed by the Caretaker/Manager; a waitlist applies, but visiting boats can usually be accommodated. Boats with a two-metre draft can only access the boat harbour for around two hours either side of high tide.
Contact the Otago Yacht Club at:
027 491 9508
www.otagoyachtclub.org.nz
Otago Regional Council
The Otago Regional Council has two swing moorings available that can be used by visiting vessels. You can only book a maximum of 48 hours (two days) at one location within a 30-day period for your vessel.
Book for up to 48 hours:
Visitor Moorings - Otago Regional Council
The Waitaki District Council operates the moorings and berths in Oamaru Harbour and leases harbour land (next to Scott’s Brewery).
Contact the WDC property management team at:
03 433 0300
www.waitaki.govt.nz
Otago Regional Council operates the moorings and berths in Oamaru Harbour. Please contact the consents team if you want to install a mooring or have concerns about current moorings.
Contact the ORC consents team at:
0800 474 082
Consents & Compliance
The Dunedin City Council looks after public structures on land. They provide facilities such as boats ramps and jetties, give approvals for land-based events such as triathlons on beaches and reserves, look after vehicles on beaches, and clean boat ramps to stop them getting too slippery.
Contact the DCC at:
03 477 4000
http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/contact-us
DCC facilities include:
- Deborah Bay dinghy ramp, marina and green reserve
- Carey’s Bay jetty and ramp
- Port Chalmers recreation reserve (Back Beach)
- Roseneath esplanade reserve
- Cross wharf (Dunedin Basin)
- Kitchener Street reserve
- Anderson’s Bay inlet and Bayfield jetty and ramp
- Vauxhall reserve
- Portobello wharf
- Glenfalloch Jetty
- Broad Bay reserve
- Macandrew Bay reserve
- Wellers Rock jetty
- Te Rauone recreation and esplanade reserve (Te Rauone Beach domain)
Remember, the Police regulate dangerous behaviour and illegal vehicle use (like speeding, drink driving, licences) on beaches as well as on our roads.
Report a marine incident
If you encounter any incidents, report them promptly using the Otago Regional Council's incident reporting tool. For immediate help, know the right contacts: Harbourmaster for local issues, Coastguard for emergencies, and DOC for marine wildlife concerns.
Visitor Mooring Bookings
Book and secure a visitor mooring at one of two spots at Otago Harbour for a maximum of 48 hours within a 30-day period for your vessel.
Commercial use of the coast and harbours
Our Harbourmaster ensures maritime safety along Otago’s coast and harbours, overseeing commercial vessels like cargo ships, cruise liners, and fishing boats.
