Opua Marina
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Opua is located just 17 miles from Cape Brett - the entrance to the famous Bay of Islands.
It is the first Port of Entry for overseas vessels into New Zealand's waters and a Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Place of First Arrival. Many visitors spend most of their time in New Zealand just cruising the many islands in the area. There is always a sheltered and secluded bay to explore and relax while fishing or diving for dinner.
Since 2002, the quarantine and customs area is located at the northern end of the breakwater which surrounds Opua Marina. All vessels must clear MAF and New Zealand Customs before disembarking.
Our state of the art floating toilet is also located here for your convenience - please use it as Opua is a No Discharge area.
Arriving from overseas, you will need to arrange for Customs and Immigration clearance before disembarking, the following radio frequencies are available:
| Opua Offshore Communications SSB Sked Times: |
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| 4417 | 07.00 - 07.15 | |
| 4429 | 07.30 - 08.00 | 19.00 - 19.30 |
| 6516 | 07.15 - 07.30 | 19.30 - 20.00 |
| 13101 | 08.00 - 08.30 | 16.00 - 16.30 |
| VHF 16 | 07.00 - 20.00 | |
| Des Renner - email: opuaoffshore@xtra.co.nz | ||
Opua Offshore Communications and Russell Radio are both run on a voluntary basis and donations for their excellent services can be made at the Marina Office for both local and offshore.
| Russell Radio SSB Sked Times: | |
| 4417 | 19.00 - 19.30 |
| 4445 | 18.30 - 19.00 |
| 6516 | 18.00 - 18.30 |
| 13101 | By Request |
| Russell Radio local: | |
| VHF 16 | Listening |
| VHF 63 | Working |
| VHF 03 | Commercial |
| web:
www.russellradio.org.nz email: russellradio@clear.net.nz |
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| Russell radio broadcasts local weather reports on Channel 63 at: 09.30, 13.30 and 17.50 (New Zealand Time) | |
Gary Burton from NZ Customs Service is contactable by mobile phone - 029-6021 669 - or VHF Channel 16 or 14.
For information on customs formalities visit:
New
Zealand Customs Service.
Mike Cartwright from MAF Quarantine Service
can be contacted by mobile phone - 029-909 5504.
For information on quarantine requirements visit:
MAF
Biosecurity New Zealand
Far North Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Opua Marina, are proud to sponsor all costs provided to overseas vessels clearing into Opua. This includes the disposal of waste, quarantine and customs support and providing the quarantine and customs area on the inside on the northern end of the breakwater.
Once your vessel is secure and any Customs and MAF formalities have been carried out, we welcome you to join us at the Marina Office to complete a short rental form and to get acquainted with our policies.
The marina staff will do all they can to ensure you have a memorable stay in New Zealand [and don't forget to bring your sense of humour !]
