Facilities

The Council manages two marinas - Clyde Quay and Evans Bay - and seven boat ramps around Wellington.

Boat Ramp Locations

Evans Bay	Located at the south end of Evans Bay Parade, between Evans Bay Marina and Evans Bay Yacht Club. Usable in all weather conditions. Ramp has gentle slope with wooden piers. Ample car parking.
Seatoun Beach	Small boat access.
Tarakena Bay	Ramp maintained by Wellington International Airport. Limited car parking.
Lyall Bay	Opposite Hungerford Road. Affected by wind and swell. Limited car parking.
Island Bay	By bait shed. Sand access and limited parking.
Owhiro Bay	Opposite Severn Street. Provides access to the south coast. Affected by wind and swell.
Makara Beach	North end of beach into river. Small boat access.

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Marinas

Owhiro Bay boat ramp

The Clyde Quay and Evans Bay marinas are managed from the Evans Bay office.

Marina Office

Hours:	Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:	Office in middle building, opposite Pier 1, Evans Bay Marina

Andy McCallum
Marina Supervisor

Phone:	(04) 386 2345
or	(04) 499 4444
Email:	andy.mccallum

Chaffers Marina in Wellington's inner harbour is managed by Wellington Waterfront Ltd.

Chaffers Marina website

Booking a Marina Berth

To ask about booking marina berths, contact the Marina Office.

Marina Facilities Application (69Kb PDF) l Text version (13Kb RTF)

New Boat Buyers

There are often long waiting lists for berths at marinas. Check with the marina about mooring arrangements before buying a boat.

Marine Radio Channels

In Wellington harbour, commercial traffic and any vessels moving on the harbour at night use VHF Channel 14. Yacht clubs and the Volunteer Coastguard (when manned) use VHF Channel 62.