Trailer Boat Amenities
Picton, Waikawa and Havelock marinas are perfect for launching trailer boats with high-quality boat ramps, long and short-term parking, multiple boat wash-down areas, rubbish and recycling provisions, and tidy ablution blocks.
To make your time spent in the marina as smooth and enjoyable as possible be sure to have a quick read of the guidelines for launching and parking below.
Paying for your Launching & Parking
For a daily fee you can launch and park in Waikawa, Picton or Havelock marinas, and enjoy the associated facilities.
You can pay for your launching and parking at the “pay by plate” machines at each marina or use the “pay my park” app (further information below) which allows you to extend your stay remotely in case you end up staying out on your boat longer than intended!
| Launching and Parking Fees | |
| Launch/Retrieve/1 Day Parking | $22.00 |
| Launch/Retrieve Only | $15.00 |
| Vehicle Parking – Daily Rate | $7.00 |
| Vehicle & Trailer Parking – Daily Rate | $15.00 |
Alternatively, you can purchase an annual launching pass from our online shop here 2025/2026 Annual Launching Pass – Marlborough Marinas or at the marina service centres.
Parking maps and individual marina information can be found at the bottom of this page.
Our parking facilities are only available for car, or car and boat trailers, however if you are a permanent berth holder and require parking for a campervan, please enquire at the marina office, where our friendly team will make best endeavours to find you a suitable park.
Launching Ramp Etiquette
We have a page here which goes through etiquette for the launching ramp in full, however the main points to remember are: 
- Boats being retrieved have right of way over boats being launched
- Please keep children off the launching ramp. Vehicles reversing cannot see children on the ramp
- Keep dogs on a lead
- Ensure your boating passengers wait on the jetty or on the walkway
- Take extra caution walking on the ramps as they can be slippery
Tying up at the Launching Ramp
Tying up at the launching ramps is only permitted while you are parking or retrieving your vehicle. Please don’t leave your vessel for longer periods at the ramp. Please also take the time to load your vessel prior to arriving at the ramp, so that when you’re in, you’re ready to go and not holding up the queue!
Motor Vehicle Register
At times, we may need to look up a registration plate on the NZTA / Waka Kotahi vehicle registration database. If you’re registered on this, we may need to obtain your name and address to let you know of any security or operational issue that may affect your vehicle while it is in the marina. Any person can notify the Registrar that they do not wish to have their name(s) and address(es) made available under an authorisation.
Trailer Boats at Picton Marina
Picton marina has modern facilities with a 4-bay launching ramp and multiple wash down facilities.
Parking is available for 1-day, 3-day, or up to 3-week stays.
Picton Marina Parking Map
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Trailer Boats at Waikawa Marina
At Waikawa, there is a three-lane launching ramp with ample parking, and multiple wash down facilities including coin operated showers. This year we have also increased the capacity for bicycle parking so please keep this in mind as an option for getting back to the launch ramp after parking up.
Shuttle Service for Overflow Car park
In Waikawa, we provide a courtesy shuttle service at peak times to allow you to quickly park your trailer and get back to your boat and out on the water. This is to help the flow of traffic at the ramp. The shuttle services the overflow parking area, boatsheds and compounds D and C at Waikawa.
Boatshed & Compound Tenants
- Return your trailers to your shed or compound space when you have launched.
- If possible, please leave your vehicle there too.
- If your vehicle won’t fit or you have mobility issues, you are very welcome to use any non-berth holder car parking space in the marina
Waikawa Marina Parking Map
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Trailer Boats at Havelock Marina
At Havelock Marina there is a three-lane launching ramp and multiple wash down facilities. Please note that the Havelock channel is more tidal than the entrance to other marinas, but it’s a very well surveyed and maintained channel with excellent navigation markers. Contact our Marina Service staff for maps and further details or view the channel map here.
Boatshed & Compound tenants
- Return your trailers to your shed or compound space when you have launched.
- If possible, please leave your vehicle there too.
- If your vehicle won’t fit or you have mobility issues, you are very welcome to use any non-berth holder car parking space in the marina
Havelock Marina Parking Map
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Pay my Park App
To take (most of!) the stress out of parking, we now have the “Pay my Park” app available. Once downloaded to your device you can select “Marlborough Sounds Marinas” and pay for your launching and parking at our marinas. It also allows you to extend your stay remotely in case you end up staying out on your boat longer than intended!
Please note that paying online through this app does not guarantee a reservation.
We still have the “pay by plate” machines in the marinas for those who prefer to do it this way.