Launching and Parking

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 have a quick read of the guidelines for launching and parking below. Please remember that summer holidays are a peak time, and our staff are busy and doing their best, please follow their advice while in the marinas.

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 use the “pay by plate” machines at each marina; use the “pay my park” app (further information below) or purchase an annual launching pass at the marina offices.

Parking maps and individual marina information can be found at the bottom of this page.

Our facilities are only available for car, or car and boat trailer parking, 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!

Short Stays of Berthage in the Marina

At all of our marinas we have two short stay options:

Visitor berths and jetties

These are available for unscheduled stays on a first-come, first-served basis. We offer visitor berths, for vessels up to 10 metres in length, at the following locations:

• Picton: Visitor jetty and breastwork. Payment can be made at Beachcomber or the Marina office (maximum 24hr stay)
• Havelock: Located at the end of Pier C (maximum 10hr stay)
• Waikawa: Newly available this year, situated in front of the Waikawa Boating Club (maximum 4hr stay)

Casual berths

These berths need to be booked through the marina office. Once booked the berth is guaranteed and an overnight rate applied.

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.