Is Whangārei the South Pacific’s best-kept secret for superyachts?
Tristan Blatter
A Northern New Zealand town of just 100,000 people may not be the first place you think of when planning your next major superyacht refit, but it probably should be...
Whangārei is home to legendary craftsmanship with highly capable and adaptable marine infrastructure. Hoisters are able to lift ships of up to 2000 tonnes, with numerous options when it comes to work berths, hard stands and spaces needed for different aspects of refits. There is a range of specialist businesses including global entities and skilled specialists with a proven track record in superyacht refit. Check out their NEW Superyacht Hub for further details.
For example, Oceania Marine has a new 560T travel lift that can hoist vessels up to 60m LOA. Heron Ship Repair has a slipway for boats up to 2,000T and a 120m work berth. Port Nikau offers a perfect spot for on-the-water refits for vessels up to 90m LOA. All of these yards have covered workspaces and secure storage options for masts and rigging.
World-class companies have you covered for all aspects of a major refit, including:
Boat Launch - Port Whangarei
Spokesperson Blair Smeal of Port Nikau Marine, a facility with a superyacht marina, says:
- “It’s time Whangārei was better known in the global industry and we are working tirelessly with industry colleagues to put it on the map, with a new website launching ahead of the summer.”
- “We are uniquely equipped for superyachts, we have skilled tradespeople who know what they are doing, and we are a place that crew and skippers absolutely enjoy spending time too – especially if they love ocean sports.”
- “We have the necessary infrastructure, and if there is something that you can’t get done in Whangārei, then Auckland is only a short flight or a two hour drive away. We are also outside of the cyclone zone, and we can accommodate big multihulls – both these aspects are huge benefits.”
- “Once everything is taken into account when project planning, Whangārei often comes out on top for value for money, expertise and lifestyle.”
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Superyacht facilities and maintenance at Port Nikau Marina
For more information and to start planning your next refit, check out their LISTING or visit their WEBSITE.
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