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Port Nelson is at the top of the South Island, within the large famous body of sheltered water of Tasman Bay, the ocean that lies off the Abel Tasman National Park.While we are a busy regional export port, proud of our track record for fast efficient service, we’re also proud to carry out our commercial activities in waters that are well loved and well used by the local yachting fraternity, and increasingly by visiting superyachts. Nelson is positioned as Australasia’s biggest seafood port and has a hinterland of forestry and horticulture. These industries have grown an engineering sector with the infrastructure, experience and skill-base to carry out vessel refits, with several businesses specialising in building and refitting recreational craft. With calm waters, reliable weather patterns and professional service providers with good proximity to operational areas, you must seriously consider Port Nelson as a port of call, or even as your base for boating activities.

“The feedback we get from skippers is that they wish they’d known about Nelson earlier so they could have allocated more time down here. Superyacht owners are just blown away by the solitude of the anchorages set in some of our most beautiful and remote scenery.”

John BaudierYacht Services New Zealand

Martin BryneChief Executive OfficerPort Nelson WHERE IS

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LocationNelson’s location is at the centre of New Zealand. Entry by sea from east and west makes it the most accessible port in the country. Port Nelson lies at the head of Tasman Bay, in the sheltered haven created by the natural breakwater of the 13km Boulder Bank.

CLIMATETasman Bay is sheltered from the southerly air-flows that bring most of New Zealand’s cold weather. Nelson has the highest annual sunshine hours in New Zealand at 2,420 hours, an average of more than 45 hours a week. Even in winter, days are often calm and sunny after a morning frost.

LIFESTYLENelson has three beautiful national parks nearby, vineyards, restaurants, cafes and beaches. It offers a uniquely relaxed and Kiwi style of holiday activities for owners and their guests, with world class wineries, excellent seafood in award winning restaurants, craft galleries, artists’ studios, boutique shopping and outdoor action that ranges from mountain-biking to skydiving.

INFRASTRUCTURENelson’s four key economic networks of transport, communications, water and energy infrastructure are world class. Nelson is home to the biggest fishing fleet in the southern hemisphere and has the marine infrastructure to match. The location of the port means that everything is very close to the job in hand.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES• Weather the cyclone

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• Have work completed by highly skilled personnel

• Save 15% - no GST for foreign owned vessels

The Nelson region offers five critical success factors as a base for superyachts and other recreational boats.

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MAINTENANCE, REFITS AND SURVEYS• Nelson based engineering

companies have an extensive range of experience in heavy, structural and marine engineering for commercial and private vessels

• Marine companies servicing recreational vessels have the expertise to build and refit in steel, composite and wood. There is under-cover capacity to carry out refits on yachts and powerboats up to 28m. In addition to the engineering and refit facilities there are sailmakers, riggers, upholsterers, cabinet-makers and experts in teak deck laying

capability and capacity• 16 marine based

engineering companies

• 400 specialised engineering staff

• $200 million annual turnover

key strengths• Innovation and flexibility - a

number of unique vessels with complex gear have been designed and built in Nelson

• Specialist fittings and one-off ‘turn key’ projects - specially manufactured parts, large and small, are made locally and tailored to the needs of the industry

• Fast turnaround - reliable work force, great climate means more working days

• Health and Safety - members comply with New Zealand Occupational Health and Safety requirements

• Electronics - expert knowledge, system design, supply and installation

• Proximity - most of the engineering and support firms are based at Port Nelson, meaning a great reduction in time loss between service providers

slipwaysThe Calwell Slipway is owned and operated by Port Nelson Ltd. The third largest slipway in New Zealand, it can comfortably accommodate vessels up to 80m in length, 13.5m beam and weight of up to 2,500 tonnes. It is adjoined by a 130 tonne slipway that can accommodate vessels up to 25m length. Alongside the slipway are three dedicated lay-up berths, catering to vessels with a maximum length of 100m and 8m draft. Smaller vessels can be accommodated at the adjacent Nelson Slipway www.nelsonslipway.co.nz

environmental sustainability• Water and air quality

• Water remediation

• Noise reduction

• Renewable energy applications

• Control of carbon dioxide emissions

• First and only port in New Zealand to be certified AS/NZS ISO 14001 – an environmental management system international standard

CREW TRAININGThe Nelson School of Marine Studies is part of Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and is a leading provider of maritime training. Staff are experienced seafarers with many years of combined experience. The School offers a wide range of statutory and nonstatutory courses as well as customised training packages. This means while a vessel is alongside for repair or survey, staff can be updating their certification. NMIT is certified by Maritime NZ to offer a range of courses including: GMDS Radio Operator, Proficiency in Rescue Boats and Survival Craft and Introduction to Superyacht Crewing. More info at www.nmit.ac.nz

surveys• Full vessel surveys

• Thickness testing

• Divers for hull inspection

• Marine radio

Port Nelson is at the heart of one of New Zealand’s most popular and extensive cruising areas, with corresponding expertise in services for recreational vessels.

electrical services• Construction, installation and

maintenance of electrical and computer systems

• Generators

• Bow thrusters

• Alarm systems

• Refrigeration

• General electrical

fabrication• Certified welding, coded to

NZ4711 and ASME

• ISO 9001 - Quality Management

• Fabrication in steel, stainless steel, aluminium, fibreglass and carbon fibre

• Joinery and cabinet making

other services• Provedoring – includes

specialist provisioning

• Servicing of life rafts, marine safety equipment and distress signals (RFD)

• Vessel design

• Sand and water blasting

• Marine coatings

• Superyacht management and crew placement

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a perfect baseport nelson - perfect for a visit or as your new zealand base

Before you arriveAny vessel over 100 GRT must contact Nelson Harbour Radio prior to entry, on VHF12; and also call the Pilots’ Office on 64 3 539 3879.

pilotageVessels above 40m require a pilot on board to enter Port Nelson. Please call the Port Nelson Pilots’ Office on 64 3 539 3879 two days ahead to make arrangements for this. If possible notice of arrival a week ahead is preferred.

Entering portFull information on entering Port Nelson is available on our website, www.portnelson.co.nz

marine radioPort Nelson Ltd: Maintains a listening watch on Channels VHF16 & VHF 12 primarily for use in the day-to-day management of the port.

NZ Maritime Radio: Operates a continuous listening watch on the International Calling and Distress Channel 16 from the following sites and with associated working

channels; Farewell MM68, D’Urville Island VHF67, Picton VHF68 & Wellington VHF71.

Coastal Warnings & Weather Bulletins: 0533, 0733, 1333, 1733 & 2133 NZDT

Royal NZ Coast Guard: Continuous Weather Broadcast Channel VHF22.

Customs and biosecurityNelson is an approved port of entry for customs and quarantine. New Zealand law requires 48 hours notice of arrival. New Zealand has strict rules on agricultural and food products that can be brought into the country. More info: www.customs.govt.nz

tidesNelson has a high tidal range with spring tides of over 4m and a tidal duration of just over 6 hours. More info: www.linz.govt.nz

All you need to know about your arrival to Nelson

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Which berth is for you? All visiting vessels 20m and above please contact the Port Nelson Pilots’ Office 48 hours prior to arrival. They will advise if your vessel can be accommodated at the Nelson Marina or if the Port Nelson Superyacht berth is more suitable.

Port nelson superyacht berthagePort Nelson is a tidal port with maximum draft of 10.2m, and a maximum size for vessels of LOA 238m, beam 40m. Vessels over 220m will require an individual risk assessment completed by a Duty Pilot or Marine Operations Manager. The port offers a superyacht pontoon positioned off Wakefield Quay. It runs up and down the line of the tide and prevailing wind, making this a comfortable berth with good access to the city and to restaurants. The pontoon is 30m LOA, but the adjoining coastal berth gives an additional 85m, for a total mooring length of 115m. The coastal berth and superyacht pontoon have a chart datum of 5.0m, and the coastal berth height is 5.5m above chart datum. Fendering is timber piles at 6m centres with hardwood whalers at deck height. The superyacht pontoon is of steel construction with wooden deck and fendering and a deck height of 600mm above the water. Fresh water can be supplied at a rate of 20MT/hr.

Power supply is 2 x 100amp (125 amp plug) and 2 x single phase if required, with 1 x 200amp (200 amp plug) or 3 x 64 amp from the coastal berth. Please ask if these options are not suitable, we will be able to arrange power supply. Portable gangways and garbage removal on request. Security - both berths are outside the controlled ISPS areas but can be locked off from public access if requested.

Port Nelson layup berthsPort Nelson has three lay-up berths, capable of taking vessels up to 100m with berth depth of up to 8m. These berths are adjacent to flat reclaimed land with covered storage, bunkering facilities, and space for major repair and renewal operations. These berths are suitable for in-water refit, maintenance and survey. More info: www.portnelson.co.nz

Nelson Marina Boat owners from around New Zealand and overseas are drawn to the Nelson Marina by its excellent facilities, low annual berthage fees, and sheltered location that is not subject to sea surges. The Marina has 600 berths, including some accommodation for vessels of 20m plus, with some berths reserved for visitors and multi-hull craft. Visitors are permitted to live aboard.

Marina Facilities• The marina has toilets,

showers, laundry, internet access, sewerage discharge pump, and safe drinking water at all berths.

• Electrical connections are round-pin plug IP66 or 67, from 16 amp single phase to 63 amp three phase.

• Electrical Warrant of Fitness is required before connecting to shore power, this can be

undertaken by Marina approved contractors.

• Refuelling facilities nearby at Port Nelson.

Visiting vessels are recommended to call ahead prior to berthing on 64 3 5467768, or email marina@nelmac.co.nz

More info: http://nelson.govt.nz/services/facilities/nelson-marina/

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‘ ‘This is a fabulous cruising area. It’s as good a cruising area as any part of New Zealand. You come out of the marina and it doesn’t matter where the wind is from. If it’s one way, you can head to Abel Tasman, and if it’s the other, you can go to the Sounds. And they’re both only a few hours away.’’Kiwi yachtsman Chris Bouzaid

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FISHINGNelson is becoming well known for its sports fishing, with kingfish plentiful year round. There is good fishing for delicious white fish such as snapper in Tasman Bay and blue cod in the Sounds. There is also excellent diving and dredging for scallops during the season and year round paua (abalone) and crayfish. The entire area is in the Challenger fisheries zone. Download info on take limits and fishing regulations at www.fish.govt.nz

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARKA half day’s sail will take you to the Abel Tasman National Park where you can anchor in any number of bays. The most popular overnight anchorages include Anchorage near Torrent Bay and Adele Island inside the Astrolabe Roadstead. There are several estuaries along the coastline, including Torrent Bay, Mosquito Bay and Frenchman’s Cove, where flat-bottomed or multi-hulls can enter at high tide and beach between tides. Allow around four hours sailing time from The Cut to Pitt Head (29 nm). The Abel Tasman National Park is the smallest national park in New Zealand. Its 22,350 hectares extend along a beautiful coastline of sandy, bush-wrapped beaches between rocky headlands and stretches of estuary rich in bird life. Tonga Island Marine Reserve has granite reefs inhabited by invertebrates and reef fish. The reserve is the ideal place to swim with seals, but be sure to observe the speed limits, watch for divers and don’t land on Tonga Island itself. The park buzzes with activity in summer but is a year-round attraction. In

winter, frosty mornings usually give way to sunny, calm days and empty beaches. At Awaroa you can go ashore to dine at the renowned lodge.

D’URVILLE ISLANDIt is a half-day sail from Nelson to the fishing grounds of D’Urville Island, with a popular stop-over at the sheltered anchorage at Croisilles Harbour between Nelson and D’Urville.

At D’Urville Island the two main all-weather safe anchorages are Port Hardy, and Mill Arm within Greville Harbour on the western flank of the island. These anchorages are open to weather from the north and west, so it’s important to check marine forecasts before heading that way (if in doubt stop at Croisilles).

The entrance to Greville Harbour is through a small gap in a boulder bank, and is marked with port and starboard navigation markers, but it’s very tidal so caution is needed when entering or leaving. The port beacon should be given clearance of at least 10 metres and the starboard beacon 20-30 metres. It is not wise to attempt any crossing against the tide. The Mill Arm is the most used anchorage in Greville and parts of it give shelter from all winds. The northern end gives good holding on a mud bottom but can be prone to gusts.

Port Hardy: The main part of the harbour is between Trafalgar Point and Victory Islet, where there is deepwater close to most points. An uncharted rock southeast of Nelson’s Monument should be given a clearance of 100 metres.

The area north of Victory (Moutiti) Islets is too open

for anchorage except in calm weather or light winds from East to South. About one mile north of Victory Islets are Rakiura Rocks.

Another popular anchorage at D’Urville is Catherine Cove - a reasonably protected spot as you venture up the Island’s eastern side. To get there from Nelson, it’s best to navigate French Pass - the narrow stretch of water between D’Urville and the mainland. This is also extremely tidal and is best crossed during slack tide. Avoid crossing during peak flows, and seek local advice.

GOLDEN BAYGolden Bay lies beyond Separation Point and Abel Tasman National Park, sheltered by Farewell Spit. There are mooring facilities at Port Tarakohe and within a marina at the port. Just over 1000 people live in the main town of Takaka, the gateway to Golden Bay beaches and the northern entry of the Abel Tasman National Park. Just out of town are the famously clear Waikoropupu Springs. Takaka is also the closest town to Paynes Ford, which has some of the best limestone crag climbing in Australasia. Golden Bay is known for its artists and alternative lifestylers who add interest and a strong sense of community.

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sHOPPINGNelson city has most national chain stores and a range of specialist shops including local fashion designers, music retailers and an award winning bookshop.

Food: There is a range of shipping provedors in the port area and several supermarkets in the city. The Nelson Market on Saturday mornings at Montgomery Square is an excellent source of fresh local produce and flowers, as is the Nelson Farmers’ Market on Wednesday afternoons at Morrison Square in Hardy St. Dining out includes informal cafés to fine dining featuring local produce and seafood.

Wine: Nelson has 23 boutique wineries with a marked difference between the terroir of the hills and the plains. Take a trip and meet the winemakers at their cellar doors, enjoy lunch at a vineyard cafe and select wines to restock the boat or to send home. Go to wineart.co.nz for a full list of local vineyards, with maps.

Arts & Crafts: With over 350 working artists you can take home hand-blown glass, ceramics, carved or

hand-turned wood, paintings, glass or sculpture. Pick up the Nelson Arts Guide and explore!

HEALTHNelson’s lifestyle helps attract top-class health professionals, enhancing New Zealand’s first world services in the public health sector. Nelson Hospital is an acute regional base hospital with a helipad for emergencies. The Medical and Injury Centre for casual doctor visits and after hours care is at 96 Waimea Road, call 64 3 546 8881. More info at: www.micn.org.nz

NELSON AIRPORTNelson Airport has six airlines operating scheduled passenger services to and from Nelson, carrying approximately 760,000 passengers a year. It is an important gateway for people and freight, and approximately 1.2 million people pass through the main airport terminal every year. It has frequent connectivity to the main international airports, with around 60 scheduled passenger aircraft movements daily. Nelson is 30 mins to Wellington, 1hr 15 mins to

Auckland and 40 mins to Christchurch.

Locally based agents handle private and charter jet services and the airport holds a Place of First Arrival certificate for unscheduled flights of not more than 13 POB.

The runway is 1349m by 45m and has a declared PCN of 19. Full Air Traffic Control and Cat 3 Rescue Fire service (with capability to Cat 4) are provided during promulgated hours.More info: www.nelsonairport.co.nz

LIFESTYLE AND RECREATIONThe climate is right, the locations and facilities are great – it’s no wonder the Nelson region is a lifestyle and visitor paradise, whether you like to hurtle down a mountain by bike, cast a fly over a clear river, sip sauvignon blanc in a leafy vineyard, visit world class craftspeople in their studios or dine out on the region’s fabulous scallops, cheeses and berries.

NELSON LEADS NEW ZEALAND• One of the world’s best

fly-fishing destinations

• The creative arts capital with over 350 arts & craft studios and galleries

• The boutique wine leader with 25 wineries producing award winning wines

• One of the top ten white water destinations in the world

• A drawcard for events from arts festivals to cycle races

• Golf on accessible, affordable and interesting courses

• A centre for great accommodation & cafés

• A cycling centre with fantastic mountain-biking

• A wellness centre with superior health services

• The craft beer capital

• The birthplace of Kiwi rugby

• The best kite-surfing venue in New Zealand

The Nelson region is home to three national parks within 90 minutes of each other. The Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden beaches, clear blue waters and coastal walking track. Nelson Lakes National Park is centred on two beautiful alpine lakes surrounded by steep mountains and dense beech forests. The remote and rugged Kahurangi National Park encompasses the Mount Arthur Range and the Heaphy Track. Find out more at www.doc.govt.nz

Nelson city has a population of around 45,000 people with roughly the same number living in the surrounding Tasman district. The city is large enough to provide all the services and facilities you would expect, and small enough to make them accessible. Port Nelson is a five minute drive from the city centre or a pleasant 15 minute walk. City hotels, self-contained long-stay units, country lodges - there is a choice of accommodation for all business and recreational needs.

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Find out more about visiting Port Nelson or making it your year-round New Zealand boating base.

we look forward to welcoming you to nelson.

Please email duty.pilot@portnelson.co.nz or call +64 3 539 3879 10 Low Street, Port NelsonPO Box 844 Nelson 7040 New Zealandwww.portnelson.co.nz

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