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Maritime

Tasman District is a boating paradise, but there are some rules to abide by and a need to consider safety.

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Tasman District Council's Navigation Safety Bylaw (pdf 3.3 MB) controls all inland waterways and coastal waters up to 12 nautical miles (22.2 kilometres) offshore within Tasman District.

When you ski, sail, motor, jetski, row or paddle any boat in the Tasman District, you are subject to the rules in the bylaw.

The updated Navigation Safety Bylaw took effect from 1 December 2024. The changes are summarised in this flyer (pdf 141 KB).

What's happening on the water

Check out real time information about conditions out on the water.(external link) 

More information

Water Safety Guide (pdf 6.8 MB)

View Chart 614 - Tasman Bay LINZ website(external link)

Safety information from Maritime New Zealand(external link)

 

Water Safety

Find out what you need to know as a boatie in Tasman.

Tasman Ports and Wharves

Includes all you need to know about Port Tarakohe access and bookings.

Fishing

Find out about recreational fishing, off-limit areas and fishing from wharves and boat ramps.

Marine farms

A number of areas of water around Tasman and Golden Bay are set aside for marine farming.

Navigation Aid Levy

This levy for commercial operators must be paid by 1 November annually.

Contact the Harbourmaster

Here's how to get in touch with the Harbourmaster.