Port of Tarakohe (NZTKH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tarakohe (UN/LOCODE NZTKH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 40.8500° S, 172.9000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand S Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tarakohe
Where is Port of Tarakohe located?
Port of Tarakohe is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 40.8500° S, 172.9000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tarakohe?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tarakohe is NZTKH — country code NZ, location code TKH.
How deep is Port of Tarakohe?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tarakohe has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tarakohe?
Port of Tarakohe reports a maximum draft of 6 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Tarakohe?
Port of Tarakohe is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tarakohe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55275), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →