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.

Country
New Zealand
UN/LOCODE
NZTKH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
40.8500° S, 172.9000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
6 m
Tidal Range
5 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Port of Tarakohe (NZTKH)
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Distance
15 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →