Port of Tauranga (NZTRG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tauranga (UN/LOCODE NZTRG) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 37.6333° S, 176.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand N Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tauranga
Where is Port of Tauranga located?
Port of Tauranga is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.6333° S, 176.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tauranga?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tauranga is NZTRG — country code NZ, location code TRG.
How deep is Port of Tauranga?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tauranga has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tauranga?
Port of Tauranga reports a maximum draft of 14.5 m, a maximum length of 348 m, a maximum beam of 58 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tauranga require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tauranga.
What type of harbor is Port of Tauranga?
Port of Tauranga is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tauranga have?
Port of Tauranga is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tauranga are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →