Port of Wanganui (NZWAG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wanganui (UN/LOCODE NZWAG) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 39.9500° S, 175.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand N Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wanganui
Where is Port of Wanganui located?
Port of Wanganui is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 39.9500° S, 175.0333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wanganui?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wanganui is NZWAG — country code NZ, location code WAG.
How deep is Port of Wanganui?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wanganui has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Wanganui require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Wanganui, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Wanganui?
Port of Wanganui is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wanganui have?
Port of Wanganui is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wanganui are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55180), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →