Port of Whangarei (NZWRE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Whangarei (UN/LOCODE NZWRE) is a small river (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 35.8000° S, 174.4333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand N Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Whangarei
Where is Port of Whangarei located?
Port of Whangarei is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 35.8000° S, 174.4333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Whangarei?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Whangarei is NZWRE — country code NZ, location code WRE.
How deep is Port of Whangarei?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Whangarei has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Whangarei require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Whangarei.
What type of harbor is Port of Whangarei?
Port of Whangarei is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Whangarei have?
Port of Whangarei is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Whangarei are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →