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Waikawa Marina
Waikawa Marina is New Zealand's third-largest floating marina, tucked into the sheltered south-western corner of Waikawa Bay just outside Picton. Operated by Port Marlborough, it puts you right at the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds, with the Waikawa Boating Club nearby and panoramic views across the waterways. It's a serious, well-connected base if you're looking to explore one of New Zealand's most iconic cruising grounds.
Marinas and anchorages near Waikawa Marina · times are dock to dock
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How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Fullest around 00:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 13:00
- 87% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 38 boats
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9 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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