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Vaikobi 2024 December

Okara Marina berths now available at the gateway to some of NZ's top cruising grounds

by Sail-World.com/nz 3 Nov 2023 02:43 PDT
Artists impression of the new 113 berth Okara Marina © Okara Marina

Construction of the Okara Marina has commenced, with completion scheduled for early 2025, berths for 113 vessels will be created.

Currently 29 berths are still available for purchase.

The marina is being be built in the upper Hatea River, on the seaward/downstream side of the Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge.

Being in the center of Northland's cruising grounds, you can be close to the spectacular sailing and fishing of Great Barrier Island, The Bay of Islands, Auckland and Whangarei Harbour. It is walking distance from the restaurants, shopping and entertainment of Whangarei's Town Basin. The sheltered location provides safe, comfortable berthage with easy access. Just 9 minutes to the airport. Six competitively priced boat yards and a great selection of marine services surround it.

This is an extremely sheltered site from wind and wave motion.

Get in first to choose your ideal position. An investment that will continue to appreciate in a limited market!

Secure one of the marina berths now for sale at construction start prices. 29 are still available for sale.

These 28 year berth license prices are only valid until January 15th, 2024.

For the price schedule and berth sizes click here

Key points:

  • Opening in early 2025
  • Great investment
  • Sheltered berth in the city, 9km from an airport
  • Sheltered inlet with destinations for a weekend fish/sail
  • Central to Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier, BOI
  • Amongst a marine service hub
  • International sailing base
  • Operated by a Charitable Trust

Interested in a marina berth? Click to make an appointment.

Click here to read the latest progress update

To register your interest click here

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