- Northland (Opua)
- Whangārei (Marsden Point)
- Auckland
- Tauranga
- Waikato (Taharoa)
- Gisborne
- Napier
- New Plymouth
- Wellington
- Picton
- Nelson
- Christchurch (Lyttelton)
- Timaru
- Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
- Invercargill (Bluff and Tiwai Point)
Port not listed?
If the seaport is not listed or you intend to arrive at a non-approved port then you will need prior approval.
Check requirements
Northland (Opua)
Opua Marine Park
| Approved vessels | Recreational only |
| Approved cargo | Crew, baggage and non-fare paying passengers |
| Yacht contact | Local inspector mobile number: 029 909 5504 |
| MPI contact | c/- Opua Marine Office, Baffin St, Opua 0200 |
Whangārei (Marsden Point)
Marsden Cover Marina
| Approved vessels | Recreational (yachts) |
| Approved cargo | Non-fare paying passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Marsden Cove Marina Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Whangārei |
Marsden Point Cargo Terminal
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, passenger, project (heavy lift) and recreational vessels |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, containers, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers |
| Port contact (website) | Northport Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Whangārei |
Marsden Point Oil Refinery
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, bulk liquid, tankers |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquids, crew and baggage only |
| Port contact (website) | Refining NZ Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Whangārei |
Auckland
Bledisloe and Fergusson Terminals
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, car ships, tankers, project (dredge, rigs, fishing, research), recreational, passenger |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquid, containers, fresh produce (bulk), general cargo, vehicles, machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Ports of Auckland Ltd |
| MPI contact |
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Chelsea Port, Birkenhead
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, non-fare paying passengers, crew, baggage |
| Port contact (website) | New Zealand Sugar Refinery Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Auckland Port |
Devonport (Royal New Zealand Naval Base)
| Approved vessels | Naval, military |
| Approved cargo | Military cargo, vehicles and machinery, non-fare paying passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| MPI contact | MPI Auckland Port |
Kauri Point, Birkenhead, (Royal New Zealand Navy)
| Approved vessels | Naval, military |
| Approved cargo | Crew and baggage only |
| Port contact (website) | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| MPI contact | MPI Auckland Port |
Viaduct Harbour Marina
| Approved vessels | Recreational (super yachts) |
| Approved cargo | Non-fare paying passengers, crew, and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Auckland Waterfront Development Ltd |
| MPI contact |
Tauranga
Port of Tauranga
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, tankers, general cargo, containers, car ships, naval/military, passenger, other (dredge, fishing, project craft) |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquids, containers, fresh produce, general cargo, live animals (only horses from Australia that don't require post-entry quarantine), vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Port of Tauranga Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Tauranga |
Tauranga Bridge Marina
Approved facilities Hull cleaning| Approved vessels | Yachts |
| Approved cargo | Non-fare paying passengers and crew |
| Port contact (website) | Tauranga Bridge Marina |
| MPI contact | MPI Tauranga |
Waikato (Taharoa)
Taharoa offshore buoy
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo |
| Approved cargo | Crew and baggage only |
| MPI contact | MPI Hamilton |
Gisborne
Eastland Port
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, naval and military, passenger |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, containers, general cargo, passengers, crew, and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Eastland Port Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Gisborne |
Napier
Napier Port
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Napier Port Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Napier |
New Plymouth
Port Taranaki
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, bulk liquid, naval, military, project, tankers, passengers |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquids, containers, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Port Taranaki |
| MPI contact | MPI New Plymouth |
Wellington
Wellington Harbour
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, car ships, tankers, recreational, passenger |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquid, containers, fresh produce (bulk), general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | CentrePort Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Wellington wharf |
Picton
Picton Harbour
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, naval, project, passenger, recreational (yachts) |
| Approved cargo | Containers, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Port Marlborough |
| MPI contact | MPI Nelson |
Nelson
Port Nelson
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, car ships, tankers, naval and military, project (fishing), passenger, recreational (yachts) |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquids, containers, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Port Nelson |
| MPI contact | MPI Nelson |
Christchurch (Lyttelton)
Lyttelton Harbour
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, car ships, tankers, naval, project (fishing), passenger, recreational (yachts) |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquid, fresh produce, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Lyttelton Port of Christchurch |
| MPI contact | MPI Christchurch (cargo) |
Timaru
Timaru Port
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, naval, project (dredge, fishing), tankers, recreational (yachts), passenger |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquids, containers, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | PrimePort Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Timaru |
Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
Port Chalmers
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, containers, tankers, car ships, naval and military, project (fishing), passenger |
| Approved cargo | Bulk (including coal and wood products), bulk cargo, bulk liquids, containers, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | Port Otago Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Dunedin |
Invercargill (Bluff and Tiwai Point)
Tiwai Point
| Approved vessels | Bulk and general cargo, tankers |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo (non-risk goods only), bulk liquids, containers, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | NZ Aluminium Smelters Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Invercargill |
South Port, Bluff
| Approved vessels | Bulk cargo, general cargo, tankers, naval and military, project, recreational, passenger |
| Approved cargo | Bulk cargo, bulk liquids, containers, general cargo, vehicles and machinery, passengers, crew and baggage |
| Port contact (website) | South Port NZ Ltd |
| MPI contact | MPI Invercargill |