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Port Marlborough, Picton (dont Waikawa Marina): clearing in by boat

Port of entry of New Zealand (island: Île du Sud).

Based on official sources, checked on 28 October 2026.

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Good to know

Approved port of first arrival (Cook Strait, Marlborough Sounds).

Offices to visit

In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.

  1. Picton Marina (Marlborough Sounds Marinas)

    Harbour office

    Marina in the heart of Picton harbour (Port Marlborough), customs clearance listed; confirm the clearance spot with the marina.

    Directions

  2. Waikawa Marina (Marlborough Sounds Marinas)

    Harbour office

    Marina included in the Port Marlborough place of first arrival; arrange Customs and MPI clearance in advance. NZ Customs (yachts@customs.govt.nz, +64 4 931 5799): NZCS 340 advance notice at least 48 h before entering NZ waters.

    Directions

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Sources

This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.