| Background |  |  |
The Marinas at Waikawa, Havelock and Picton are owned and operated by Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited. Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited owns and operates: | | Port of Picton
South Island Terminal port facilities in Picton Harbour for the inter island road/rail freight and passenger roll on roll off ferry services to Wellington and the North Island
Wharf facilities for general cargo vessels, fishing vessels, and cruise liners
Deep water bulk cargo wharf and storage area in Shakespeare Bay, adjacent to Picton Harbour.
Marinas at Waikawa, Havelock and Picton for recreational and tourist vessels
Port facilities in Havelock, Elaine Bay, and Oyster Bay for the Marlborough Sounds marine farming industry |
Port of Picton
| The Port of Picton includes port facilities in Picton Harbour and the adjacent Shakespeare Bay at the north eastern tip of the South Island of New Zealand and at the head of the sheltered Queen Charlotte Sound, 18nm from the Northern entrance and 17nm from the alternative Tory Channel entrance. |  |  |
The head of Picton Harbour is divided into two bays
by Kaipupu Point . Picton is situated at the head of the eastern bay and Shakespeare Bay at the head of the western bay. The Port is strategically placed for both coastal and international cargo shipping operations as well as providing a unique cruise vessel port with tourism and marina facilities.
 | | Marlborough Sounds Marinas
The Marlborough Sounds Marinas comprise in excess of 1250 berths from 8 - 35+ metres and accommodates more than 400 additional vessels in boat sheds and storage compounds. Over recent years Port Marlborough New Zealand Ltd has invested in excess of $5million in marina enhancement and redevelopment activities. |
This is a reflection of the company's dedication to the provision of world-class marina facilities for vessel owners from around the country and across the globe.
Cruise Ships
Picton is a unique cruise port with vessels berthing on Waitohi Wharf close to the centre of the small township. Picton offers passengers an enjoyable experience – the simplicity of the small town with its shopping, swimming, marinas, and nearby vineyards. | |  |
 | | Commercial Port Activity
Port Marlborough (NZ) Limited operates the commercial port activities within Picton Harbour and Shakespeare Bay. Shakespeare Bay is the deep water port facility opened in April 2000 in the adjacent bay to the company’s existing port facilities in Picton Harbour. |
The new development complements the inter-Island ferry and general cargo facilities in Picton Harbour and establishes Port Marlborough as a multi purpose port capable of accommodating vessels of all sizes.
The development of Shakespeare Bay reflects the growth in export bulk cargo coming available within the region and the need for storage and shipping facilities capable of handling large volumes of timber, logs, and coal. The local forestry resource is rapidly approaching maturity, and the West Coast coal resource provides a potential cargo requiring access to a deep water export port. The 200 metre long Waimahara Wharf is designed as a multi purpose berth with the ability to be extended northwards as demand requires. With a depth alongside of 16 metres at low tide, Shakespeare Bay provides the deepest export berth in New Zealand. The addition of mooring dolphins will allow Panamax vessels to be accommodated and future development includes extension of the wharf to 300 metres and further dredging to accommodate Cape size vessels. | 
