Hobsonville Marina is a privately run recreational boat harbour on the upper Waitematā Harbour, a short drive from the Auckland CBD over the harbour bridge or by State Highway 16. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and it was built in the late 1980s. It is one of New Zealand's largest marinas.
The marina offers short and long-term berths for vessels up to 18 metres, and dry stack storage. Its marine service centre has a travelift haulout and hardstand of around 12,000 square metres, with two travelifts that lift up to 35 and 75 tonnes. The service work covers pre-race water blasts through to full refits. Marine Supplies Chandlery sells bait and boating gear on site. Cafés, bars and shops sit in the Hobsonville Point village, within walking distance of all the piers. The cafe was recently closed for refurbishment, so check before you go.
The marina sits beside the Hauraki Gulf islands and the popular sailing and fishing grounds of the inner harbour. It is a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. The address is Clearwater Cove, West Harbour, and the turn-off from State Highway 16 is Exit 19A, then Hobsonville Road and Marina View Drive.