Boat launching

The waters around Porirua are a popular playground for boaties from all over the Wellington region – remember to always wear your lifejacket and take two ways you can call for help if you get into trouble.

Boat launching facilities are provided at the following locations: 

Public boat launching facilities

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Dolly Varden

• sand ramp 
• small boats

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Karehana Bay 

• small timber ramp
• good for canoe launching

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Onepoto Ramp

• concrete ramp
• small jetty
• good parking facilities

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Paremata bridge (Mana foreshore)

• boat launching off the beach
• all tides
• good parking facilities

A small craft can also launch at various locations around Pāuatahanui Inlet.

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Pukerua Bay

• single access
• concrete (steep) single ramp
• limited parking available

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Titahi Bay

You can launch your boat from both the north and south end of the beach

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Wi Neera Foreshore 

• timber jetty
• no vehicle access
• good for Waka Ama launching

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Private facilities

Mana Marina

• concrete ramp
  
• all tides
  
• good parking
  
• all facilities
  
• members only
  

Contact Mana Marina for more information.

Plimmerton Boating Club

• concrete dual ramps
  
• all tides
  
• good parking
  
• jetty
  
• for members only
  

Contact the Plimmerton Boating Club.

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