Westhaven Marina
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Westhaven Marina is the largest yacht marina in Auckland, New Zealand, and also the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The marina has nearly two thousand berths and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions.[1][2]
It is owned by Auckland City Council, which bought it in 2004 for NZ$ 46 million.[3] Council is proposing major works around the Marina for NZ$ 23 million up to 2011. This would include improved parks around the Auckland Harbour Bridge area, better footpaths and cycleways along Westhaven Drive and a Marine Village (with cafes and marine-related shops).[4]
In 2008, the marina received its second-time-running international 'Blue Flag award' for its water quality, environmental manegement and safety standards.[5] It is one of 640 marinas worldwide (and the only marina in New Zealand) to have received the award.[6]
[edit] See also
- Viaduct Basin, marine-themed entertainment and residential area further east
- Western Reclamation, industrial and marine use area directly to the east
[edit] References
- ^ Passion for boating runs deep in Auckland - New Zealand Herald, Thursday January 26, 2006
- ^ New park 'a gift for our children' - New Zealand Herald, Saturday 30 June 2007
- ^ Westhaven Marina - Gateway to the City of Sails (from the Auckland City Council website. Accessed 2008-01-11.)
- ^ $23m plan to open up Westhaven - New Zealand Herald, Thursday 09 August 2007
- ^ Marina wins prestigous award - CityScene, newsletter of the Auckland City Council, Sunday 03 February 2008
- ^ New Zealand (from the 'blueflag.org' website. Accessed 2008-02-02.)
[edit] External links
- Westhaven Marina (official website)
- Westhaven Marina is at coordinates Coordinates:
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