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Boating and fishing

Tasman District is a boating paradise, but there are some rules to abide by and a need to consider safety.

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Tasman District Council's Navigation Safety Bylaw (pdf 6.4 MB) controls all inland waterways and coastal waters up to 12 nautical miles (22.2 kilometres) offshore within Tasman District.

When you ski, sail, motor, jetski, row or paddle any boat in the Tasman District, you are subject to the rules in the bylaw.

More information

Guide to Boating and Water Sports in Tasman District (pdf 6.8 MB)

View Chart 614 - Tasman Bay LINZ website(external link)

Boating

Find out what you need to know as a boatie in Tasman.

Ports and wharves in Tasman

Fishing

Find out about recreational fishing, off-limit areas and fishing from wharves and boat ramps.

Marine farms

A number of areas of water around Tasman and Golden Bay are set aside for marine farming.

Marine reserves

Marine reserves are areas which are managed to preserve their natural state.

Commercial vessel licences

Find out more about getting or renewing a commercial vessel licence.

Contact the Harbourmaster

Here's how to get in touch with the Harbourmaster.