flynn 0 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Hi. Im moving a boat from Russell to Auckland and eventually on to Wellington but wanted to stop over for a night at Great Barrier Island. Does anyone know of a friendly mooring I can pick up in or around Port Fitzroy for the night ( mid week) ? Cheers Flynn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 not sure about moorings but there are plenty of good anchorages anyone else??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Just drop your anchor opposite the wharf at Ftzroy. There is plenty of room and it's good holding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Surely someone at the Port Fitz Boating Club can help you out. See: http://nz.vicdir.com/sn122222-0-port-fi ... ub-inc.htm for details. But for an overnight there's plenty of bullet proof places to anchor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Variant 2 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Just drop your anchor opposite the wharf at Ftzroy. There is plenty of room and it's good holding. You're kidding right? The holding by the warf at port fitzroy is bad, and there is not much room with all the boat traffic. Your better to go to Wairahi bay or Smokehouse bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Just drop your anchor opposite the wharf at Ftzroy. There is plenty of room and it's good holding. You're kidding right? The holding by the warf at port fitzroy is bad, and there is not much room with all the boat traffic. Your better to go to Wairahi bay or Smokehouse bay. No I'm not. It's deepish but apart from that it's fine. Never had any trouble. All the boat traffic? You been there at this time of the year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 And it has a bar/bistro 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Variant 2 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Just drop your anchor opposite the wharf at Ftzroy. There is plenty of room and it's good holding. You're kidding right? The holding by the warf at port fitzroy is bad, and there is not much room with all the boat traffic. Your better to go to Wairahi bay or Smokehouse bay. No I'm not. It's deepish but apart from that it's fine. Never had any trouble. All the boat traffic? You been there at this time of the year! Hmmm... no. Only been there in summer so I could understand it being quieter now but it is also the only place I had my anchor drag. Good spot to go to the shops but would probably be a sleepless night for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Farrari 4 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Last time I looked the bar/bistro was only open certain times of the year. If that's changed that is fantastic. Personally I think there are many better bays to stay at barrier overnight than Fitzroy. Fitzroy is normally crowded, it's deep and depending on the time of years its busy so you get lots of wash. In behind Quion island by the water jetty can be nice if you want to be close to Fitzroy. There are lots of moorings there from memory. Otherwise take your pick of virtually any other bay. It's absolutely stunning out there all year around. I'm looking forward to my annual pilgrimage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flynn 0 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 Champion. Thanks all... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Toro 97 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Anchorage is rubbish in Fitzroy but the Fishing club is open year round, was there for the code few weeks back, had a few punters in it which made for some funn times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Flynn, don’t let them put you off. Port Fitzroy is great for the local shop and the pub in the evening. It’ll be very quiet at this time of year. I would say the anchorage is of medium difficulty. Don’t just throw it over the side and hope for the best! If you don’t want that then head for one of the many beautiful bays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flynn 0 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 mate .. Not put off.... interesting differences of opinions though.. Weve got a big pick and plenty of chain if need be.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fusion 0 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have anchored in Fitzroy in all weather and almost everywhere but the ferry channel. Good holding, deep in parts, shelter from most weather. If you ask the gas station guy he may let you tie up to the wharf overnight if it is quiet. Shop has a garden bar, Yacht club is good but check open times. Have fun it a nice stop over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hi Flynn, I live at Port FitzRoy and if you are worried about holding on anchor you can ask the guy who sells fuel on the wharf about moorings. He will usually know if there's one you can hook up to but there's always somewhere in the harbours around here that is safe to anchor in any wind. Check www.thebarrier.co.nz; boaties page for anchorages, DineOut for opening hours of The Boat Club and the store is open 6 days a week 9am-5pm during winter. Cheers Kay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flynn 0 Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thanks Gypsky and all. Appreciated... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 What a handy site gypsky, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shane Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Can rent moorings off the home stays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shane Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 In port fitz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shane Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 $10 a night for short term. Long term would be cheaper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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