Seaport · New Zealand
Port of Whangaroa
Whangaroa (New Zealand) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55000). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- New Zealand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NZWHR
- World Port Index no.
- 55000
- Coordinates
- 35.05°S, 173.77°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Zealand N Island
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Local assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,690 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,670 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,080 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Whangaroa, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 127 (Enroute) - East Coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about Whangaroa
Where is Port of Whangaroa?
Whangaroa (New Zealand) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 35.05°S, 173.77°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Whangaroa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NZWHR for Whangaroa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Whangaroa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,690 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,080 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Auckland, Tauranga, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Whangaroa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Whangaroa through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.