General Information

If you wish to use the slipway, you will need to complete the application form below and submit it to Council. All enquiries regarding the use of the harbour slipway can be made to Council by calling 03 433 0300.

Agreement for Use of Oamaru Harbour Slipway 2020(PDF, 164KB)(PDF, 205KB)

Slipway fees

Please refer to our Oamaru Harbour Fee page for current prices.

All fees (winch fees and daily fees) must be paid before the vessel is released from the slipway.

Due to resource consent conditions currently public access to the breakwater is prohibited.

The Oamaru Harbour boat moorings are not owned by Waitaki District Council, please contact the Otago Regional Council Harbour Master (Steve Rushbrook) on 0800 474 082, or visit https://www.orc.govt.nz/environment/harbourmaster/ to find out mooring fees.

If you want to temporarily moor your boat while visiting Oamaru, please contact The North Otago Yacht And Power Boat Club Commodore, Kevin Murdoch, at 027 504 4328 to inquire about the availability of moorings.

You can make a booking to use the land adjacent to Scott’s Brewery by completing the application form below. An aerial photograph of the area available for use is included on the form.

• Oamaru Harbour-Council land use booking(PDF, 998KB)(PDF, 998KB)

The fee charged for use of this area depends on how it will be used and will be determined prior to the event. Please contact us on 03 433 0300 if you would like to discuss this further.