Oamaru Harbour

If you are a commercial vessel wishing to berth or unload please request approval for this prior at property@waitaki.govt.nz or phone 03 4330300

Activity	Basis for charge	2026/27 charges (incl GST)
Harbour Fees	Holmes Wharf berth per annum	$2,355.00
	Holmes Wharf berth per annum non-ratepayer	$2,825.00
	Holmes Wharf double-berthing (by written Council approval) per day charge	$11.80
	Temporary WDC wharf mooring (per day charge)	$16.00
	Temporary WDC wharf mooring (per day charge) after 14 days	$78.00
	Temporary WDC wharf mooring (per day charge) after 90 days	$157.00
	Harbour operator fee plus any disbursements (hourly rate)	$94.50
	Fish Case Unloading Fee per case	$0.60
Slipway Fees	Winch (on and off) (fixed charge then hourly rate after 2 hours) - Up to 39ft.	$250.00
	Winch (on and off) (fixed charge then hourly rate after 2 hours) - 39ft & over also Commercial	$300.00
	Hourly rate for Harbour Operator	$90.00
	Daily charge up to 39ft - Local	$42.00
	Daily charge up to 39ft - Non Ratepayer	$55.00
	Daily charge 39ft and over - Local	$60.00
	Daily charge 39ft and over - Non Ratepayer	$70.00
	Commercial - Local	$75.00
	Commercial - Non Ratepayer	$75.00
	Scaling rate for the time a vessel is on the slip. First three weeks at the rates above, week four - day rate + 25%. Week five - day rate +50%. Week eight - day rate +100%

How to pay for the slipway fees and visitor berth?

Using online secure payment (via Windcave)

Slipway and visitor berth fees can also be paid by making an electronic transfer with the following details:

There is an option on most banking applications when paying the Council please choose Debtor Account.
Particulars	T100
Code	Debtor Account (choose the option)
Reference	Harbour

Please ensure all the above details are entered and correct. Failure to do so will mean the payment cannot be verified.