Location) Matiatia Pier, Waiheke Island, 1081
Phone) 021 839 313
Hours) 24/7 Everyday
Website) Coastguard Waiheke Island Website
Socials) Coastguard Waiheke Island Facebook
Socials) Coastguard Waiheke Island Instagram
Parking) Not Applicable
Wheelchair Access) Not Applicable
Category) Water Activities
Toilet) Not Applicable
Overview
Coastguard Waiheke Island is a local emergency service that goes to many boat related callouts, this can be anything from your boat is stuck on a sandbar, drifting on the anchor and wont start, wont start in general, needing a tow back. Other callouts can be storm related issues and medical emergencies.
Waiheke Coastguard is a volunteer service and they rely on donations to operate. You can also have a membership that gives you some perks, the main one being free assistance 24/7 nation wide.
Coastguard Waiheke was formed in 1990 as a response to growing concern over marine related accidents and mishaps around Waiheke Island, some of which ended tragically.
Services Offered
- Boat Recuses
- Medical Emergencies
- Grounded Boat Recovery
- Mayday Callouts
Close to Coastguard Waiheke Island
Fullers –
Island Direct – A direct ferry service that travels from Downtown Auckland and Waiheke Island. It is a smaller ferry company in comparison to Fullers.
eRide Waiheke – A electric bike hire over on Waiheke. They have dozens of bikes and the hire prices start at $99. With guided and self guided tours.
Shed 36 Cafe – The first and last cafe you will see when you arrive or leave Waiheke. It is located on the Matiatia ferry terminal pier, they serve cabinet food and coffees.