New Zealand

Port of Tauranga (NZ TRG)

UN/LOCODE
NZ TRG
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
14 m
Nearest city
Tauranga
Body of water
South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
New Zealand
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand © Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
NZ-BOP
Coordinates
-37.6333, 176.1667 (37°38′S 176°10′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
20.1 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Oil terminal depth
11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
348 m × 58 m × 14.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#295
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #295
175.93
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 175.93

Tauranga operates as a working harbor in New Zealand, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Tauranga. Draft at the approach to Tauranga is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tauranga located?
Tauranga is a seaport in New Zealand.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tauranga?
The UN/LOCODE for Tauranga is NZ TRG.
What is the channel depth at Tauranga?
The channel depth at Tauranga is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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