Coastguard and marine radio
Northland’s coastline is well served by maritime radio stations and Coastguard organisations. Most of these services are run by volunteers and donations are always appreciated.
Houhora Harbour, Doubtless Bay and the Far North
Coastguard VHF channels: 60 East Coast and 83 West Coast
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 09 406 1423
Hokianga Harbour
Coastguard VHF channel: 82
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 09 303 1303
Whangaroa Harbour
Coastguard VHF channels: 62, 16
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 09 405 0526
Bay of Islands and Kerikeri Inlet
Coastguard VHF channels: 86, 16
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 09 303 1303
Bay of Islands Radio
VHF channels: 63, 16
Phone: 09 403 7218
Weather forecast: 0930, 1330, 1730
Whangaruru,Whananaki and Tutukaka Harbours
Coastguard VHF channel: 85
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 303 1303
Whangarei Harbour and Bream Bay
Coastguard VHF channel: 64
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 027 667 6816
Whangarei Harbour Radio
VHF channel: 19, 16
Phone: 09 438 2253
Mangawhai Harbour
Coastguard VHF channel: 64
Cellphone: * 500
Phone: 09 303 1303
Outer Hauraki Gulf
Coastguard VHF channel: 82
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 09 303 1303
Kaipara Harbour
North Kaipara Coastguard
VHF channel: 66
Pahi channel: 10
South Kaipara Coastguard
VHF channel: 84
Cellphone: *500
Phone: 09 431 7120
NOW MARINE weather forecasting
VHF channel: 20, 21
Coastguard Northern Region
Coastguard provide a range of services like search and rescue services, radio marine weather forecasts and boating education courses.
Find out more: www.coastguard.org.nz