He taonga mo nga reanga katoa
A gift for all generations
Welcome to Te Pae ō Ōruamōkai (Upper Waitematā Marine Centre), where community and water sports converge in a state-of-the-art facility designed for everyone.
As we lay the foundation for a hub of sailing, rowing and community engagement we invite you to join us on this journey to create a legacy for Hobsonville Point and beyond.
Our Vision brought to life
The journey of a thousand miles began with a single step…
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Background
We are proud to share the new marine centre based in Catalina Bay, Hobsonville Point.
This has been a joint project, brought together and delivered by:
- The Hobsonville Yacht Club
- The Westlake Boys Rowing Club
- Hobsonville Point Residents Society
- Kianga Ora
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Facility Features
The multi-purpose marine centre will serve the rapidly growing North West sector of the city. Facilities include:
- Boat storage and landing facilities to support Rowing, Dinghy Sailing, SUP's and more.
- Restaurant and bar facilities with a generous balcony overlooking the water (due to open in September 2026)
-Event spaces and meeting rooms for community use and special events.
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Local Communities
The Centre will host a variety of marine activity groups including;
- Dinghy Sailing
- Rowing
- Small water craft, SUP amongst others.
The centre will also provide youth training and education programmes, promoting health and wellbeing and fostering an appreciation and understanding of the marine environment.