Sandspit Marina

What Sandspit Marina does

Sandspit Marina is a boutique marina located at 1287 Sandspit Road in the Matakana River near Warkworth, approximately 40 minutes north of Auckland, New Zealand. Completed in July 2016, the facility provides 134 berths for vessels 12m to 18m with 1.5m-2m draft, supplemented by 16 shallow-water pile moorings for vessels up to 11m and a zone-based Short-Term Pier (G Arm) for casual and small-craft visitors. The marina is managed by the Sandspit Marina Society, an incorporated not-for-profit society whose berth licence holders are automatically Society members and are required to maintain concurrent membership in the co-located Sandspit Yacht Club; diesel fuel is exclusive to members and berth renters.

The revenue model combines recurring and one-time streams: annual berth licence fees (12m at NZD 3,960 to 18m at NZD 6,055 inc GST, effective 1 April 2026), short-term and long-term berth rentals at owner-specified guideline rates (NZD 38-105/day, NZD 979-1,774/month), licence resale transfer fees, pile mooring rentals, short-term pier hourly/daily fees, and ancillary services including metered power (NZD 0.33/kWh), showers, laundry, and pump-out. Operating technology consists of the ICT Protege Mobile APP for secure gate access and 24/7 CCTV surveillance, with a registered contractor network providing marine services such as boat building, cleaning, maintenance, diesel mechanics, electrical, refrigeration, rigging, and valet work.

Customers are private vessel owners seeking secure berthing in a protected harbour at the gateway to Kawau Island, the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island, the Omaha and Pakiri beaches, and the Goat Island Marine Reserve. Distribution is fully direct, with the marina office handling berth allocation, licence transfers, and short-term pier enquiries through the website, phone, and email. The marina is a member of the New Zealand Marina Operators Association and operates adjacent to the separate Sandspit Yacht Club entity and the Sandspit Kitchen & Bar restaurant, providing integrated lifestyle and nautical services to a defined regional boating community.

Name

Sandspit Marina

Legal name

Sandspit Marina Society

Website

https://sandspitmarina.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sandspit Marina is a 134-berth boutique marina in the Matakana River near Auckland, NZ, operated by a not-for-profit society for private vessel owners 12m-18m, offering berth rentals, long-term licences, pile moorings, and a short-term pier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Patchogue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Berth Rental Income: Short-term and long-term berth rentals to vessel owners. Short-term rentals charged daily (1-3 nights or 4+ nights) with power included. Long-term monthly rentals available. Berths range from 12m to 18m with different pricing for mono-hull and catamaran vessels.
2. Berth Licence Sales: Berth licence holders can sell their licences through the Marina Society. Licences are valid until February 2046. Transfer fees apply and sales require Society approval. Licence holders must be Society and Yacht Club members.
3. Annual Licence Fees: Annual berth licence fees charged to all berth licence holders. Fees vary by berth size from $3,960 for 12m berths to $6,055 for 18m berths (inc GST, effective 1 April 2026).
4. Short-Term Pier Fees: Hourly and daily berthing fees at the Short-Term Pier on G Arm. Zone-based pricing from $5.50/day for dinghies up to $35/day for vessels up to 10m.
5. Pile Mooring Rentals: Rental of 16 shallow water pile moorings for vessels up to 11m. All moorings currently rented with waiting list available.
6. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from shower facilities ($5.00), laundry (wash $4.00, dry $6.00), shore power (33c per kW), and holding tank sewage pump-out arranged through marina office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sandspit Marina provides berthing services for vessels ranging from 12m to 18m, offering long-term and short-term berth rentals, berth ownership/licences valid until February 2046, 16 shallow-water pile moorings for vessels up to 11m, and a Short-Term Pier (G Arm) with hourly and daily zones for smaller vessels. Operations include utilities (power, water, fuel for members/renters), sewage pump-out, showers, laundry, and 24/7 CCTV security with mobile app gate access.

Product overview

Sandspit Marina operates a single unified offering centered on providing marina berth services. The core product portfolio consists of berth rental (both long-term and short-term) and berth ownership/licences for vessels ranging 12-18m, supported by 16 shallow-water pile moorings for smaller vessels up to 11m. The Short Term Pier (G Arm) offers flexible hourly/daily berthing for smaller vessels under 10m. Adjacent services include the Sandspit Kitchen & Bar restaurant and a registered contractor network for marine maintenance and repairs. The marina is managed by the Sandspit Marina Society as an incorporated not-for-profit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sandspit Kitchen & Bar: Restaurant operated at the Sandspit Yacht Club, open Thursday to Sunday from midday till late. Operated by Sandspit Kitchen & Bar Ltd.

Products and services

• Berth Rental Long-term and short-term berth rentals at a boutique marina with 134 berths ranging from 12m to 18m, accommodating vessels with drafts of 1.5m-2m. Pricing varies by vessel length and mono-hull versus catamaran configuration.
• Berth Ownership/Licence Purchase of berth licences valid until February 2046 with annual licence fees, enabling vessel owners to secure long-term berth rights at the marina. Transfer fees apply for resale and licences require Society approval.
• Pile Moorings Rental of 16 shallow-water pile moorings for vessels up to 11m, with maximum draft of 1.3m and maximum weight of 13 tonnes. Currently all rented with a waiting list available.
• Short Term Pier (G Arm) Limited short-term berthing for vessels up to 10m on G Arm near the launching ramp, charged hourly or daily across different zones for dinghies, runabouts, Kawau residents, and vessels up to 8.5m.
• Sandspit Kitchen & Bar Restaurant operated by Sandspit Yacht Club Kitchen & Bar Ltd at the Sandspit Yacht Club, open Thursday to Sunday from midday till late, serving both marina members and non-members.
• Contractor Services Network Registered contractor network providing marine services including boat builders, cleaners, maintenance, diesel mechanics, electrical, marine engineering, refrigeration, rigging, upholstery, and valet/grooming. All contractors must register with the marina and sign in/out at the office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Berth licences valid until February 2046 providing long-term security
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA)coreOthersSandspit Marina is a member of the New Zealand Marina Operators Association. NZMOA is the industry body representing marina operators across New Zealand, providing best practices standards and industry advocacy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gulf Harbour Marina: Gulf Harbour Marina is a comparable boutique recreational marina on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula north of Auckland, serving a similar mix of private boat and yacht owners in the Hauraki Gulf with berths, moorings, and on-site amenities. Direct overlap in target customer, geography (Auckland region boating), and product offering.
• Orakei Marina: Orakei Marina is an Auckland recreational marina on the Waitematā Harbour offering berth rentals, berth licences, and on-site services to private vessel owners. Closely comparable operating model and direct overlap with Sandspit on berth licence structure and Hauraki Gulf recreational boating customers.
• Half Moon Bay Marina: Half Moon Bay Marina is a long-established Auckland recreational marina in the Hauraki Gulf serving private berth holders and visiting boaties with comparable berth rentals, pile moorings, and ancillary services. Same customer base (Auckland boat owners) and same primary product (recreational marina berthing).
• Bucklands Beach Marina: Bucklands Beach Marina is a smaller Auckland recreational marina serving private berth holders in the Tamaki River / Hauraki Gulf area with similar product mix of berth rentals, moorings, and member-style amenities. Direct peer serving the same Auckland boat-owner segment at boutique scale.
• Pine Harbour Marina: Pine Harbour Marina in east Auckland is a recreational marina serving berth holders and ferry commuters with a similar small-boat and yacht focus in the Hauraki Gulf. Comparable product mix (berths, moorings, on-water services) and identical customer segment of Auckland-region boat owners.

Regional players

• Marsden Cove Marina: Marsden Cove Marina is a Northland recreational marina near Whangarei offering berths, moorings, and on-site services to private vessel owners. Comparable boutique marina product and similar vessel-size focus, but primarily serves Northland cruising grounds rather than Hauraki Gulf traffic.
• Tutukaka Marina: Tutukaka Marina is a Northland recreational marina serving the Poor Knights Islands diving and cruising market with berths and moorings. Comparable marina operating model and recreational vessel focus, but operating in a different cruising region from Sandspit.
• Bridge Marina (Tauranga): Bridge Marina is a recreational and superyacht-capable marina in Tauranga offering berth rentals, fuel, and on-site services. Comparable marina product but operating in the Bay of Plenty cruising region rather than the Hauraki Gulf.
• Opua Marina: Opua Marina in the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's largest recreational marinas, serving cruising yachts and powerboats in the Northland region. Comparable marina product (berths, moorings, on-site services) but operating primarily in a different cruising geography from Sandspit's Hauraki Gulf focus.

Broad incumbents

• Westhaven Marina: Westhaven Marina is the largest marina in the Southern Hemisphere, located on Auckland's Waitematā Harbour and offering berths, moorings, and full marina services at a much larger scale than Sandspit. Functions as a broad incumbent in the Auckland recreational marina market — same product category but at significantly greater scale and with broader portfolio.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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