Westhaven Marina (Auckland, NZ)

New Zealand / Auckland / Auckland, NZ
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During the 1950s the foreshore of St. Mary’s bay disappearred under the approaches to the Harbour Bridge under construction [opened 1959].
Cut off from the sea a great number of small commercial boat-yards are forced to close and many private boat-slips which have been used for almost a century fell into disuse. The Auckland Harbour Board planned to fill in Westhaven completely, but a group of local residents including engineers and architects donated their services to create Westhaven Marina, now one of Auckland’s greatest assets. If it were not for them this entire area wouls simply be a continuation of the industrial waterfront areas to the east.
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Coordinates:   36°50'16"S   174°44'52"E

Comments

  • What has the above comment got to do with the Westhaven Marina? It appears to be merely an advert and should be removed.
  • I think I will add something of importance to this. The Westhaven Marina is one of the largest urban marinas in the world. Another great aspect to the Auckland waterfront. Its also nice driving across the Harbour Bridge and seeing all the thousands of sails against the Auckland skyline.
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