Marsden Point
in Whangarei of Northland, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-35.833 and 174.500 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -35° 49' 59" and E 174° 30' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:08 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:58 am and 5:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
35.834 and -5.486 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anasser
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Discover Marsden Point

Marsden Point in Whangarei (Northland) is a city in New Zealand about 377 mi (or 607 km) north of Wellington, the country's capital city.

Local time in Marsden Point is now 03:08 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 12 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Marsden Point, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Whangarei Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Whangarei, Auckland, Kaitaia, Hamilton and Tauranga. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 73% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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ANABATIC's Hell Kite. New Zealand's own Kiteboarding brand.

Published: April 30, 2013
Length: 05:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lee McClelland

New Zealand is a slice of Heaven, it's uncrowded and the locals are free to ride like Hell. When it's windy there is no better place to be. This wee clip is our first one showing off our Black...


NZ Kiteboard Nationals 2008 Downwind Race

Published: March 26, 2008
Length: 35:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: John Thyne

Down wind race from Marsden Point - light winds + 35 kites = carnage!


Juvenile Kingfish in Marsden Cove Marina

Published: April 30, 2013
Length: 40:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kane McElrea

Juvenile kingfish in marsden cove marina, found while looking for Mediterranean Fan worm ( sabella spallanzanii ) April 30 3013.


Building 'Spot On' - video

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 48:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Verikas

Almost ready for launching 'Spot On' the new craft for Marsden Cove Fishing Charters. They are based in Marsden Cove, a new marina in One Tree Point / Bream Bay at the entrance to the Whangarei...


NZ Tsunami March 2011

Published: March 12, 2011
Length: 55:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: db880

Sea surge in Marsden Cove from the Tsunami 11th of March off the coast of Japan.


Storm Northland NZ

Published: July 27, 2008
Length: 21:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: harveyschroyen

A storm event over NZ july 26 & 27, 2008.


Killer whales surround my kayak, Whangarei Heads [HD]

Published: August 23, 2011
Length: 46:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Daniel NZ

It's hard to get steady footage when you are shaking like a leaf. Filmed @ Mcleod Bay 23/08/11, Whangarei Heads.


Chainsawing with my first HelpX-host Liane - Urquharts Bay, Whangarei Heads, 05.10.2013

Published: October 08, 2013
Length: 46:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: likenoother13


LBG FC NZ - J vs Kingfish

Published: March 22, 2012
Length: 34:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Joon Park

light tackle kingfish tug of war... time taken... 1hr 15min+ details - Kingfish 36.6lb, 117cm NZ Measure - inside of the V at the tail. ISO fishing style (磯) on rod - Gamakatsu Master...


Up North with size

Published: October 09, 2012
Length: 00:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erik Dombroski

East Coast up North with a solid ground swell.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Marsden Point

Marsden Point is a head of the Whangarei Harbour, near Whangarei, New Zealand, lying close to the northern tip of Bream Bay. It is also a major industrial area, containing Marsden Point Oil Refinery, the country's only such facility, and two large defunct power plant stations. Marsden Bay is immediately to the west of Marsden Point.

Located at -35.841, 174.495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of New Zealand, Whangarei District, Ports and harbours of New Zealand, Geography of the Northland Region

Marsden Point Oil Refinery

Marsden Point Oil Refinery is a 96,000 BPD refinery located at Marsden Point, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. It is the only oil refinery in New Zealand, and is operated by Refining NZ.

Located at -35.841, 174.495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whangarei District, Oil refineries in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Whangarei

Taurikura

Taurikura is a small, rural township in the Whangarei District, approximately 30 kilometres south east of Whangarei city in Northland, New Zealand. The town is located on the shores of Calliope Bay at the base of 420 metre high Mt Manaia which, along with Bream Head and the Hen Island, collectively form the ancient remnants of a very large andesitic volcano. Features of Taurikura include a Baptist-owned camp and a general store.

Located at -35.8227, 174.523 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whangarei District, Populated places in New Zealand

Mount Manaia

Mount Manaia is a dominant landmark approximately 30 kilometres southeast of Whangarei city on the Whangarei Heads peninsula. Standing 420 metres, the summit offers outstanding views of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery, Bream Bay and the Hauraki Gulf to the south, Whangarei Harbour to the west and the Poor Knights Islands and Northland coast to the north.

Located at -35.8175, 174.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whangarei District, Mountains of New Zealand, Volcanoes of New Zealand, Mountains of the Northland Region

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