General Information
Maps
Fishing and Boating around Georges Bay
Locations:
TREVALLY ALLEY
OYSTER LEASE 1
OYSTER LEASE 2
MOULTING BAY
SAND FLATS
MAIN WHARF
AKAROA STRAIGHT
BEAUTY BAY
KIRWINS BEACH
Georges Bay and Scamander River Area
Please see map of St Helens and Scamander. It is approximately 18km from St Helens to the Scamander River boat ramp.
Interactive map of Georges Bay, St Helens and the Scamander River
markers and buoys
Green Buoys
The green marker indicates the edge of safe water areas. Heading away from St Helens township you MUST keep the green marker on your port side (left). Heading towards St Helens township the green markers MUST be on your starboard side (right).
Yellow Buoys
The yellow marker indicates fish farm boundaries. You are not allowed within 100 meters of these markers.
Red Buoys
The red marker indicates the edge of unsafe water areas or shallow ground. Heading away from St Helens township you MUST keep the red markers on your starboard side (right). Heading towards St Helens township the red markers MUST be on your port side (left).
Weather and tides
Weather and tides play a part in your safety while out in the boat. Tide times change everyday, tide times and weather conditions will be discussed prior to your hire date.
Emergency contacts
GRAEME- Ph: 0474 892 956
BRAYDEN- Ph: 0459 515 149
EMERGENCY SERVICES- Ph: 000
ST HELENS MARINE RESCUE- Ph: 6312 5498