Holiday alert! Kerbside collections scheduled for ANZAC Day (Friday 25 April) will be a day later than normal. The Queenstown and Wānaka Transfer Stations will open from 1.00pm-5.00pm, likewise with the public recycling drop off on Glenda Drive. Find out more information on our Rubbish & Recycling Collection webpage.

Harbourmaster

Information regarding QLDC's Harbourmaster.

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Overview

The Harbourmaster’s Office is responsible for managing all marine-related activities that may affect the safety of navigation of vessels on QLDC’s many waterways. We oversee all rivers and lakes in the district. 

Work includes the regulation of commercial lake and river activity plus a wide range of recreational boating activities – that’s everything from kayaking to jet boating, sailing to stand up paddleboarding. 

The harbourmaster and waterways patrol team work hard to ensure that the QLDC Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025 is adhered to through education and enforcement so that that locals and visitors alike can continue to enjoy Queenstown Lakes' world-class waterways with confidence.  

Harbourmaster key functions: 

  • oversee maritime safety 

  • promote safe boating and maintain safe boating signage at local boat ramps 

  • manage and maintain navigation aids 

  • remove hazards, such as abandoned vessels 

  • work with water users and other stakeholders on matters related to the waterways

  • educate waterways user about local rules and regulations 

  • regulate commercial activity on the district’s lakes and rivers. 

  • review applications to hold an event on the water 

Contact QLDC's Harbourmaster

For issues in regard to non-compliance of waterways rules such as not wearing life jackets, please contact the QLDC Harbourmaster: 

For all urgent enquiries, please phone us on 03 441 0499. 

For all non-urgent enquiries lodge a Request for Service on the QLDC website.

services@qldc.govt.nz 

For emergencies, always call 111.