Cater Marine Opua

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Cater Marine Opua Located in the Bay of Islands, we're here for all your marine needs. Call 09 402 8292 today! Are you building a boat, or just doing some maintenance?

Celebrating 50 years in marine outfitting, Cater Marine Opua offers 7,000+ products in-store and access to tens of thousands more through our extensive network. Cater Marine is your one-stop-shop for all your boating needs, in store at our handy location in Opua right next to the Marina and Boat Yard, or online at www.catermarine.co.nz. Do you need to replace a door latch, or redo all the wiring and plumbing aboard? Are you planning a fishing trip or a holiday with the family? At Cater Marine, we stock a huge range of products for recreational and commercial yachts, launches and trailer boats. Come in store where you'll find everything from anchors to zincs, plus everything in between. We also stock a wide range of fishing and diving gear, and offer dive bottle refills. Our friendly team of boating experts will go the extra mile to meet your needs, and we specialise in sourcing those unique or hard-to-find items that you can't find anywhere else. And on the rare occasion that we don't have exactly what you are looking for in-store, we can get it in for you - usually by the next day! Wherever you are - in the local area, elsewhere in New Zealand or even overseas - our experienced staff can advise you over the phone or by email, and we can ship your order anywhere in the world. Clearing in to New Zealand from overseas? You can contact us with your needs prior to arriving in NZ and we'll make sure it's here when you arrive. All of our staff are passionate about water sports and boats, so you can count on them for help and advice, as well as the highest quality products at the best prices. We want you to have a great time on the water, so let us help you find that solution.

Local marine advice should make the decision simpler, not drown you in specifications.That practical experience helps ma...
04/10/2026

Local marine advice should make the decision simpler, not drown you in specifications.

That practical experience helps match gear to the boat, the job and the person using it - and gives you someone local to come back to when you need help.

Cater Marine is part of Boating & Outdoors, bringing the wider network’s range and 800+ years of marine experience, together with local marine knowledge in Opua.

One small trailer check can decide whether the day starts at the ramp or on the roadside.Check the tyres and sidewalls, ...
28/09/2026

One small trailer check can decide whether the day starts at the ramp or on the roadside.

Check the tyres and sidewalls, make sure the spare is aboard and inflated, and confirm the jack and wheel brace you carry actually suit the trailer. It is a much easier exercise in the driveway than on the shoulder of the road.

Check out our 7 point check to ensure your trailer is set for the season - https://boatingandoutdoors.co.nz/boat-trailer-maintenance-nz/

If something needs attention, call into Cater Marine, part of the Boating & Outdoors dealer network.

We spend plenty of time thinking about what can go wrong on the water. Sometimes the trip comes unstuck before the boat reaches it. A boat trailer deals with heavy loads, long periods sitting still, highway speeds and regular saltwater immersion. Spring boat trailer maintenance is your chance to fin...

Family boating is better when the boring checklist happened without an audience.Check lifejackets still fit, test the ba...
23/09/2026

Family boating is better when the boring checklist happened without an audience.

Check lifejackets still fit, test the battery and electronics, look over fuel lines, anchor gear and the bilge pump, check the trailer, then use the marine forecast before you head out.

If something needs replacing or a second look, pop in and see your local Boating & Outdoors dealer. Pop in before the holiday rush.

A quiet winter can be surprisingly hard on a boat that has been sitting.Give the battery, fuel system, electrics, pumps ...
23/09/2026

A quiet winter can be surprisingly hard on a boat that has been sitting.

Give the battery, fuel system, electrics, pumps and trailer a proper once-over. If something looks or sounds questionable, sort it before the first launch.

Check out the 10 point check before you hit the ramp this season - https://boatingandoutdoors.co.nz/spring-boat-maintenance-nz-checklist/

That is where being a Boating & Outdoors stockist matters: the range and buying strength of a national network, backed by a local team. Pop into Cater Marine before you head back onto the water.

The first genuinely warm weekend of spring arrives and the optimism kicks in. The cover comes off, the rods come out and someone announces that the boat is good to go. But if it has spent much of winter sitting in the garage, driveway or marina, your first trip should not begin with turning the […...

Grab any Father's Day Safety Special in-store - VHF radio, life jacket, PLB or flare kit - and we'll sort his Sunday rea...
23/08/2026

Grab any Father's Day Safety Special in-store - VHF radio, life jacket, PLB or flare kit - and we'll sort his Sunday reading too.

We'll throw in a free Powerboat magazine with all Father’s Day Safety Specials, limited stock, visit us instore before stock runs out!

It's a small thing. But so is remembering to keep dad safe on the water this season 😊

Dad probably has enough socks.What he might NOT have is an up-to-date life jacket, reliable VHF, PLB or flare kit on the...
20/08/2026

Dad probably has enough socks.
What he might NOT have is an up-to-date life jacket, reliable VHF, PLB or flare kit on the boat.

This Father’s Day, give him something that could actually matter when he’s out on the water.

We’ve got a range of boating safety essentials on special - backed by real advice from people who know boats. Pop instore and we’ll help you find the right option for Dad.

Make Dad safer on the water this Father's Day with practical boating safety gear he probably won't buy for himself.📻 ATL...
19/08/2026

Make Dad safer on the water this Father's Day with practical boating safety gear he probably won't buy for himself.

📻 ATLANTIS Handheld VHF Radio - from $229
🦺 HUTCHWILCO Inflatable Life Jacket - from $129
🛟 ACR 400 Personal Locator Beacon - from $575
🔥 Boat Flare Kit - from $99

Practical gifts. Real safety. Peace of mind. These are the things Dad knows he should have on board - but probably won't get around to buying himself.

Ask our team instore to help choose the right safety gear for Dad's boating setup.

Dad reckons his phone will work out there. We’d rather he had a VHF. 😉The Uniden Atlantis 270 is a rugged 6W handheld ma...
16/08/2026

Dad reckons his phone will work out there.
We’d rather he had a VHF. 😉

The Uniden Atlantis 270 is a rugged 6W handheld marine VHF that floats, meets IPX7 waterproof standards and offers up to 10 hours of battery life.

A genuinely useful Father’s Day gift for any Dad who spends his weekends on the water.

Come and see us instore and we'll help you get Dad sorted.

Dad thinks he's bulletproof… but he might not be - Father's Day Safety Specials are in-store now! 🎣Make Dad safer on the...
16/08/2026

Dad thinks he's bulletproof… but he might not be - Father's Day Safety Specials are in-store now! 🎣

Make Dad safer on the water this Father's Day with practical boating safety gear he probably won't buy for himself.

📻 ATLANTIS Handheld VHF Radio - from $229
🦺 HUTCHWILCO Inflatable Life Jacket - from $129
🛟 ACR 400 Personal Locator Beacon - from $575
🔥 Boat Flare Kit - from $99

Practical gifts. Real safety. Peace of mind. These are the things Dad knows he should have on board - but probably won't get around to buying himself.

Ask our team instore to help choose the right safety gear for Dad's boating setup.

Available instore or online now.
27/07/2026

Available instore or online now.

CHARGE. MAINTAIN. NEVER GET STRANDED AGAIN!

A flat battery has a habit of showing up at the worst possible time.

Whether you're getting the boat ready after winter or keeping it topped up between trips, the right charger helps protect your battery and gives you confidence when it's time to hit the water.

The CTEK 5 Amp Battery Charger Bundle is designed to make battery maintenance easy, with smart charging technology, a Time-To-Go display, durable onboard protection, and everything you need stored neatly in one compact case.

Find out more - www.boatingandoutdoors.co.nz/product/ctek-mxs5-bundle

Available online and through our nationwide dealer network.

Address

Unit 16, Baffin Street
Opua
0200

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

09 402 8292

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