New Zealand Cruising Destinations

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Where Water Shapes Hauraki Coromandel: From Gulf to Gorge
Hauraki is a region defined by water. From the sheltered bays of the Hauraki Gulf off Kaiaua to the ...

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Clutha and The Catlins: Where rivers meet the sea
Clutha District: Where Rivers Meet the Sea and Summer Slows Down
In the deep south, where the Pacif...

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Ashburton Lakes: Canterbury’s High-Country Waterfront
Lakes to Explore
Spread across nearly 60,000 hectares between the braided Rakaia and Rangitata rive...

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The Otago Region: Making sure everyone gets home safe this summer
The Otago Regional Council regulates ports, harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in Ota...

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Hurunui’s waterways: Where classic kiwi summers come to life
Tucked between alpine peaks and rugged coastline, the Hurunui district is shaped by water in every d...

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From holidays to living local — a love letter to Taupō
Many North Islanders know the feeling of a Taupō summer: swimming long after the sun has set, explor...

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Waterfront Summer Series: The West Coast
Fresh as West Coast water breaks
Looking for a refreshing break in a sublime beauty spot, a getaway...

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Summer in New Zealand: Whangārei District, a coastline made for exploring
The Whangārei District is a boaties’ paradise. Whether your vessel of choice is a spacious launch, a...

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown: Know where to go for smooth sailing this summer
I'm certain most Aucklanders will agree with me when I say that the Hauraki Gulf is a marine coastal...

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The Mackenzie Region: A water-lover’s playground at the heart of Te Waipounamu
The Mackenzie Region is celebrated for its big skies and alpine panoramas, but the real magic happen...

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Kawau Island Boating Club opens 2025/26 season with Labour Weekend regatta
Labour Weekend marks the Kawau Island Boating Club 2025/26 season opener, with racing, island advent...

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Port Underwood: Marlborough’s tucked-away harbour
Discover Port Underwood, a tucked-away Marlborough Sounds harbour with anchorages, fishing, diving, ...

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Winter cruising in the Marlborough Sounds
Discover the peaceful beauty of winter cruising in Marlborough Sounds—sheltered bays, wildlife encou...

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Little Barrier Island no mooring detail
There are restrictions on some fishing activities within the controlled area that make contact with ...

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Autumn cruising for the crowd-averse
For the bluewater-ready crews, the adventurers who don’t mind the cold or the quiet (or the wet), th...

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School holiday boat adventures: Hooks and Man o’ War bays
With the April school holidays upon us, it's an ideal opportunity to plan a family boating adventure...

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Destination marina: Kennedy Bay, Waiheke Island marina
Waiheke Island is one of Auckland’s favourite recreational boating destinations. Now the new facilit...

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Boating Destinations – Thailand
Southeast Asia has some of the world’s most beautiful tropical islands, beaches, coastlines, and div...

Boating Destinations – Abrolhos Islands
Houtman Abrolhos. Probably better known as just the Abrolhos Islands, are renowned for their stunnin...

Boating Destinations – Alaska
Alaska’s magic lies in its unspoiled raw beauty, its hidden fjords, towering glaciers, secluded cove...












