CRUISING
Once were wreckers: Whakatahuri Family Boatbuiders
Whakatahuri in outer Pelorus Sound was once home to a family boatbuilding business and the most remote boat-wrecking yard in ...
Outta the creek—Castlepoint, Wairarapa: A challenge
If islands are the exclamation marks of the sea, the unique promontory / estuary / bay / battlements of Castlepoint are somet...
Westport Harbour – Some secrets are worth sharing
The northernmost port on the South Island’s West Coast is a hub that offers full commercial services while still feeling like...
Maritimo Destinations: North Island New Zealand
Loads of options. Heaps of activities. Plenty of safe anchorages. What’s not to love?
New Zealand’s North Island offers so...
Where the Ocean Shapes Us: Life on the Eastern Coast of Hauraki Coromandel
On the eastern side of Hauraki Coromandel, the coastline isn’t just scenery, it’s the backdrop to everyday life, summer tradi...
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 winding forested rivers o...
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 Pacific Ocean rolls in uninter...
Ashburton Lakes: Canterbury’s High-Country Waterfront
Lakes to Explore
Spread across nearly 60,000 hectares between the braided Rakaia and Rangitata rivers, the Ashburton Lakes b...
The Otago Region: Making sure everyone gets home safe this summer
The Otago Regional Council regulates ports, harbours, waters, and maritime-related activities in Otago under the Maritime Tra...
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 direction. From high-count...
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, exploring hidden tracks, days t...
Waterfront Summer Series: The West Coast
Fresh as West Coast water breaks
Looking for a refreshing break in a sublime beauty spot, a getaway from the crowds, a wande...
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 fishing kayak, a stand-u...
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 treasure.
It covers a s...
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 happens where land meets water....
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 adventures, and springtime fun ...
Port Underwood: Marlborough’s tucked-away harbour
Discover Port Underwood, a tucked-away Marlborough Sounds harbour with anchorages, fishing, diving, camping, and rugged coast...
Winter cruising in the Marlborough Sounds
Discover the peaceful beauty of winter cruising in Marlborough Sounds—sheltered bays, wildlife encounters, and fewer crowds o...
Little Barrier Island no mooring detail
There are restrictions on some fishing activities within the controlled area that make contact with the seafloor (and can the...
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), this is when cruising reall...
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. The MetService forecast...
Destination marina: Kennedy Bay, Waiheke Island marina
Waiheke Island is one of Auckland’s favourite recreational boating destinations. Now the new facilities at Waiheke Island Mar...
Maritimo Destinations: Thailand
Southeast Asia has some of the world’s most beautiful tropical islands, beaches, coastlines, and diversity of marine life. Th...
Maritimo Destinations: Abrolhos Islands
Houtman Abrolhos. Probably better known as just the Abrolhos Islands, are renowned for their stunning coral reefs, abundant m...
Maritimo Destinations: Alaska
Alaska’s magic lies in its unspoiled raw beauty, its hidden fjords, towering glaciers, secluded coves and uninhabited islands...