Sailing in New Zealand

With over 15,000km of coastline, New Zealand's pristine coastal waters promise a blissful holiday for those who seek time-out on the water. And what better place to sail but the former home of the Americas Cup! Come and discover our beautiful country from a unique offshore perspective – the island-studded bays, tranquil and secluded inlets, and the meandering drowned valleys of the sounds and fiords in the South Island.

The maritime reserves of the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds are among the best areas for a holiday afloat. Auckland well deserves it’s title of the "City of Sails", with the world's largest number of boats per head of population.

The most popular sailing locations in New Zealand are the Bay of Islands and Auckland on the North Island, and the Marlborough Sounds on the upper South Island.