New Zealand
New Zealand has more than 15,000 kilometers of stunning coastline, sheltered sounds and island-dotted harbors, making this the ideal destination for a yachting holiday.
Description
Yachting is a big part of the New Zealand experience. There are beautiful islands, harbors, gulfs and beaches waiting to be explored. The mountainous landscape provides an abundance of pristine lakes and rivers, while the awe-inspiring fjords, sounds and glaciers draw visitors from all over the world.
New Zealand has four main cruising grounds – the Bay of Islands, Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in the North Island, the Marlborough Sounds and Fjordland in the South Island. Glide through these majestic places on a day cruise or overnight boating trip. Some areas can even be enjoyed from the comfort of a cruise ship.
New Zealanders love to be out on the water, so why not come and join them? You're sure to be rewarded with sights and scenery, invisible from the land, that will simply astound you.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
The season starts in October during the early summer and finishes in April. Though the most popular time to charter a yacht is during December and January, as the moderate temperatures and perfect breezes give way to calm waters in the evening, often protected by the surrounding fjords.
