New Zealand is the cultural and administrative centre for the South Pacific. With a population of more than 4 million people, the country spans two main islands stretching 1000 miles (1600 kms) from north to south, between latitudes 35' and 47' South. It has an area roughly the same size as the state of Colorado in USA and slightly larger than the United Kingdom.Auckland City is the gateway to the Hauraki Gulf cruising grounds, with over 76 islands to explore, and over 200 sheltered anchorages and miles of beautiful coastline all the way north to the Bay of Islands.

The Bay of Islands is also a renowned cruising destination which combines early New Zealand history with stunning natural scenery and marine life, only 3 hours drive from Auckland.

In the South Island, the Marlborough Sounds are a cruising paradise formed by a network of submerged mountain valleys, islands and tranquil sheltered bays, bush-clad hills and over 1500-km of deep-water coastline to explore.

Climate

New Zealand's climate is temperate. The best time to take a yacht charter in New Zealand is between the warmer, drier months of November and April. The prevailing winds are from the westerly quadrant, south-west through north-west Beaufort 1- 4 between November and April. There is a tidal range of two metres.

Luxury Charter Group Services

THE LUXURY CHARTER GROUP will make planning your yacht charter easy and enjoyable. Our Charter Team has personally sailed in New Zealand frequently during the past 30-years and so we are well informed to tell you about favourite anchorages, places to visit and things to do.

THE LUXURY CHARTER GROUP can advise on your travels around New Zealand and your accommodation before and after your yacht charter, to ensure you make your best holiday connections to your charter yacht.

Related Charter News

- Luxury charter yacht, SILENCIO was victorious in the 2015 New Zealand Millennium Cup, held January 21 - 23 in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Over three days, the sleek sailing superyacht with her distinctive regal sails, raced against a fleet of impressive superyachts, taking top honours on the final day. Read more...