Sailing in Auckland
Enjoy the City of Sails in style with our brief guide to sailing in Auckland
Auckland is famous around the world as a major water sports centre, and attracts enthusiasts throughout the year with its mix of great scenery and superb sailing. Known colloquially as the City of Sails, a single glance over the masts swaying in Waitemata Harbour is enough to convince any visitor that the heart of Auckland belongs to the sea!
If you know your spinnakers from your top sails, and your focsles from your rowlocks, then Auckland is a great place to indulge your nautical passions surrounded by a mixture of both challenging and rewarding sailing in some of the best oceans around.
Whether you want to hire a private sloop for a few days exploring the myriad volcanic islands that dot Waitemata Harbour, to join the crew of a large sailing boat and head out to sea and sail across the South Pacific, or just cruise along the coast to visit Coromandel and Whangaparaoa - two of the highlights of the region - heading out to sea is a great way to experience Auckland, and an enjoyable addition to any holiday in New Zealand.