CLIMATE & GEOGRAPHY
CHARTER GUIDE
In the heart of the South Pacific Ocean lies New Zealand or Aotearoa. It is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island), and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. During the southern summer cyclone season, New Zealand is out of harm’s way, and with 18,000km of pristine coastline, sheltered bays, stunning fiords and abundant marine life it certainly offers something for everyone.
Whilst New Zealand is the youngest country on earth – the last major landmass to be discovered – it is still rich in history. The first New Zealanders, the Māori, migrated from their ancestral Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki to New Zealand. This was followed about 800 years later by extensive European migration. The influence of Pacific Island and Asian immigrants during the 20th century has helped shape New Zealand, with a current population of around 4.4 million, into an even more vibrant and diverse multicultural society.
There is a vast amount to see and do in New Zealand; in fact the most common complaint from visitors is simply that they didn’t spend enough time there. Whilst there are many cruising grounds to choose from the most popular is the Bay of Islands and the Hauraki Gulf.
Sandy Bay in Northland, renowned for its surf
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Thanks to Integrated Marine Group for its assistance in compiling the New Zealand cruising itinerary and other content. IMG is an Auckland-based specialist superyacht agency covering both operational and maintenance needs including yacht support, refit & repair and crew placement. www.integratedmarinegroup.com |
Itinerary 10 days on the wild side of North Island, New ZealandA spectacular journey along an untamed coastline with wildlife, cave diving and bathing in thermal water on the beach among its many surprises |
Feature Calivigny Island – the Caribbean island with a superyacht accessoryComing complete with its own superyacht, the Caribbean's newest private island resort resolves that quandary over whether to opt for beach or deck |
Fact file New Zealand fact fileAll the essentials you may need to know about cruising in New Zealand, from the southern hemisphere seasons to ports of entry, and rip tides to rugby |
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