Hauraki Gulf

Our main cruising ground is the Hauraki Gulf. A home to a myriad of islands and five marine reserves, most of which can be visited for recreation and relaxation. The marine park covers an area of more than 1.2 million hectares.

There are more than 50 islands within the park, many of which are public conservation lands managed by DOC.

LINKS TO DETAILED RESOURCES

> Auckland Tourism. Excellent resource with detailed information of the many islands.

> Dept of Conservation.  Manager of the Parks

Auckland

Auckland our largest metropolis city has 1.3 million people in a very large sprawling area.  Although the city is the commercial and artistic hub some of our neighbouring suburbs such as Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, New Market, Mt Eden Takapuna and Parnell are the heart and soul of the city. They are all unique boutique suburbs that have great shopping, dinning host events and are the place to see and be seen.  Not withstanding some fo the new downtown hubs of Britomart, Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter.

Since there is always something going on the best resource is the Auckland website which has all the latest events and experiences that are on offer.  VIEW AUCKLAND WEBSITE

Below are some of our favourites and what we love.

Dining

Within walking distance from the viaduct you can find any dining experience your heart desires.  Our top guide for the best restaurants every year is through a magazine called Metro. Here you will find the best of the best in different categories.  The guide is highly trustworthy.  METRO TOP 50

WE LOVE.  Some are not in the guide but we love them.

Cazador

Depot

Orleans

Bauduzzi

Blue Breeze Inn

Halletau Brewery

The Tasting Shed

Nightlife

If you want a quiet night out or shut the night down here are a few of our recommendations to have a little fun once the sun goes down.  

WE LOVE

Ponsonby

Britomart

Takapuna

Beyond

Auckland City has so much to offer however if you want to get out of the bustle of the city outer Auckland has much to offer.  Below are our reccomendations.

 WE LOVE

Muriwai

Piha

Matakana

Parnell Markets

Coatesville Markets

Western Springs Park

Takapuna Beach

Mission Bay Beach

Bay Of Islands

The Bay Of Islands is just that a beautiful deep water bay in the far north full of beautiful pristine islands with safe anchorages and old world charm.  The islands have tidal lagoons, hikes , and pristine beaches.  There is always a safe anchorage to relax on the back of yacht on watch a sunset up there.  Below are some of our favourites in the BOI.  More information can be found here: TRAVEL GUIDE