Lake Taupo: Classical Sailing to the Māori Rock Carvings
1.Lake Taupo: Classical Sailing to the Māori Rock Carvings
Wind-powered sailing on Lake Taupō to Māori Rock Carvings, with guided stories, a long swim break, blankets, and an included drink.
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12 Best Sailing Tours In New Zealand
New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 12 most popular sailing tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
12 Best Sailing Tours In New Zealand
Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran
2.Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran
Cruise Milford Sound in 105 minutes on Pure Milford’s modern catamaran. Big windows, outdoor decks, live narration, and up-close waterfalls.
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
3.Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Sail past Auckland’s skyline on a 50-foot yacht with live commentary and a 3-course dinner. Small group, jackets provided.
“Highly recommend! Fabulous! A great way to see Auckland from the harbour. Customer service exceptional and crew extremely attentive couldn’t fault anything. 3 course meal flavoursome and delicious. Best fish I have ever had.”
America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour
4.America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour
Sail a real America’s Cup yacht in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour, 2 hours of hands-on helm and grinders with a pro crew.
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch
5.Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch
Sail the Bay of Islands on the R. Tucker Thompson with scones, BBQ lunch, and optional Paihia–Russell ferry tickets.
“Had the best experience on the ship. Crew were great and very friendly and made it a fun experience. We were encouraged to help pull the rigging (hope that was the right terminology) and get involved and ask questions.”
Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner
6.Auckland: Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner
A 2.5-hour Waitemata Harbour sailing dinner in Auckland on a 50ft yacht with a 3-course menu from The Lula Inn.
Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise
7.Auckland Harbour 1.5-Hour Sailing Cruise
Cruise Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour on a 50-foot yacht with live commentary, warm drinks, and the chance to steer near the Bridge and Sky Tower.
Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise
8.Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise
6-hour island-hopping catamaran in the Bay of Islands with snorkelling, paddleboarding, and a wildlife sanctuary stop with lunch included.
“Even with the high winds, large swells, and periodic rain, my partner and I had a great time on the cruise. Luke and his first mate were very welcoming and made the experience memorable. We opted for the nature walk on the island, about a 20 minute hike to a beautiful beach, where we ate…”
America’s Cup Sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour
9.America’s Cup Sailing on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour
Sail a true America’s Cup racing-class yacht on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Take the helm or help with sails and skyline views.
“Absolutely amazing and memorable experience. The crew was awesome and so personable. I highly recommend this to anyone coming to Auckland. The views are beautiful”
Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk
10.Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk
Sail Abel Tasman from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage Bay, then hike back to Marahau on a self-guided coastal track. Full-day $80.
Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
11.Lake Taupo: Luxury Sailing Catamaran to Māori Rock Carvings
Luxury catamaran sailing on Lake Taupo to Māori rock carvings, with a swim stop and an all-weather bar aboard Tiua.
Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters
12.Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters
Deluxe yacht sailing from Russell with snorkeling gear, kayaks, island time, and a catered lunch in the Bay of Islands.
“Beautiful day on this lovely sailboat. Nat and Dallas made it smooth sailing and enjoyable”