New Zealand

Catch your breath at every new turn as New Zealand casts its spell, and vow to return to the land of the long white cloud.

NZ opens sea borders

The next step in New Zealand’s border reopening will be the sea and air borders open for visitors and vessels from 1 August.

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A COVID-19 trans-Tasman

After spending months in lockdown, M/Y Promise decided to leave Asia and head...

Cruising with a conscience

Whether supplying disaster relief in times of crisis, making culturally...

CURRENT NEWS

What you need to know about the countries you want to visit, the regulations and changes that affect our industry, and all the latest developments in technology.

NZ opens sea borders

The next step in New Zealand’s border reopening will be the sea and air borders open for visitors...

  • 12 May 2022

Border updates: the Antipodes

Arguably the best place to be during a pandemic is on a yacht at sea, though navigating the border...

  • 21 October 2021

New Zealand beckons

New Zealand waters are now officially open for business to Australia-based cruising yachts and...

  • 26 May 2021

Northern oasis

Two marine redevelopments in New Zealand's Whangārei Harbour are creating a refit oasis on the...

  • 20 July 2021

NZ customs and immigration

New Zealand maintains strict rules for the arrival and operation of superyachts in its territorial...

  • 3 December 2020

Antipodean yacht bubble

New rules allow superyachts to travel between Australia and New Zealand as part of a travel and...

  • 19 April 2021

Applied reason

The tense wait is over for foreign America’s Cup personnel trying to enter the host nation as the...

  • 1 August 2020

Slowly lifting

New Zealand border exemptions will soon be available for vessels, including work vessels, yachts...

  • 19 June 2020
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CAPTAIN'S LOG

Firsthand knowledge on each destination from those who have been before – essential reading for anyone embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

A COVID-19 trans-Tasman

After spending months in lockdown, M/Y Promise decided to leave Asia and head for New Zealand,...

  • 21 April 2021

Turquoise seas and hot springs

New Zealanders own more yachts per capita than any other nation on earth. You’ll soon discover...

  • 3 November 2019

A fierce splendour

Cruising New Zealand's South Island is falling headlong into a nature documentary.

  • 4 December 2020
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DESTINATIONS

The ocean is meant to be explored. Discover pristine, perfect and sometimes surprising locations and get to know the Great Southern Route in your own time.

Silver linings

Aotearoa, or New Zealand, is perfectly poised for the way we wish to experience travel now – more...

  • 6 September 2021

Pure beauty

The Australia–New Zealand bubble can't come soon enough with awe-inspiring destinations to...

  • 6 April 2021

Adventure island

Where else can you visit a lake, on an island, on a lake, on an island? Although this sounds more...

  • 30 June 2020

First Classe

Crooked Compass launches exclusive luxury New Zealand holidays with Classe.

  • 29 June 2020

Welcome to New Zealand

New Zealand has a way of casting its spell over visitors. They are welcomed by its people, they...

  • 28 November 2019
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FEATURED

All the articles, inspiration and information you need to research the Great Southern Route and plan an unforgettable journey.

Cruising with a conscience

Whether supplying disaster relief in times of crisis, making culturally sensitive donations or...

  • 1 April 2021

Fuelling in the South Pacific

After five successful crossings of the South Pacific, one with a 60-foot game boat in convoy, John...

  • 16 April 2021

Number 8 wires

Like many industries, COVID-19 has directly impacted New Zealand’s marine industry. Now, with...

  • 1 April 2021
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