Defender of the America’s Cup, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s General Manger, Hayden Porter advised at an audience of superyacht industry, captains and owners of an exciting plan to accommodate visiting yachts.
It will provide for superyachts anchored in Auckland’s waters to have access to on-land services through tender loading zones and facilities to embark and disembark guests in the heart of Auckland.
“We consider this an extension of our New Zealand hospitality,” says NZ Marine Executive Director Peter Busfield.
“We’re thrilled to be welcoming our superyacht guests to our part of the world and will be encouraging them to explore the many beautiful islands and bays, vineyards, restaurants and beaches of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and outer Hauraki Gulf in our peak summer season.”
Under the Harbour Master’s direction, yachts will be able to anchor in areas from west of the Harbour Bridge to Islington Bay on Rangitoto Island, to peaceful anchorages around Motutapu Island, Rakino Island and Kawau Island, and Waiheke Island, world-famous for its vineyards.
“By tender from Waiheke, it’s a 12 nautical mile cruise to downtown Auckland, and we’re looking forward to sharing that aspect of New Zealand with our guests. You can be sitting in a vineyard overlooking a white sandy beach, and then in the heart of the America’s Cup race village within an hour.”
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