Voyage Itineraries

Hauraki Gulf Weekend: Kawau Long Weekend

Day 1

Pick up your vessel at Bayswater Marina at 1000 hours. Set sail for the 25 miles to Kawau Island. Anchor in Bon Accord Harbour.

Day 2

Visit the Mansion House, Sir George Grey’s stately mansion. Perhaps take one of the peaceful walking tracks through the native forest. In the afternoon find a spot to fish or visit Vivian Bay where there is a lovely sandy beach.

Day 3

Sail to Tiritiri Matangi Island, which is a conservation success story and home to many endangered birds. Take a walk up to the lighthouse amongst the birds. Sail to Motuihe Island or Islington Bay for overnight anchorage.

Day 4

Return to Bayswater Marina by 1000 hours.

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COVID 19 UPDATE

COVID 19

Firstly : Bravo Zulu (well done!) to the New Zealand Government !!! That was a masterclass in Transformational Leadership and saved thousands of Kiwis. I hope you have the resolve to stay the course.

To date, New Zealand has successfully negotiated this awful minefield.. which means we are uniquely beautiful, but vulnerable. Other countries have not fared so well.

Much as we have enjoyed the company of our many overseas visitors in our yachts in the Hauraki Gulf in the past, it looks like until a reliable vaccine, quick diagnostic test, or antiviral treatment is found, there are likely to be severe constraints on international travel to New Zealand. It is becoming increasingly likely that there could be some additional access for Australian visitors. However there are also indications there could (and should) be continued constraints on other entries, and that this may well continue up to and through the planned racing events in Auckland next year.

So. At the moment we welcome bookings from Kiwis and perhaps Australians who want to reconnect with our beautiful coast. (You don't need Croatia or the BVI's when you have the Hauraki Gulf and the Northland Coast!) For other overseas visitors, we welcome enquiries, but it would have to be on the basis that in our view there's a good chance that you won't be allowed to come, (much as we'd like to see you if things get better!)