NEW ZEALAND – TOP YACHT CHARTER DESTINATION
Delightfully remote, this island country is simply brimming with natural wonders and peerless adventures. Spectacular Marlborough Sounds, the utterly fascinating yachting playground, is a good place to start. Then there are gorgeous landscapes, idyllic tropical beaches, mighty kauri trees and fantastic glacial lakes. Go sperm whale spotting near Christchurch, look for orcas in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf and go hiking through raw volcanic terrain in Tongariro National Park.
NEW ZEALAND – THING TO DO
It’s logical to start your luxury yachting adventure in Auckland, the City of Sails. It is the biggest city in New Zealand and it usually ranks highly in the global Most Liveable Cities list. It houses purely urban attractions (such as the vertiginously tall Sky Tower with majestic views of the Gulf, the marina, the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the city itself) as well as scenic walking trails and volcano hikes in the larger Auckland area.
Queenstown, the self-proclaimed adventure capital of New Zealand, offers adrenaline-pumping pursuits (white water rafting, paragliding and helicopter tours) as well as excellent cultural entertainment (top class wineries and modern art galleries). No need to choose between thrilling excitement and relaxed, edifying experiences – here you can have both!
Nothing reminds us of our connection to nature quite like getting close to and interacting with birds and animals. In Christchurch, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and Orana Wildlife Park are home to parrots, tigers, rhinos, apes, lions, kiwi birds and giraffes. Conveniently, Christchurch is a great spot for whale and dolphin watching. Cruising along the north-eastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island and lounging on the deck of your private yacht, you’ll see giant sperm whales, humpbacks and pilot whales, fur seals and dusky dolphins.
New Zealand – GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Tender, succulent venison, plump Clevedon oysters, delectable roast lamb, sun-kissed organic fruits and vegetables, spectacularly fresh shellfish, excellent local wines and scrummy pavlova desserts – New Zealand is a culinary wonderland you won’t forget in a hurry.
While chartering in Auckland, head to The Grove for French gastronomy with a Pacific twist, One Tree Grill for delicious local fare and Kazuya, serving European cuisine with Japanese influences, where fine dining is elevated to an art form. In Wellington, the gastronomic capital, it’s worthwhile to pay a visit to Curry Heaven, boasting a great selection of classic Indian foods, and Ortega Fish Shack where you can savour top-notch seafood, including octopus, flounder, grouper, lobster, snapper, monkfish and prawns.
Yet another New Zealand specialty, manuka honey has a rich, herbaceous flavour and is believed to be beneficial for treating a number of health conditions. It makes a great souvenir for friends and family back home.
New Zealand – NIGHTLIFE
Auckland is where you’ll find some of the best New Zealand nightlife. The magnificent Sky Tower is an elite venue with extravagant cocktails, live shows, cocktail lounges, wine bars and its SkyCity Casino. It’s truly world-class, and open around the clock, too. Wellington is also known for its vibrant nightlife; Hawthorn Lounge in particular has some brilliant mixologists on staff. You’ll enjoy their cocktails, both classic and exotic. Leather chairs, live jazz music and a roaring open fire add to the sumptuous ambience. Also not to be missed while on a yacht charter in New Zealand are The Library in Wellington, and Minus 5° ICE BAR in Auckland and Queenstown, where the glasses are made of ice and you are welcome to smash them after you finish your drink!
New Zealand – CHARTER A YACHT
Stunning nature, pampered adventures, and only the highest comfort and safety standards, a yachting adventure in the South Pacific is something incredibly special and gorgeously exclusive. Give us a ring and we’ll start putting together your picture-perfect luxury yachting vacation in New Zealand.
