Explore New Zealand

Explore New Zealand

Explore New Zealand Group – a travel company in New Zealand specializing in water activities. The company transports tourists on sailing and motor yachts to the most beautiful places of the New Zealand coastline and provides an opportunity to take part in water sports or simply have a picnic in the open air with the company.

Explore New Zealand
Explore New Zealand
Explore New Zealand

The company prides itself on its environmental commitment and high quality service for visitors. For its commitment to the environment and quality of service Explore New Zealand Group has won prestigious awards – the Gold Qualmark, the New Zealand «Seal of Excellence and the Certificate of Exellence from Tripadvisor.

Main Explore New Zealand Group itineraries and fleet

The Explore New Zealand Group offers 3 main itineraries – Auckland, Bay of Islands and Othei Bay.

The company's fleet includes the 45-metre motor 3-deck catamaran yacht Te Haerenga and the 50-foot cabin sailing yachts. Te Haerenga has 30 single and double cabins, dining salon, bar, upper sundeck. The yacht can take on board up to 160 passengers for day tours and up to 60 tourists for 2-3 day tours to Hauraki Bay &ndash. The interior rooms are air-conditioned.

The boat can accommodate up to 160 passengers on day tours in Hauraki Bay.

Sailboat tours, depending on the program chosen, may include dinner on the water in Auckland Bay, learning the basics of sailing in New Zealand's main port harbor, and for extreme lovers it is possible to participate as a full crew member in the America's Cup sailing races.

Important Notes for Travelers

You should dress comfortably and according to the weather when sailing. You should bring a lightweight rain jacket even in warm weather. Shoes should be flat and have non-slip soles.

The company cautions that participation in the America's Cup sailing races requires good health and physical fitness. Outings with dinner in Oakland Harbor are available year-round. Expedition cruises and sailing lessons are seasonal and available to New Zealanders in the summer, when it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The company cautions you to take part in the America's Cup.