Auckland - Docking

Auckland’s facilities are of the highest standard, with eight major marinas, including those in the Westhaven-Viaduct area, which have previously hosted the Volvo Ocean Race and America's Cup regattas.

Anchorages:

Anyone visiting Auckland's Waitemata Harbour and the surrounding islands of the Hauraki Gulf by yacht or super yacht should make themselves aware of the Harbour Rules and Regulations on the Auckland Harbour Master's website.

There are restrictions on some anchoring and fishing activities at these four locations in the nearby cruising grounds of the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel Peninsula to stop the spread of exotic caulerpa seaweed.

• Aotea Great Barrier Island
• Ahuahu Great Mercury Island
• Waiheke Island (from 17 December 2024)
• Hauturu Little Barrier Island (from 3 July 2025).

See the Biosecurity New Zealand website and the "Clean Below - Good to Go" Marine Pests website for all biosecurity requirements and restrictio

Superyachts

There are specific requirements for super yachts.

• Superyachts over 40m in length anchoring in the Auckland region will be assisted by the Harbour Master in regards to daily voyage plans and suitable anchoring locations and will be required to pay a one-off 12 month Navigation and Safety fee based on NZ$20 per metre of length plus GST.
• The annual fee will not apply to superyachts proceeding directly to a marina berth in  Auckland City or anchored for less than 24 hours while awaiting a berth.

Moorings:

Mooring sites are located within mooring zones throughout the Auckland region. Auckland Transport (AT) grants an annual mooring licence to boat owners, allowing occupancy of a mooring (annual fees apply). Swing moorings are privately owned but the Harbour Master’s Office manages their placement and safety.

There are 70 Mooring Management Areas (MMA) where mooring is permitted in the Auckland region.

See the Auckland Transport/Moorings page for more information.

Last updated:  September 2025