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.
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.
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
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Viaduct marina is very noisy at night; impossible to have a good night sleep. The staff are nice but have little consideration for the yacht in transit. For example, the trash cans are moved by the security guard at 3:00 AM after the garbage truck empties them at around 2:00 AM. When I highlighted the issue, the answer was “This is how we have been doing it for the last 8 years”. Also, the marina is occupied by “charter” motor yachts that become a real night club when at berth.
So in summary, this is not a real place for yachties, more a party place where Kiwis are going out at night.
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