Auckland

Sat Nov 07 2025 1858 UTC, 36 45.962s 174 49.017e, Log: 10370

Fog gave way to a beautiful sunny morning arrival into the City of Sails, Auckland, NZ.

All is well. We are presently tied up in berth HOB10 in Auckland’s Central Marina, in the heart of the city’s Viaduct Harbour.

Dave helping us get tied up in Auckland Central Marina, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, NZ.

We had a smooth, overnight motor from Opua in light winds and calm seas. Morning gave way to thick fog as we motored down the ship channel. Land breeze effect. As we approached Auckland, the fog lifted, the sun rose, and we arrived in the City of Sails on a warm, sunny morning.

We’ll be here soaking up all this great city has to offer until the weather allows us to make one last hop south to Tauranga.

Celebration dinner. NZ chef, Al Brown’s, Depot Eatery, is one of my favorites in Auckland. Ask for the table in the kitchen.

I’ve always wanted to tie up my own boat in this famous harbour that I remember from the America’s Cup days back in the 80s. Here we are!