Boats, yachts and sailing in the South Island of New Zealand. Join a charter boat in South Island and see magnificent scenery as well as marine and bird life such as dolphins, penguins and seals. If you are a novice sailor, learn to sail at a South Island sailing school. South Island sailing and charter boats are a fantastic way to see spectacular shorelines.

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South Island Wide Boats, Sailing and Charters

The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand, but the least densely populated. Christchurch—known as 'the Garden City'—is the largest city in the South Island. more

Charter a boat in South Island and see magnificent scenery as well as marine and bird life such as dolphins, penguins, seals and albatross. If you are a novice sailor, learn to sail at a South Island sailing school.

NB: This South Island directory is specifically for tourism companies that cover the South Island. They either have many outlets or are able to offer you a service throughout this part of the country.

Select Boats, Sailing and Charters in the South Island of New Zealand from the list below.

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    ABSOLUTE NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide

    Proudly owned and operated by New Zealanders, Absolute New Zealand is an award winning, fully licensed travel agency specialising in luxury travel. Over the past decade we've refined our range of exclusive privately escorted, self-guided, and small group tours. Work with one of our friendly travel designers – there to assist from planning right through to while you are travelling...(more)

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    +64 9 360 8320 NZ local time 02:34 AM, Sat 26 May
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    6/1 Westhaven Dr, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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    YONDER STAR YACHT CHARTERS - Nelson

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    Yonder Star is the floating venue of choice for those special occasions, where you can enjoy the freedom of the open sea as you relax and fall under her spell... So why not join us for an unforgettable voyage or cruise. The Yonder Star team are dedicated to making your dreams come true with custom packages to suit your needs...(more)

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    +64 3 545 7600 NZ local time 02:34 AM, Sat 26 May
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    0800 966 337 (only within NZ)
    Address
    Nelson, South Island, New Zealand
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South Island Wide Boats, Sailing and Charters

For both experienced and beginner sailors, South Island Wide offers a fantastic array of opportunities to explore new territory and get out onto the water, be it oceans, lakes or rivers.

Learn to sail at a sailing school in New Zealand. Sailing schools offer courses, day trips and cruises for locals and visitors alike wanting to improve their sailing skills. Sailing lessons are available in diverse boating environments around South Island Wide, ideal for the experienced or novice sailor alike.

You can also charter motor boats, yachts and sailing boats for hours or days of cruising and sailing, or join organised boat cruises. Take a half-day, full-day or overnight boat tour. The choice is yours!

By boat, you can see areas of South Island Wide not accessible or visible from the roads, as well as encounter marine and birdlife such as albatross, penguins, dolphins and seals. There is over 15,000 kilometres of New Zealand coastline for you to explore.

Many tour operators offer visitors the opportunity to combine sailing or cruising with activities such as fishing, diving and snorkelling, swimming with dolphins and seals, whale watching and bird watching.

Cruises or excursions can be as relaxed or as invigorating as you want them to be as many operators offer a range of sailing trips with the oppportunity to sit back as a passenger, become one of the crew or even skipper your own vessel.

Competitive sailing and yacht building in New Zealand are world-class standard and New Zealand's famous sailors include Sir Peter Blake, Russell Coutts, Brad Butterworth and Grant Dalton...(search NZ boats, sailing and charters directory)

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