It’s summer in New Zealand!
Auckland is Alive
It’s summertime in the City of Sails. December through February are
the official summer months in New Zealand but in the country’s
largest city, of a bit over a million people, the warm weather can last
til at least March (and it never gets very cold in semi subtropical
Auckland anyway).
New Zealanders enjoy getting out to make the most of the temperate
climate, so there is plenty to do over the summer in particular.
Auckland has a great mix of sporting, cultural, scenic and social
activities. You can get the best of city life sophistication, yet the great
outdoors is never far away and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere
of the South Pacific has not been lost.
In January and February the sailing and
boating season is in full swing and some exciting events take place
on the harbour. This year the inaugural Louis Vuitton Pacific Series
(31st January to 14 February) will have some fast paced yacht racing
with 12 teams from around the world competing. In conjunction is the
Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta (9-11 February 2009) for both
sail and motor yachts. A number of beautiful vessels will be in
Auckland: Mari Cha III (which may be racing), VvS1, MY Escapade,
Pacific Eagle… There is still some availability for yacht charters of
some vessels during the racing: be in quick for a chance to view the
excitement on the harbour in luxury and style!