The United States is New Zealand’s third-largest international visitor market. The South Pacific country is on the bucket list for many more Americans, too, including our editor. So when the news came that the country is re-opening its border to superyacht visitors this August, we knew many of you would be ready to cross it off your bucket lists. To shed light on how New Zealand is welcoming back yachting visitors, we speak with Peter Busfield, the executive director of the New Zealand Marine Industry Association.

With New Zealand’s reputation cemented as one of the world’s most-serene yet adventurous destinations, New Zealand will thrown open its doors to visitors again with air and sea borders opening from 1 August, allowing tourists to once again explore and enjoy one of the world’s greatest natural playgrounds.

Coordinated superyacht chartering procedures in the main South Pacific countries, eased border restrictions, safe cruising, diversity of sights and new marina and refit facilities, have created irresistible cruising in the world’s most undiscovered destination; the South Pacific.

The South Pacific is open, with coordinated regulations across the region for ultimate ease of cruising. Download more info here

Radio New Zealand’s Corin Dann interviews Peter Busfield of NZ Marine on the long-awaited opening of New Zealand’s borders and what that means for the superyacht industry

“We have been waiting over a year now and are very excited that yachts and their owners plus friends and families leaving from Australia, can enjoy sailing in New Zealand.”

Brilliant and breezy was how Tawera owner, Mike Mahoney described the day which saw Miss Silver maintain the overall lead.

“It’s our responsibility to get off the sidelines and do something,” says lead singer Viv.

The Auckland (On Water) Boat Show will return in October this year, moving into the America’s Cup marina.

The New Zealand government provides exemption for visiting yachts with refit/repairs/refurbishment booked in with New Zealand marine industry companies.