Paihia / Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Marina is a full-service, 420-berth facility right on the doorstep of one of New Zealand's most celebrated cruising grounds — think dolphins, historic Waitangi, and dozens of sheltered islands to explore. It's the kind of place you can genuinely settle into, with a boatyard offering hardstand time, waterblasting, and everything you need to keep your vessel in top shape while you're based here.