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Expedition stories, sailing guides, and things to do in Christchurch and Canterbury
21 articles
Ocean Expeditions in New Zealand — What's Available in 2026
Looking for ocean expeditions in New Zealand? Southern Passages Expeditions offers skippered offshore sailing passages to Fiordland, Stewart Island and the Marlborough Sounds, and half-day sailing excursions from Lyttelton, Canterbury.
Christmas Sailing in New Zealand: Summer on the Water
New Zealand's sailing season peaks over Christmas and New Year. Here's why the Canterbury coast is one of the best places in the country to spend it — and what a summer passage actually looks like.
Sailing Charter Christchurch: What to Expect on a Day Out
Thinking about a sailing charter from Christchurch? Here's exactly what a day on the water looks like — from the drive to Lyttelton to the moment you step back ashore.
Corporate Team Building on the Water: Why Sailing Works
Sailing strips away office hierarchy and replaces it with shared purpose. Here is why a day on the water builds stronger teams than any workshop or ropes course.
Sailing New Zealand to Fiji: A Pacific Expedition for Serious Adventurers
The New Zealand to Fiji passage is one of the great offshore sailing adventures in the Pacific. An honest guide to the route, the conditions, and what life at sea actually looks like on a skippered yacht expedition.
What is Participatory Sailing — and Why it is Different to a Cruise
There is a version of sailing where you sit on a deck, drink something cold, and watch the scenery go past. Southern Passages Expeditions is not that version.
Coastguard New Zealand Qualifications: A Complete Guide
Coastguard New Zealand offers a practical, nationally recognised qualification pathway for recreational boaties. Here is what is available, who it is for, and how it compares to other frameworks.
Corporate Sailing Events in New Zealand: Beyond the Usual
Corporate sailing events in New Zealand offer something most team-building activities cannot — genuine challenge, shared adversity, and the kind of trust that only comes from working together under pressure.
Passage Sailing in New Zealand: Building Your Offshore Sea Miles
Offshore sea miles are the currency of serious sailing. Here is how to build them in New Zealand — the best passages, what to expect, and how to find berths on offshore yachts.