New Zealand’s Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta Moves to Auckland

The New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta © Robert Gleed, Breed Media

June 19, 2023 - New Zealand - The South Pacific’s superyacht regatta will move from the Bay of Islands to Auckland next year, running from 23-26 February.

The New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta
, known for promoting superyacht cruising in the region, will move to Auckland next year, it has been announced.

“As our sister regatta the Superyacht Cup Palma gets underway this week, we’re very pleased to share the New Zealand Millennium Cup will add its name to the superyacht regattas raced in the heart of port cities,” says organiser Stacey Cook. “When the New Zealand Millennium Cup is raced from 23 - 26th February 2024, it will be with Auckland, the City of Sails, as its backdrop.”

The regatta is known for fun, exciting racing with a Kiwi flavour all of its own and adds another string to the bow of attractions for superyachts visiting New Zealand. Moving the regatta to Auckland means it will be adjacent to the country’s largest superyacht marinas and comes as part of a summer of events supported by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

The New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta © Jeff Brown, Breed Media
The New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta © Jeff Brown, Breed Media

A summer of events

The move is designed around the long-term growth of the regatta, tying it to other events across the New Zealand summer season and placing the Cup in the heart of New Zealand’s marine sector.

Hosting the regatta in Auckland allows for greater synergy with companies of the New Zealand marine industry, as well as further exposure of the industry to the high-value superyacht market.

Organised by the NZ Marine Export Group and a dedicated committee of some of New Zealand's most pre-eminent superyacht industry figures, the NZ Millennium Cup is a celebration of good racing, great cruising grounds and exceptional hospitality.

The Organising Authority is the New Zealand Millennium Cup Committee and the New Zealand Marine Export Group Inc.

A superyacht regatta in one of the world's great natural playgrounds.