Sandspit Yacht Club

Sandspit Yacht Club is located on the Matakana river near the town of Wakworth, on the eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island. The Matakana River opens directly into Kawau Bay and the popular destinations of Kawau Island and the Hauraki Gulf, the most popular cruising destination in New Zealand. The club includes a marina, currently under construction, and four divisions: Centreboard Division, involved in and host of many national regattas; Sailing Division; Power Boat Division and Sport Fishing Division. One of the most important tourist attractions in the area, Kawau Island was originally settled by the Maori people, who favored it for its beautiful waters. Today you can visit the old copper mines opened by Europeans in the 19th century, Governor Grey's mansion house, walk through the forest or swim at the beach. The Sandspit Yacht Club is 40-minute drive from downtown Auckland. The stunning Omaha and Pakiri Beaches and the Goat Island Marine Reserve are short drives to the North.