Boating and Yachts: New Zealand, the little country also down under next to Australia has a lot to offer for luxury boating enthusiasts with its offshore islands and great beaches. Add a pinch of world-class cuisine and a bottle or two (or three!) of fine wine and you begin to understand why so many well-traveled Australians see New Zealand as its own private getaway. The country’s yacht-chartering season is year round and there are sailing, motor-powered, and bareboat charters offered.

The True North is our submission for the nation’s biggest and most luxurious superyacht. Eighteen spacious cabins lavishly sleep 36 passengers. True North is based in the Kimberley region of NW Australia from March to September each year. From late December through January, she may be available for charters in destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, New Zealand, and Tasmania.

On deck: The natural beauty of NZ is awesome with Abel Tasman and Marlborough and Milford Sounds.