Yacht and Small Craft Arrival

Help with Customs requirements for yachts and small craft arriving in New Zealand.

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A small craft is defined as a craft that has the primary role of recreation (i.e. not intended for commercial use or hire, regardless of length or tonnage).
 
See Arriving in New Zealand for more information for travellers about Customs formalities, import restrictions and prohibitions, and allowances.

For further information regarding New Zealand Customs Service formalities for yachts and small craft, contact:

New Zealand Customs Service
Marine Section
Box 29
Auckland
New Zealand

New Zealand freephone: 0800 428786
Outside New Zealand phone: +64-9-300 5399
Fax: +64-3-358 0069
Email: feedback@customs.govt.nz
www.customs.govt.nz