Maritime

• Boating education

  Find out how we encourage safe boating practices in the region.

• Cruise ships

  Fiordland has been a cruise ship destination since the 1990s. Find out how we manage these visits.

• Jet boating

  Jet boating is a popular pastime in Southland, but come with their own set of regulations too.

• Meet the team

  Meet the team behind the helm keeping everything shipshape.

• Permits

  Look here for hot work permit application forms and information on permanent moorings.

• Rules and safety information

  Maritime New Zealand and council work together to address navigation safety. Find out more here.

• Ski lanes

  Read about water ski safety, and learn how to correctly enter and exit the towing access lanes.