# Power & Sail NZ — Complete Guide to NZ Waters

> Offline interactive cruising guide for safe navigation around New Zealand waters. (iPhone/iPad app by Sail South Pacific Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-and-sail-nz/id1292992642 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sail South Pacific Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/911662852)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $39.99 (on sale, was $49.99)
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-and-sail-nz/id1292992642/reviews.md

## What is Power & Sail NZ?

This interactive cruising guide has been developed to help cruisers, whether under power or sail, navigate safely around New Zealand waters, without the requirement of an Internet connection. Comprehensive routes and waypoints for the major cruising areas are provided, with detailed Anchorage, Route and Waypoint information.

As part of the upgrade to Version 2, information is presented in layers to reduce clutter and increase the amount of information we can reasonably make accessible. Simply toggle on/off Destinations, Routes, Events, Weather, Marinas and Tides Layers at the bottom of the screen.

Featuring:
* Clearance and contact information for NZ Customs and instructions for Opua, Whangarei, Auckland and Tauranga
* Routes, Waypoints, Anchorages and Local Knowledge information for Northland, The Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel Coast and Great Barrier Island, Wellington and Tasman Bay (South Island), including Anchorage Details/Conditions, Cautions, Activities, Photographs and, in many cases, new aerial footage of anchorages and approaches.
* NZ Regions – Stunning photography and descriptions of the Regions covered in this guide: Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Marlborough
* Details of local marinas and services offered

Cruise with confidence using our detailed waypoints for all the major routes in the cruising areas, large-scale anchorage charts and local tips and tricks, based on experienced local knowledge and backed by the resources of Sail South Pacific (NZ).

## Key features

- Offline navigation
- Comprehensive routes and waypoints
- Detailed anchorage and marina information
- Layered information display
- Local knowledge and tips
- Customizable map layers

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-and-sail-nz/id1292992642/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not so good

*2025-08-31, version 2.4.1*

No where near as good as their Fiji app. I have that one and it is awesome. This one has about 1/10 as much useful information. I had to use NoForeignLand instead. They really just phoned it in on this one.

### 1/5 — Why did I pay to see these ad’s?

*2025-02-25, version 2.4.1*

Yep paid good money for the app, but they have ad’s popping up, like i would expect for a free service. Also can’t zoom in the pop up info boxes/charts.

### 2/5 — Yeah nah

*2023-04-06, version 2.3.4*

Expensive for what it is, there are much better cruising guides in print. Effectively no info for Marlborough sounds despite claiming to cover this area. Disappointed overall

### 5/5 — Easy to use and informative

*2019-11-13, version 1.9.1*

A great app for cruising north island and so easy to use with great information on anchorages but also what to do ashore.
Also really responsive via email when I had a problem ( mine not theirs). Highly recommended

### 5/5 — Love these apps

*2019-05-06, version 1.6.1*

I bought all of the crusing guides. Using the sail Fiji crusing guide, clearing into Savusavu I felt like I’d been there before. With Pictures, waypoints and routes landing at the marina was very easy. Then using the guide to go from Savusavu to Vuda was a joy. We took 3 days and the trip was easy and fun. Using the apps anchor recommendations made stopping for the night stress free. 
The same for entering New Zealand. Getting to Bay of Islands marina couldn’t be easier. The pictures and clearance instructions couldn’t be more useful. After we cleared in using the app to explore the Bay of Islands was so easy and fun.

Love the recent updates especially the tides database
Looking forward to more apps
Keep up the good work

### 5/5 — Practical and Informative Cruising Guide

*2019-05-05, version 1.6.1*

An excellent source of information for cruising New Zealand’s North Island. The anchorages are well detailed with waypoints and essential information on best place according to the wind direction and swell. A short history and background information is provided on many of the areas which is great for international visitors to New Zealand? Distance tables and routes with waypoints assist in passage planning. A well researched guide to sailing around North Island with more areas to be added. Extremely good value.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2018-11-04, version 1.4.1*

The app contains a huge amount of information not only on anchorages and marinas but also local attractions and services. I would recommend this app to anyone Sailing these waters.

### 5/5 — Sail New Zealand Cruising Guide

*2018-09-22, version 1.3.1*

Whoever only rated this a two must be blind, this app is awesome!

## Frequently asked questions about Power & Sail NZ

### What is Power & Sail NZ?

Power & Sail NZ is an interactive cruising guide designed for power and sail boaters to navigate New Zealand waters safely. It provides offline access to routes, waypoints, anchorages, and local knowledge.

### Is Power & Sail NZ free to use?

No, Power & Sail NZ is a paid application. It is available for a one-time purchase price of $39.99.

### Does Power & Sail NZ require an internet connection?

No, Power & Sail NZ is designed to be used without an internet connection, making it ideal for offshore cruising.

### What devices support Power & Sail NZ?

Currently, Power & Sail NZ is supported on iPad devices. It was released on May 30, 2018, and last updated on October 27, 2025.

### How often is Power & Sail NZ updated?

The app was last updated on October 27, 2025, indicating regular updates to ensure information is current. Version 2.5.0 is the latest release.

### What age rating does Power & Sail NZ have?

Power & Sail NZ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What information is available for New Zealand Customs?

Power & Sail NZ includes clearance and contact information for NZ Customs, along with specific instructions for Opua, Whangarei, Auckland, and Tauranga.

### Can I customize the map view in Power & Sail NZ?

Yes, the app features layered information that you can toggle on or off. This includes destinations, routes, events, weather, marinas, and tides, allowing you to reduce clutter and focus on relevant data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2025-10-27

Updated for iPadOS26. Now works in Portrait as well as Landscape orientation (although for the best result, Landscape is often a better experience).
Lots of under-the-hood improvements.

### 2.4.1 — 2024-09-27

Updated South Minerva chart

### 2.4.0 — 2023-12-22

Tides are now online
Changes to Advertisers
Some bug fixes

### 2.3.5 — 2023-05-02

Tides data to end of December 2023

### 2.3.4 — 2023-03-18

We no longer recommend Baileys for marine insurance.

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