SailGP returns to Auckland – access information for Auckland Central and Silo marinas | 13–15 February 2026

19 January 2026

SailGP Auckland will take place across Wynyard Quarter and within the Waitematā Harbour from 13–15 February 2026.

To ensure safety and smooth operations there will be temporary on-water and on-land access impacts at Auckland Central and Silo marinas:

On-water: The Harbourmaster has established exclusion zones within the Waitematā Harbour, affecting marine traffic entering and exiting Auckland Central and Silo marinas at certain times
On-land: A traffic management plan, approved by Auckland Transport, will be implemented, with additional security staff on site throughout the event

This major event will result in a number of temporary road closures, access restrictions and operational changes in the surrounding area in the weeks leading up to, during and following the event.

The SailGP team has provided us with this letter to share with you. It outlines key dates, road closures, and parking impacts that will be relevant to marina customers, particularly those accessing the marinas by vehicle. We recommend reviewing the attachment carefully and planning ahead if you expect to access the marinas or surrounding precinct during this period.

Other key information for the SailGP weekend

On-water exclusion zone details

An exclusion zone will be enforced on the Waitematā Harbour during the following times:

· Friday 13 February 2026 (inner harbour official practice race): 2.30pm to 7pm

· Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February 2026 (race days): 2.30pm to 7pm

During these periods:

· Access within the exclusion zone will be restricted to official event vessels and a limited number of flagged boats with valid ‘Bring Your Own Boat’ passes

· Non-flagged vessels will not be permitted entry

· Access through the exclusion zone to enter or exit from Auckland Central and Silo marinas will not be possible

Please refer to the exclusion zone map below.

Reminder about temporary change to parking arrangements

· Car parking on Halsey Wharf will be unavailable from 2 February to 20 March 2026 to cover this and other major events

· While the Halsey Wharf car park is closed, please use berth holder parking on Te Wero Island or Hobson Wharf

· Each vessel will be provided with two event parking permits to cover the closure period

· Marina staff will deliver these permits directly to each vessel in the week commencing 19 January

· Event parking permits must be clearly displayed in vehicle windows when parking on Te Wero Island or Hobson Wharf during the closure

· Outside of the 2 February to 20 March period, no parking permits are required for Te Wero Island or Hobson Wharf. Digital permits are still required for Halsey Wharf

· Marina staff will regularly monitor the car parks throughout the event period to ensure sufficient parking is available for berth holders

Please note that contractor parking will not be available during the SailGP weekend.

The marina team will be on site and available to assist throughout the event.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while these events take place. If you have any questions about accessing Auckland Central or Silo marinas, please contact the marina office. Event-specific enquiries can be directed to the SailGP team at contact@sailgp.com.