Auckland Boat Show 2026 – Vining Gulf Group & Icon Azure
Last updated: February 24th, 2026
Auckland Boat Show 2026 – Vining Gulf Group & Icon Azure
Vining Gulf Group returns to the Auckland Boat Show 2026 with its strongest presence yet — marking the first major appearance of the unified national brokerage following the merger of Vining Marine and Gulf Group Marine Brokers.
Held from 5–8 March at Viaduct Harbour, the show also marks the official debut of Icon Azure, a new premium yacht brokerage specialising in world‑class offshore sail and motor yachts.
With 20 professional brokers across 13 locations nationwide, Vining Gulf Group offers unmatched reach, local expertise, and coast‑to‑coast support for buyers and sellers across the New Zealand marine market.
Featured Vessel: Greenline 39 – On Display at the Auckland Boat Show 2026
The Greenline 39 represents the future of intelligent cruising. Built by European innovator Greenline Yachts, this model is internationally recognised for its efficiency, comfort, and smart hybrid‑ready systems.
Designed for New Zealand’s coastal and offshore conditions, the Greenline 39 delivers:
- Exceptional fuel economy
- Spacious, light‑filled interiors
- Quiet, comfortable cruising
- Practical liveaboard capability
Private inspections will be available throughout the show.
Greenline 39 enquiries:
Rob White
M: 027 332 2535
E: robw@viningmarine.co.nz
A National Brokerage – Coast to Coast Coverage
Vining Gulf Group brokers operate from the lower South Island to the far north, offering deep market knowledge across:
- Launches and motor yachts
- Offshore and coastal cruising yachts
- Bluewater passagemakers
- Multihulls and catamarans
- Trailer boats and family cruisers
Whether you’re buying or selling at the Auckland On Water Boat Show, our team provides informed, practical guidance shaped by decades of combined experience in the New Zealand marine industry.
Introducing Icon Azure – Premium Yacht and Launches
Icon Azure exists for owners who look beyond the horizon.
Created for discerning sailors and motor yacht owners seeking world-class design, offshore capability, and thoughtful brokerage, Icon Azure represents a quieter, more considered approach to yacht ownership.
Icon Azure specialises in exceptional vessels built to go further — across oceans, seasons, and decades — pairing premium yachts and launches with informed guidance, global insight, and a deeply personal level of service.
Through its association with Multihull Central, Icon Azure represents a curated portfolio of the world’s most distinguished marine brands, including Seawind, Outremer, Allures, Garcia, and Corsair Marine — alongside the bespoke Knysna Yacht Company. This collection reflects a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and uncompromising quality — with additional prestigious brands to be announced soon.
Operating independently while supported by the national strength of Vining Gulf Group, Icon Azure combines luxury and boutique service with unmatched market reach.
Icon Azure is not about volume. It’s about fit, craft, and confidence at sea.
Elite. Bespoke. Limitless.
Icon Azure Vessels on Display at the Auckland Boat Show 2026
Seawind 1170
A proven offshore cruising catamaran blending performance, practicality, and intelligent design. Developed through thousands of bluewater miles, the Seawind 1170 remains a favourite among serious cruisers.
Seawind Enquiries
Steve Thomas
M: 0274 459 197
E: steve.thomas@iconazure.com
Knysna 500SE
Hand‑crafted by a boutique South African yard, the Knysna 500SE offers custom luxury, long‑range capability, and exceptional build quality — engineered for owners who demand both comfort and performance.
Knysna enquiries:
Rob White
M: 027 332 2535
E: robw@viningmarine.co.nz
Private viewings are available by appointment during the show.
Visit Us at Viaduct Harbour – 5-8 March 2026
We look forward to welcoming clients, industry partners, and the wider boating community aboard during the Auckland On Water Boat Show 2026.
Serious boats. Serious cruising. Serious brokerage.
Vining Gulf Group — New Zealand’s largest marine brokerage. Coast to coast.
45 years of excellence • Unmatched reach • Trusted results
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Register now or come see us at the show for your chance to win an Island Cruising membership Valued at NZD $129 per year…
Then watch this space as we add more goodies!
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