| At The Chartroom you can see and buy on-line all the latest official and recreational charts and related publications. | At Digital Chartroom you can see and buy on-line all the latest digital New Zealand charts available for PC application. | At the Chart Catalogue you can see and buy on-line all of the official Land Information New Zealand charts. | At Cruising New Zealand you can see and buy on-line all of the latest recreational cruising guides for New Zealand. |
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For Celestial Navigation See Also
- The Nautical Almanac Commercial Edition, the annual containing the celestial information needed for sight reduction.
- Celestial Worksheets, a set of pro-formas for calculating and plotting sights.
- America to Antipodes, Sight Reduction Tables for latitudes 45° north to 45° south.
- The Star Identifier, a tool for pre-setting the sextant for taking star sights.
OFFICIAL NEW ZEALAND OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC CHARTS
Up to date, large scale charts are an essential part of any boat’s equipment. New Zealand’s coverage extends over most of the south-west Pacific Ocean, with detailed coverage of the entire NZ coastline, major ports, and most popular cruising anchorages. In new Zealand the official publisher of charts is Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). As with other countries, official New Zealand charts are sold only through appointed chart agents. Purchases for commercial vessels should be through one of the country's three "Correcting Chart Agents". Boat Books Limited is a Correcting Chart Agent.
Chart orders on-line. As we are a correcting chart agent you can order the most recent edition of any official New Zealand chart fully updated using the links in the table below. Please note the references to either Individual Chart Wallet or Tube delivery options.
| In the Chart Catalogue you can see and buy on-line all of the official Land Information New Zealand charts; charts are $22.00 each, plus either the folded Boatpak Wallet or rolled in a Tube delivery option plus the delivery charges as for other products on the site. Index maps show the chart numbers and geographical areas covered. Click on the chart numbers to buy the charts, and use the Boatpak Wallet or Tube link in the head banner to select the delivery options. Boatpak Wallets are $1.00 each and Tubes are $3.00. |
| At The Chartroom you can also see and buy on-line all the latest official charts; in this table the latest edition dates are given, however there are no maps showing the geographical areas. At The Chartroom there is also a complete list of non-LINZNew Zealand recreational charts and map-books. |
| For all digital charts please see Digital Chartroom |
All New Zealand official hydrographic publications can be updated from the New Zealand Notices to Mariners. These can be uploaded directly on the WEB from 
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NEW ZEALAND MARINER'S HANDBOOK, Second EditionEdited By Tim Ridge. Hbk, 210mm x 298mm (A4), 190 pages, monochrome and full colour photographs.
The handbook provides "ship-board" hard copy of the radio, weather and other material not in the New Zealand Nautical Alamanac, and there is a great deal more:
The front and rear covers are used to provide the New Zealand system of buoys and beacons, and a selection of chart symbols in full colour. The Pacific Ocean national flags and a selection for Pacific rim countries in full colour, with their dimensions, are on the back cover.
NZ$27.50 + delivery.
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY CHART FOLIOS - LEISURE CRAFT SERIES, Produced in Association With Auckland Coastguard.
See this applet for details of the charts provided - it may take several minutes to download!
This innovative series uses information pooled from extensive, detailed sounding surveys by the RNZ Hydrographic section, the local knowledge of New Zealand's recreational coastline by Auckland Coastguard mambers, and safety and nautical information from the Maritime Safety Authority. The charts are backed with cruising information, and guidance such as the New Zealand buoyage system and common chart symbols. New Zealand has a range of symbols used primarily for small craft and leisure operators. An interesting feature of the series is that they are devising new symbols such as coloured arcs depicting light sectors (as are used on Scandinavian charts).
Each folio is packed in a strong, print safe and cold proof wallet.
There are two unique features of these charts. They use the plentiful sounding data available to the RNZN Hydrographic section to generate authoritative, large-scale charts of areas which do not currently have detailed official coverage. An example in the applet is the port of Opua, where a far greater density of soundings are shown than on the official chart. Another example from the applet is Te Kouma Harbour, for which a large scale plan is provided - there being no official version as yet.
Each folio now only NZ$20.00 + Delivery There are two folios:
Great Barrier Island to Mercury Bay (18 charts and plans)
Wellington & Paremata to Picton (15 charts and plans, plus marina plans)
RECREATIONAL BOATING GUIDES, Auckland to Kawau Island; Bay of Islands; Auckland, Waiheke, Coromandel; Great Barrier to Mercury Islands; Wellington and Paremata to Picton.By David Bateman. Source data from Royal New Zealand Navy and New Zealand Coastguard. Pbk, metal spiral bound, 300mm x 380mm, full colour charts.
These are an alternative to the Leisure Charts above, and are the same material presented in a smaller, spiral bound format, approximately A3 in size. They are packed in a heavy gauge, clear plastic wallet and are designed for small craft where the chart may well be perched on the lap rather than on a small table. It has to be said that they are very good value for money, since the hydrographic data is sourced from the same authority as the official charts and the leisure series above.
As well as the charts there are limited sailing directions, plus walks, marina layout and supplies, and fishing spots.
For the "tinny" sailor they are ideal.
Recreational Boating Guide - Auckland to Kawau, 8 detailed maps.
NZ$45.00 + delivery.
Recreational Boating Guide - Bay of Islands, 6 detailed maps.
NZ$45.00 + delivery.
Recreational Boating Guide - Auckland, Waiheke, Coromandel, 2nd Edition, 6 detailed maps.
NZ$45.00 + delivery.
Recreational Boating Guide - Great Barrier to Mercury Islands, 8 detailed maps.
NZ$45.00 + delivery.
Recreational Boating Guide - Wellington and Paremata to Picton.
NZ$45.00 + delivery.
International Charts.
New Zealand produces international charts for the Island Groups of American Samoa, The Cooks, The Tokelaus, Tonga, Kermadecs, Auckland, Bounty and the Antipodes as well as New Zealand offshore sovereign territory. This can lead to big savings compared to alternatives.
A chart can be supplied rolled in a cardboard tube, or folded into a plastic, weatherproof zip-up Boatpack wallet slightly larger than A4 size. Please ensure to indicate which method is required. Unless indicated otherwise, charts will be supplied folded into the Boatpack wallet.
A full catalogue of official New Zealand charts can be found here. When you have selected the charts needed from that link we can supply them from stock, fully corrected to the latest Notices to Mariners. Don't forget to include the type of packaging - wallet or tube. Wallets are used if no alternative is specified.
NZ 201 CHART SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
As at October 2004 this publication is out of print and the decision has been taken not to reprint it. The Royal New Zealand Coastguard booklet The Rules of the Road at Sea, Ninth Edition 2006 has been revised to include a full list of the symbols and abbreviations as found on New Zealand charts and it may be considered as the replacement for the NZ 210. Or for a complete list see the next entry.
SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED ON ADMIRALTY CHARTS.This publication is based on the "Chart Specifications of the IHO" (International Hydrographic Organization) adopted in 1982, with later additions and corrections. The layout and numbering accords with the official IHO version of Chart INT 1 (English produced by Germany).
It is primarily a key to symbols and abbreviations used on Admiralty and International Charts complied by the UKHO (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office). Variations may occur on charts adopted into the Admiralty Series that were originally produced by another hydrographic office. Where these symbols and abbreviations are easily understood they will not be included as examples in this publication.
Since the NZ 201 is out of print, this is the perfect substitute which will enable you to read and understand a nautical chart.
NZ$40.00 + delivery.
NZ 202 CHART CATALOGUE
Complete index and reference to the many official charts published by Land Information New Zealand for New Zealand and surrounding ocean waters in the South West Pacific.
This is no longer published by Land Information New Zealand in hard copy and is available as a PDF document from their web site http://www.linz.govt.nz.
An up-to-date version is included in the New Zealand Mariner's Handbook.
NEW ZEALAND NAUTICAL ALMANAC, 2010/11 Edition (NZ 204)By Land Information New Zealand. Pbk, 210mm x 297mm (A4), 258 pages, monochrome line drawings.
The New Zealand Nautical Almanac is now available for sale. As of 1st July it is the official hydrographic publication giving tides, the list of lights, and the Annual Summary of New Zealand Notices to Mariners. It gives predictions from 1st July until 30th June.
This edition retains the astronomical information (times of sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset, etc), however it does not contain the radio, weather forecasting and similar non-statutory information. This is published as a stand alone New Zealand Mariner's Handbook with a greatly increased content of general marine information.
NZ$20.00 + delivery.
NEW ZEALAND TIDAL STREAM ATLAS (NZ 206)By Royal NZ Navy Hydrographic Office. Pbk, 210mm x 295mm 40 pages.
This atlas contains 3 sets of 13 charts showing tidal streams at hourly intervals commencing 6 hours before HW and ending 6 hours after HW, based on the times of HW at Auckland, Wellington and Bluff respectively.
The times of the HW should be obtained from the New Zealand Nautical Almanac, published by the Hydrographic Office RNZN.
NZ$8.00 + Delivery.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR ADMIRALTY CHARTS UP-TO-DATE, Third EditionBy The UK Hydrographic Office. Pbk, 210mm x 295mm 58 pages, full colour illustrations.
This is the standard reference woprk on the proper way to correct international format charts (which includes New Zealand charts). The booklet uses copious diagrams and explicit directions on the proper way to transfer all Weekly Notices Mariners corrections onto the chart and to record the alteration. A very useful guide for any one having the responsiblity for maintaining up-to-date charts or for teaching the responsibility to others.
NZ$41.00 + Delivery.
BATHYMETRIC CHARTS
By NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research)
These charts describe the bottom composition and contours of the sea floor and are not intended as navigational charts. There are three types: the type illustrated specialises in showing offshore contours of formations. Aother type specialises in showing sea-bed composition and a third shows New Zealand lakes.
The Lake Series are of particular interest to dinghy and kayak sailors in that 102 charts cover 134 New Zealand lakes; included in the series are Rotorua, Pupuke and Hamilton lakes, for none of which charts exist. It is not commonly known that NIWA produce more marine charts than the hydrographic authority in New Zealand!
Please email for catalogue details.
NZ$22.00 + Delivery.
Please order by this email link specifying the chart names wanted
mailto:crew@boatbooks.co.nz
Or use fax or telephone.
THE MARINER'S HANDBOOK, NP100, Eighth Edition 2004.By The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. Hbk, 215mm x 305mm, 235 pages, full colour and monochrome photographs and drawings.
This is the standard text intended to be used in conjunction with all other official, UK based nautical publications, giving definitions, descriptions and instructions on their wide-ranging content. As examples the book contains a set of half-page, coloured photos showing sea states throughout the Beaufort Scale; and full and illustrated descriptions of ice and ice navigation, and the use of roses and other information in the Admiralty monthly routeing charts. In addition to a considerable amount of information and bibliography on charts and other official publications, British and international, the chapters cover the following in detail: The sea - currents, tides, waves and much else from the sea floor to the surface; Meteorology - global and local weather, clouds routeing, atmospheric phenomena; Ice and operations in polar regions; Other sections cover the I.A.L.A. buoys and beacons; the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, and contain a large number of useful diagrams and tables to help in making a range of seamanship decisions.
NZ$195.00 + delivery.
ADMIRALTY SAILING DIRECTIONS, NEW ZEALAND PILOT - NP51, 17th Edition 2007. By The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. Hbk, 215mm x 305mm, 351 pages, full colour and monochrome photographs and drawings.
Admiralty Sailing Directions are intended for use by vessels of 12 m or more in length. They amplify charted detail and contain information needed for safe navigation which is not available from Admiralty charts, or other hydrographic publications. They are intended to be read in conjunction with the charts quoted in the text.
This volume includes information on offshore and coastal waters around North and South Islands of New Zealand, Stewart Island and adjacent islands, Kermadec, Chatham, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland and Campbell Islands.
NZ$210.00 + delivery.
TIDE TIMES, NORTHLAND AUCKLAND.
By OceanFun Publishing. Paperback, 90mm x 152mm, 84 pages.
Pocket-sized tide tables for September 2010 - September 2011. This booklet is for Northland and Auckland.
It has Metphone numbers for special marine forecasts, seasonal fishing guide, marine reserves and a guide to New Zealand's marine recreational fishing rules.
The small compact size makes it an attractive product for small boats and runabouts.
NZ$7.50 + delivery.
TIDE TIMES, COROMANDEL PENINSULA BAY OF PLENTY RAGLAN.
By OceanFun Publishing. Paperback, 90mm x 152mm, 84 pages.
Pocket-sized tide tables for September 2010 - September 2011. This booklet is for Coromandel Peninsula Bay of Plenty and Raglan.
It has Metphone numbers for special marine forecasts, seasonal fishing guide, marine reserves and a guide to New Zealand's marine recreational fishing rules.
The small compact size makes it an attractive product for small boats and runabouts.
NZ$7.50 + delivery.