The basin is closed to the public when it is booked by the Auckland Water Ski Club. The dates it is booked are listed on this page.
At all other times, motorised vessels are only permitted on Ōrākei Basin if they are towing water skiers.
For more information, visit the Harbourmaster section of the Auckland Transport website.
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 2 November 2024 | 8am-12pm | AWSC Starter Ski School | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 3 November 2024 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 7 November 2024 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 9 November 2024 | 7.30am-5pm | OYC Sailing Event | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 10 November 2024 | 7.30am-3pm | OYC Sailing Event | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 16 November 2024 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 17 November 2024 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 21 November 2024 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 23 November 2024 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 24 November 2024 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 28 November 2024 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 30 November 2024 | 8am-12pm | Summer Series Round 1 | Whole Basin |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday 1 December 2024 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Thursday 5 December 2024 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
Friday 6 December 2024 | Full Day | Tournament Familiarisation | Whole Basin |
Saturday 7 December 2024 | Full Day | Auckland Season Starter (STJ) | Whole Basin |
Sunday 8 December 2024 | Full Day | Auckland Season Starter (STJ) | Whole Basin |
Saturday 14 December 2024 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 15 December 2024 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 18 December 2024 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
Saturday 21 December 2024 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 22 December 2024 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 25 December 2024 | Full Day | Christmas Day | Club Closed |
Thursday 26 December 2024 | Full Day | Boxing Day | Club Closed |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 18 January 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 19 January 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Thursday 23 January 2025 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
Saturday 25 January 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 26 January 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 1 February 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 2 February 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Saturday 8 February 2025 | 8am-12pm | Summer Series Round 2 | Whole Basin |
Sunday 9 February 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Thursday 13 February 2025 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
Saturday 15 February 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 16 February 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Monday 17 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Tuesday 18 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 19 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Thursday 20 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Friday 21 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Sunday 23 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Monday 24 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Friday 28 February 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 1 March 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Sunday 2 March 2025 | Full Day | University World Championships | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
Saturday 8 March 2025 | 8am-12pm | Summer Series Round 3 | Whole Basin |
Sunday 9 March 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Thursday 13 March 2025 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
Saturday 15 March 2025 | Full Day | AWSC Club Champs | Whole Basin |
Sunday 16 March 2025 | Full Day | AWSC Club Champs | Whole Basin |
Thursday 20 March 2025 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
Saturday 22 March 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 23 March 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 26 March 2025 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
Saturday 29 March 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 30 March 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday 3 April 2025 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
Saturday 5 April 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 6 April 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Thursday 10 April 2025 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski School Coaching Group | Whole Basin |
Saturday 12 April 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 13 April 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Saturday 19 April 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 20 April 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 23 April 2025 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
Saturday 26 April 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 27 April 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Wednesday 30 April 2025 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday 3 May 2025 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 4 May 2025 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Friday 9 May 2025 | Full Day | Tournament Familiarisation | Whole Basin |
Saturday 10 May 2025 | Full Day | Auckland Trickjam (T) | Whole Basin |
Sunday 11 May 2025 | Full Day | Auckland Trickjam (T) | Whole Basin |
For more information about water ski training bookings, email the Auckland Water Ski Club at office@awsc.co.nz, or phone the club on 09 520 1530.
To make a booking for the basin, contact us.
