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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 February 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 5 February 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 7 February 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 8 February 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 12 February 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 14 February 2026 | Full day | Auckland 3-event | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 15 February 2026 | Full day | Auckland 3-event | Whole Basin |
| Wednesday 18 February 2026 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 19 February 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 21 February 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 22 February 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 26 February 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior ski coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 28 February 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski training | Whole Basin |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 March 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski training | Whole Basin |
| Wednesday 4 March 2026 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 5 March 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 7 March 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 8 March 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 12 March 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Friday 13 March 2026 | Full day | Auckland/Northland Regionals | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 14 March 2026 | Full day | Auckland/Northland Regionals | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 15 March 2026 | Full day | Auckland/Northland Regionals | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 19 March 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 21 March 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 22 March 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 26 March 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 28 March 2026 | Full day | AWSC Club Champs | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 29 March 2026 | Full day | AWSC Club Champs | Whole Basin |
| Day | Time | Reason for closure | Area of basin being used |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday 2 April 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
Saturday 11 April 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 12 April 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Saturday 18 April 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
Sunday 19 April 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 23 April 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | Whole Basin |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | 8am-12pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Sunday 26 April 2026 | 9am-1pm | Ski Training | Whole Basin |
| Wednesday 29 April 2026 | 4pm-8pm | AWSC Club Night | Whole Basin |
| Thursday 30 April 2026 | 4pm-8pm | Junior Ski Coaching | 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.
