Ports of Auckland Tours
The Waitemata Ports of Auckland provides FREE Public Boat Tours on the Waitemata Harbour, providing the public an opportunity to view port operations from the sea. Port boat tours provide entertainment and learning opportunities for all ages.
The hour-long tours take visitors alongside the container terminals where they can see the big cranes and other machinery at work. The tour boat weaves in and out of the commercial wharves, while an informative commentary explains how each area operates. This is a family-friendly cruise with a commentary for all ages.
Bookings
Bookings are essential. To enquire about available dates and reserve your place call 0800 360 3472 (0800 360 Discovery), email groups@360discovery.co.nz or book online here.
Bookings on the Public Tours are limited to no more than 10 Auckland City rate paying passengers per booking.
School group only tours can be booked via the Maritime Museum on +64 9 373 0800. Please note in order to avoid disappointment that school tours are tailored for Year 5 and above. This does not apply to tertiary institutions, language schools or holiday programmes. Please note Playcentres are not accepted on these tours.
Boarding
Vessel boarding takes place at Pier 4, 139 Quay Street, Auckland (look for Lower Albert St traffic lights). For the public tours you must check-in to the 360 Discovery ticket office 30 minutes prior to departure to collect your boarding pass for the vessel.
Boat Tour Schedule
| Public tours | School groups only (to be booked via Maritime Museum) |
| February 2012 Tuesday 7 February, 11am Tuesday 14 February, 11am |
February 2012 Tuesday 28 February, 11am |
| March 2012 Tuesday 13 March, 11am Tuesday 27 March, 11am |
March 2012 Tuesday 20 March, 11am |
| April 2012 Tuesday 10 April, 11am Tuesday 17 April, 11am |
April 2012 Tuesday 24 April, 11am |
| May 2012 Tuesday 8 May, 11am Tuesday 22 May, 11am |
May 2012 Tuesday 15 May, 11am Tuesday 29 May, 11am |
| June 2012 Tuesday 5 June, 11am Tuesday 19 June, 11am |
June 2012 Tuesday 26 June, 11am |
| July 2012 Tuesday 3 July, 11am Tuesday 10 July, 11am |
July 2012 Tuesday 24 July, 11am Tuesday 31 July, 11am |
| August 2012 Tuesday 14 August, 11am Tuesday 28 August, 11am |
August 2012 Tuesday 21 August, 11am |
| September 2012 Tuesday 11 September, 11am Tuesday 25 September, 11am |
September 2012 Tuesday 18 September, 11am |
October 2012 Tuesday 23 October, 11am |
October 2012 Tuesday 30 October, 11am |
| November 2012 Tuesday 6 November, 11am Tuesday 20 November, 11am |
November 2012 Tuesday 27 November, 11am |
| December 2012 Tuesday 18 December, 11am |
December 2012 Tuesday 11 December, 11am |
