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) |
May 2013
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May 2013 Tuesday 14 May, 11am Tuesday 21 May, 11am |
June 2013
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June 2013 Tuesday 11 June, 11am Tuesday 18 June, 11am |
July 2013 Tuesday 23 July, 11am |
July 2013 Tuesday 9 July, 11am Tuesday 30 July, 11am |
August 2013
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August 2013 Tuesday 13 August, 11am Tuesday 20 August, 11am |
September 2013
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September 2013 Tuesday 10 September, 11am Tuesday 17 September, 11am Tuesday 24 September, 11am |
October 2013 Tuesday 8 October, 11am Tuesday 29 October, 11am |
October 2013 Tuesday 22 October, 11am |
November 2013
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November 2013 Tuesday 12 November, 11am Tuesday 19 November, 11am |
December 2013
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December 2013 Tuesday 10 December, 11am |
