harbour Discovery
Hop-on, Hop-off Cruise
The Hauraki Gulf is home to more than 50 beautiful islands, all of which offer something unique to visitors. With crisp fresh air, clear blue waters and unique flora and fauna, no visit to Auckland is complete without a trip out on its world class harbour.
With breathtaking beauty spots just begging to be explored, a 360 Harbour Discovery Cruise is the best way to see Auckland Harbour in all its glory. This unique harbour hopping cruise provides you with an opportunity to visit several harbour locations all in one day!
Purchase a hop-on, hop-off cruise pass, and enjoy unlimited travel for 3 days; hop on/hop off as many times as you like! Or alternatively, simply sit back and enjoy a 1 and a half hour cruise around the harbour.
Itinerary
Your cruise begins at Downtown Auckland, and from there we set sail towards Auckland's buzzing Viaduct Village; highlights here include Westhaven Marina and a fish eye view of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Sailing further along to Devonport, your first cruise stop is Torpedo Bay; depart here for North Head, the Royal New Zealand Navy Museum and Devonport seaside village. Next stop, the volcanic island of Rangitoto; its unique lava terrain, and magnificent flora and fauna will leave amazed. Your cruise then continues on to Motuihe Island; explore the island’s stunning white sandy beaches, or enjoy a scenic bush walk instead. The last stop on the cruise is Orakei Wharf; depart here for Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Encounter and Underwater world, and the sunny seaside suburb of Mission Bay.
For more information on cruise stops and points of interest, please refer to the Harbour Discovery map.
What to bring
- A sun hat and plenty of sun screen.
- Plenty of water/snacks/lunch (some stop-off points have no shops, so please bring all provisions with you. Light snacks and beverages can be purchased on the ferry).
- Sturdy walking shoes and swimming gear if required.
- A torch if you wish to explore the lava caves on Rangitoto Island.
Important Biosecurity information
Our vessel(s)/360 Discovery is/are licensed by DOC and the Auckland Council to visit islands in the Hauraki Gulf. We run a biosecurity system (on (all) our vessels) which meets the criteria to hold a ‘Pest-free Warrant’ for the Hauraki Gulf.
What you need to do to prepare for your trip to pest-free Rangitoto Island and/or Motuihe Island:
Please check your bags for stowaways: mice, rats, Argentine ants and rainbow skinks.
Ensure your footwear, clothing and bags are clean and free of soil and seeds.
Your lunch must be packed in a rodent-proof container eg. hard plastic.
No open bags or boxes – everything you bring must be sealed or zipped closed.
CAMPING or STAYING OVERNIGHT?
Any camping or overnight gear must be thoroughly checked for pest stowaways.
Food must be packed into rodent-proof/sealed containers.
If you have any doubts or questions about your packed items please ask sales staff or the boat crew.
Read about what you need to do in the Treasure Islands poster
Visit www.treasureislands.co.nz for further information on biosecurity and the Pest-free Warrant.
