Waterfront Auckland Walk

Follow maritime history of a city that was settled and built by seafaring people. Uncover sites of Maori settlement, the changing shoreline, consider the effects of maritime trade and celebrate NZ's yachting successes. On SATURDAYS, 2hrs.

From NZD 50.00 pp.

Inclusions

  • Entertainment
  • Exercise
  • Historical knowledge

This tour follows the maritime history of a city that was settled and built by a succession of seafaring people. Following the changing shoreline, we uncover sites of Maori settlement, survey the Victorian waterfront, consider the effects of maritime trade and the city’s marine industries, and celebrate New Zealand’s successes in sport on the water.

This tour runs on Saturdays at 1pm (at other times on request). It starts outside the iSite Auckland Visitor Information Centre, 188 Quay Street and finishes at the Ferry Building, 107 Quay Street, Auckland CBD.

What to bring

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Expect it to be changeable – Auckland is built on an isthmus between two large bodies of ocean and can experience four seasons in one day.
Bring water, a hat, sunscreen and an umbrella can be useful rain or shine!

 

 

Start: 1pm

Finish: 3pm

Start Point: Outside the iSite Auckland Visitor Information Centre, 188 Quay Street, Auckland CBD.