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New provider for Ports of Auckland boat tours
Media Release
10 June 2009
New provider for Ports of
Auckland boat tours
Ports of Auckland has appointed
a new provider for its free weekly boat tours of the
Waitamata seaport, award-winning tourism operator 360
Discovery.
The free public and school tours run on
Wednesdays at 11.00 am with additional Saturday sailings in
the summer months.
Ports of Auckland spokesperson
Catherine Etheredge says the educational, all-weather tours
are popular with family groups and schools.
“You
can get a close-up look at visiting cargo and cruise ships,
the largest port cranes in the country, and our fleet of
diesel/electric straddle carriers at
work.”
“The tour commentary also provides
insights into the rich history Auckland city shares with its
port.”
Ms Etheredge says more than 6,000 people
have taken a tour since Ports of Auckland began offering
them in 2002.
Places on each tour are limited and
bookings are essential.
Bookings can be made online
at www.360discovery.co.nz or by phoning 0800 360 3472.
School groups should contact the Maritime Museum Education
Programme on 09 373 0801.
Tours leave from the 360
Discovery Kiosk, Pier 3, Quay
Street.
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