The New Zealand Maritime Museum tells the remarkable stories of NZ’s rich maritime heritage
Set sail on a voyage of discovery
Visit Auckland’s waterfront Maritime Museum to discover New Zealand’s story. Through seven different galleries you can explore how the first Polynesians got here, experience the hardships the first European settlers faced, and be inspired by our modern day maritime heroes. Along the way you can try your hand at yacht design, relax in a kiwi style bach, hoist the sails, hear the cannon fire, test your sea legs and batten down the hatches in the rocking cabin.
There’s plenty of opportunity to get out on the water too. The Museum’s fully-restored heritage scow Ted Ashby sets sail six days a week taking visitors on a one hour harbour cruise. You can take in the city skyline and the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge as you navigate the sparkling water of the Waitemata Harbour.
Breeze is the Museum’s beautiful wooden tall ship who sets sail every Sunday. Climb on board for the full day Breeze Gulf Experience and you’ll be able to help the crew set the sails as you experience what life was like for New Zealand’s 19th Century merchant sailors. Luckily it’s not all hard work – you can also relax in the sun, take a dip in the ocean, and enjoy an island stop or two. Full day trips on Breeze are fully catered with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included. You might even get lucky and spot a dolphin or two.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland |
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Museum open 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week |
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