Heritage Boat Tours

We are pleased to sponsor tours of the port and the Waitematā Harbour aboard the historic William C. Daldy steam tugboat.

The Heritage Steam Tugboat Tours let visitors take a cruise back in time, touring Auckland’s busy port aboard the historic William C. Daldy steam tug – one of the port’s first tugboats, dating back to 1935.

These 90-minute, family-friendly tours provide a close-up view of our operations along with a detailed commentary on the maritime history of Auckland and the port. Tours include a special stop at the Auckland Harbour Bridge, where the William C. Daldy proved its might salvaging a piece of the bridge during its construction in 1958.

The 2020 Auckland Heritage Festival will take place between Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2020.

Check back here for booking details.​ 

Red Fence Heritage Walks

Through our self-guided Red Fence Heritage Walks, participants can learn more about the dramatic history of the stretch of waterfront marked by Ports of Auckland’s magnificent red fence.

Highlights include Te Kawau's Rock, which sits near the former tip of Te Rerenga Ora Iti (Britomart Point), the Rainbow Warrior memorial near Marsden Wharf and the final stop at the port’s observation deck overlooking our Fergusson Container Terminal.

Visitors to the port are also welcome to visit the observation deck in the Ports of Auckland building. The deck is open between 8.30am and 5.00pm on weekdays. To get a close-up view of the container terminal during the weekend, we suggest making use of the public walkway, which can be accessed near the heliport.

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