The
majority of the cars, trucks, construction and heavy equipment imported
into New Zealand land at the Ports of Auckland, which will be holding
free public tours by bus or boat during Auckland Anniversary weekend.
Bookings
are now open for the annual SeePort event organised by Ports of
Auckland, which offers the free bus and boat tours. For the first time
Captain Cook Wharf will opened up for the free tours, as well as hosting
displays, and a carnival.
“SeePort has always been very
popular and this year we’re making it bigger and better. It promises to
be a three day celebration of the port and the waterfront,” says Ports
of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson.
Bus tours will run at 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm each day of the event (25, 26 and 27 January).
Boat tours are available on 25 and 26 January at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and 27 January at 2pm and 4pm.
The
bus tour will travel along around the Ports’ commercial wharves,
stopping at places of interest, while the boat tour provides an insight
into port operations from the water.
To book on the bus tour*, call 0800 25 7678 (0800 AK PORT).
To book on the boat tour, call 09 307 8005.
*Note:
The Port is a Customs controlled area and so the law (Maritime Security
Act, 2004) requires anyone who is over 16 years entering the Port to
have a valid photo ID (NZ Drivers Licence, passport or 18+ card).
For
bus tour bookings, please ensure that all adults in the party have
valid IDs. Photo ID is not required for the boat tour or to enjoy the
other attractions on Captain Cook Wharf.
