Proudly provided by Auckland City Council, the Auckland Heritage Festival will run from 18 September to 3 October. This year's festival will encompass more than 150 events celebrating Auckland’s past, present and future. The festival gives us a chance to reflect on Auckland’s unique natural, built and social history and it will be a celebration of a city full of stories – of the people, places and events that have helped shape Auckland into what it is today.
Voyager is delighted to be taking part by offering a number of activities and events both on and off the water. Read on for more information on each activity. Contact Voyager to book your space for any of the activities - call 09 373 0811 or email info@maritimemuseum.co.nz .
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Bean Rock and back heritage sailing
Visitors will meet at Voyager before embarking on a special two-hour sailing to Bean Rock’s lighthouse aboard Ted Ashby. Commentary about the history of Bean Rock and the lighthouse will be provided during the sailing. Bean Rock itself has an interesting history relating to both Maori legend and European settlement. The lighthouse was built in 1871, and is New Zealand’s only surviving wave-washed, wooden cottage-type lighthouse. Tickets include admission to Voyager’s museum galleries.
Date: Saturdays 18 September and 2 October
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm and 1.00pm-3.00pm
Ticket price: Adults $20, children $10
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Harbour discovery sailing on Breeze
Explore Auckland’s stunning Waitemata Harbour aboard Breeze, a traditionally built square-rigged brigantine. Passengers will have the chance to hoist the sails, man the helm and even climb the rigging and go aloft. Built of kauri, totara and pohutukawa, Breeze is a great example of a trans-Tasman 19th century coastal trader. Tickets include admission to Voyager’s museum galleries.
Date: Saturdays 18 September and 2 October
Time: 9.30am-12.00pm, 1.00pm-3.30pm
Ticket price: $30 per person (all passengers must be a minimum of 12 years old)
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Steaming Sunday on SS Puke
Explore the Viaduct Harbour on a 20-minute steam ride on SS Puke then visit Rapaki, Voyager's old steam crane and one of only two remaining in the world.
Date: Sunday 19 September
Time: 11.00am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3.00pm
Ticket price: Rides included in general admission. Admission free for Aucklanders. Normal admission prices apply for non-Aucklanders: Adults $16, seniors/students $12, children $8.
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Retrace your ancestors’ steps – Immigration workshops
These one-hour workshops will give participants an opportunity to learn about and use online genealogy resources to research family trees and ancestors’ arrivals in New Zealand. After the workshop, participants can take a one-hour harbour sailing aboard the traditional heritage scow, Ted Ashby.
Date: Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 September
Time: 10.00am-12.30pm
Ticket price: $25 (maximum of 6 people per workshop)
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Children of Tangaroa - Marine Mammals of Aotearoa
Children of Tangaroa explores the stories of New Zealand's unique whale and dolphin species. The exhibition recounts Maori mythology and legend surrounding both whales and dolphins, exploring the relationship between marine mammals and tangata whenua. Humpback, Southern Right, Bryde's and Sperm Whales, as well as Hector's and Maui's Dolphins all feature in the exhibition. New Zealand's changing attitude towards whaling and the impact of commercial whaling will also be discussed, as well as current threats and actions we can all take to help these magnificent creatures.
Date: Opens Thursday 23 September
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Ticket price: Included in general admission. Admission free for Aucklanders. Normal admission prices apply for non-Aucklanders: Adults $16, seniors/students $12, children $8.
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Motuihe Island – Heritage sailing and guided tour
Visitors will meet at Voyager before departing for Motuihe Island aboard Ted Ashby, a traditional heritage scow, a type of trading vessel that was once the commercial lifeline to coastal North Island settlements. After disembarking at Motuihe Island Wharf, visitors will go on a guided tour of the island, courtesy of the Motuihe Trust. Tea and coffee will be provided and visitors will have some free time to explore the island independently before returning to Auckland on either the 1.05pm or 3.40pm Fullers ferry. Tickets include admission to Voyager’s museum galleries for use on another day.
Date: Saturday 25 September
Time: 8.00am-4.40pm
Ticket price: Adults $35, children $25
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