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September School Holidays | Ocean Odyssey: Cruising the Pacific
Weekdays 22 Sep - 3 Oct, 10am - 2pm | $5pp
All aboard for a school holiday adventure! Step back in time and explore the Pacific through fun, hands-on activities.
Pirate For a Day Sailing
Sat 20 Sep, 11.30am & 1.30pm | From $20pp, bookings essential
Ahoy, me hearties. Get ready to unleash your inner swashbuckler and join us for a special pirate-themed sailing in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Sun, Sand and Swimsuits
Sat 20 Sep – Sun 5 Oct, 10am - 5pm | Free with museum entry
Dive into Auckland's water-loving heritage with a fun and engaging scavenger hunt at the New Zealand Maritime Museum.
High Tea at Sea
Sun 5 Oct, 3pm - 4pm | From $50pp, bookings required
Step back to Edwardian times, when the pleasures of the sea were best enjoyed from the polished deck of a classic motor launch. Savour a relaxing journey and a delicious afternoon high tea as you take in the beauty of the Waitematā Harbour aboard heritage vessel Nautilus.
Te Rā Ringa Raupā: Te Karanga o Te Rā
On now, 10am - 5pm | Free with museum entry
Come along and see the pop-up display that follows the journey of Te Rā Ringa Raupā, a group of Northland weavers who took on the challenge of recreating the Māori woven sail Te Rā, a call made by Te Rā herself and later reinforced by Te Rangihiroa (Sir Peter Buck) in 1922.
Make Days
Select Sundays, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry
Drop into the Maritime Museum on selected dates and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft.
Free Guided Museum Tours
Thu - Sun, 10:30am | Free with museum entry
Dive deeper with a complimentary tour from one of our friendly volunteer guides.
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