HARBOUR Guided Tour
Capture a photo on the Great harbour of Tara! • Minimum of 2 participants • 2 hr 30 mins
Health & Safety
Disclosures
All participants will be asked to sign against the following statements.
- I acknowledge that there are risks involved with these activities and fully realise the dangers
of participating in a tour such as this and fully assume the risks associated with such
participation and my wellbeing during the tour. - APPLYING TO WAKA TOURS: I confirm that I can swim 50 metres OR if I cannot swim 50
meters I can float. I agree to wearing a Personal Flotation Device during the course of this
waka experience. - I understand and agree that situations may arise during the tour, which may be beyond the
immediate control of organisers, and I must continually participate in a manner that does
not endanger either myself or others. - I agree to comply with the rules, regulations and tour instructions of Te Wharewaka o
Pōneke. Te Wharewaka o Pōneke reserves the right to refuse service, without refund,
should staff determine that my ability to participate in tour activities is impaired in a way
that may cause danger to myself, other participants, staff or equipment. - If I am under 18 years of age on the day of the tour, a parent or guardian can sign on my
behalf. - I declare that I am not under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
- Neither the organisers, the sponsors nor other parties associated with the tour shall have
any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any risk incident that might arise, whether or
not by negligence, from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death that might be sustained by
me or any other party directly or indirectly associated with me, from my intended or actual
participation in the tour or its related activities. - I authorise my name, voice, picture and information on this entry form to be used without
payment to me in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising or any other way pursuant
to the Privacy Act 1993. - I consent to Te Wharewaka o Pōneke storing my details which may be required in the event
of illness or injuries suffered during the tour. - I consent to receiving medical treatment which may be advisable in the tour of illness or
injuries suffered during the tour.
Coming Soon!
A commentated experience like no other! Cruise the harbour on the all new ‘Ikarere’, a state of the art electric passenger ferry.
Duration
2 hr 30 mins
About
In this tour you will see panoramically, the sites of significance where people of this whenua (land) lived. Listen to the groundbreaking stories about the land forming activities that took place over 1000 years ago. As the saying goes, ‘you can’t beat Wellington on a good day’. This is the best way to capture that one in a lifetime photo on the Great harbour of Tara.
Additional offering
Book this tour and include a meal from our award-winning Karaka Café.
What to expect
Mihi whakatau | Waka kōrero | Te Raukura kōrero | Short walk to board the electric ferry | Views of significant sites from the harbour | Commentary harbour ride | Learn a waiata | Photo opportunities | Poroaki
Experience a traditional Māori welcome at the start of the tour and be introduced to our custom practices woven throughout the tour.
What to wear
Comfortable footwear and clothing are recommended and layers are great in Wellington weather.