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SAT 27 – MON 29
January
Captain Cook wharf,
Marsden wharf,
Quay Street, CBD,
Auckland
Sat: 9am – 6pm
Sun: 9am – 10pm
Mon: 9am – 6pm
Each year over Auckland Anniversary weekend, Ports of Auckland invites you behind the iconic red fence to discover your port from land, sky or the glistening sea. Captain Cook Wharf is transformed into a bustling summer carnival with family-friendly rides, tours and day-long entertainment on and off the water. Sun and sea are the perfect mix for a long weekend, and best of all it’s mostly free!
27 – 29 January | Captain Cook and Marsden Wharves (opposite Britomart) | FREE Entry
Check back as we add more activities to the schedule!
9am - 3pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 5pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 5pm
Marsden Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Marsden Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9.30am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9.30am - 6pm
Marsden Wharf
10am - 11.30am
Captain Cook Wharf
10am - 3pm
Admiralty Parade
10am - 3pm
Captain Cook Wharf
10am - 4pm
Admiralty Parade
10am - 5pm
Captain Cook Wharf
10.30am - 5.30pm
Marsden Wharf
11.30am - 12.30pm
Captain Cook Wharf
12.45pm - 1.45pm
Captain Cook Wharf
2pm - 2.15pm
Captain Cook Wharf
2pm - 3.30pm
Captain Cook Wharf
2.30pm - 5pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 3pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 5pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 5pm
Marsden Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Marsden Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9.30am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9.30am - 6pm
Marsden Wharf
10am - 11.30am
Captain Cook Wharf
10am - 3pm
Admiralty Parade
10am - 3pm
Captain Cook Wharf
10am - 4pm
Admiralty Parade
10am - 5pm
Captain Cooks Wharf
10am - 5pm
Marsden Wharf
10.30am - 5.30pm
Marsden Wharf
11.30am - 12.30pm
Captain Cooks Wharf
11am - 3pm
Captain Cook Wharf
12.45pm - 1.45pm
Captain Cook Wharf
2pm - 3.30pm
Captain Cook Wharf
From 8am
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 3pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 5pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 5pm
Marsden Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cooks Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 6pm
Marsden Wharf
9am - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
9.30am - 6pm
Marsden Wharf
10am - 11.30am
Captain Cook Wharf
10am - 4pm
Admiralty Parade
10am - 4pm
Marsden Wharf
10am - 5pm
Captain Cook Wharf
10.30am - 5.30pm
Marsden Wharf
11am - 3pm
Captain Cook Wharf
11.30am - 12.30pm
Captain Cook Wharf
12.30pm - 3pm
Admiralty Parade
12.30pm - 6pm
Captain Cook Wharf
12.45pm - 1.45pm
Captain Cook Wharf
2pm - 3.30pm
Captain Cook Wharf
Captain Cook Wharf,
Marsden Wharf,
Quay Street, CBD, Auckland
Captain Cook Wharf is close to many major transport hubs; a five minute walk from the Britomart Transport Centre or a one minute walk from the Ferry Terminal. If you’re driving, the wharf is a short walk from the Downtown Carpark.
All ages free
Thank you to everyone who makes this possible
Ever wondered what it takes to keep the shops full of the things you want and need, and how exports get to the other side of the world so quickly? Come meet our people and maritime partners and discover how it all works.
Explore the port from land, sea or sky. Take a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the port by bus, get up-close to working wharves on a boat cruise, or uncover the inner-workings of some magnificent vessels - including one of the oldest steam tugs in the world! For a birds-eye view of the port, take a helicopter up high above the harbour.
Long days of sun and sea will call for a bite to eat. Pick up something from an array of food stalls across the wharf, find a spot in the shade and enjoy! Ensure you stay hydrated at our refillable water bottle station.
Marvel at our ‘dancing’ tugs and the Royal New Zealand Navy’s RHIB boats as they zip around the harbour, delight in our live ‘info-tainment’ broadcasts on the main stage and screens across the wharf and as the sun sets on Sunday evening, make sure you stick around for the spectacular SeePort Sunset Symphony & Fireworks.
Enjoy free, fun-filled carnival games and rides right next to the sea. Play a few rounds of our ‘supply-chain’ themed mini-golf course or try your hand at scaling a real-life pilot ladder up the climbing wall. Fun for the whole family; both small and big kids alike!
Got what it takes to drive one of our towering cranes or straddles? Check out our Crane and Straddle Simulators - the state-of-the-art piece of training equipment arrived at the port late 2015. Put yourself in the driver's seat and see how you measure up to our stevedores!
FREE
9am - 3pm
Kids under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We're celebrating 5 years of SeePort by making available some Ports of Auckland items for sale. You can find t-shirts, caps, bucket hats, water bottles and some very special brick tug boat (a portion of whose proceeds go to Coastguard) all in the pop-up store.
Prices vary
9am - 5pm
Discover your port from the sky! Take a short helicopter ride high above the port and harbour with Heletranz. Prices are heavily discounted exclusively for SeePort.
$89 per person
$400 for a family of 5 (weight dependent)
9am - 5pm
Flights are restricted by weight which may mean you can't fly or may not be able to fly with every member in your party. Boarding is at the operator's discretion.
While you visit the port, come explore the port of the past and what the port of the future could look like. The city of Auckland and the port of Auckland have grown together on the Waitematā and Manukau Harbours for more than 175 years. We have a plan to continue delivering for Aucklanders in the future and we'd love to share it with you.
FREE
9am - 6pm
Take to the (virtual) skies! Try your hand at flying the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's chopper in their state of the art training simulator.
Free
9am - 6pm
Think you could drive a train? KiwiRail is giving you a taste of what it’s like to be a train driver with its locomotive simulator.
The simulator looks like a freight container, but contains a classroom and cab, where you can test your skills.
Free
9am - 6pm
Experience the tall ship 'Spirit of New Zealand' from the comfort of a chair, with virtual reality.
Free
9am - 6pm
Learn how Sanford is fishing smarter and more sustainably. Check out the catch of the day and test your knowledge with prizes ranging from chocolate fish to seafood vouchers and meals at one of Auckland’s best restaurants. It’s good for the mussels and the soul.
Free
9am - 6pm
Take a free test ride on one of the awesome electric bikes that electrify.nz import through the Ports of Auckland. Electrify.nz are electric bike specialists, supplying retailers nationwide and through their own shops in Auckland City, Auckland North Shore, Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin.
Free
9am - 6pm
Challenge your friends and family to a game of mini golf on our supply chain course. You'll have to navigate your golf ball through the real-life supply chain. Take on cargo ships, containers, railway tracks, trucks and more!
Free
9am - 6pm
Learn what creative and innovative ideas University of Auckland students think could be implemented at a port. Come and see these bright students' interactive 3D-printed models of their ideas including a floating port, collapsible containers and a new transportation method called the 'hyperloop'.
Free
9am - 6pm
Climb aboard! These tours weave in and out of the busy commercial wharves to give you a close-up look at the big ships, cranes and other machinery at work, accompanied by a detailed commentary.
Free
9.30am - 6pm
See what the port looks like in action aboard a free bus tour. This behind-the-scenes tour shows you a working port from the inside, big machinery and all!
Free
9.30am - 6pm
Take a 90 minute harbour tour on the historic steam tug boat - around the port and under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. While on board you can explore the whole vessel including the engine room and the boiler room where you can see the fires being stoked.
Adults $20
Children $10
Infants FREE
10am - 11.30am
Book online at http://bit.ly/DaldySeePort
Remember to bring your ticket or booking confirmation with you.
Step on board the mighty Hauraki Tug. It has the strength of seven and a half African elephants and can exert a pulling power of almost 70 tonnes. The Hauraki moves cruise ships, navy ships, container vessels and pretty much any large vessel that comes into the Waitematā Harbour.
FREE
10am - 3pm
No bookings required, just simply show up and join the queue!
To ensure you're safe, you must be wearing closed-toe, flat shoes and be able to walk without assistance to board the Hauraki.
Anzac class frigate, HMNZS TE KAHA, will be open to the public during the 2018 SeePort Festival. Come meet the crew and get a taste for life on board one of the Royal New Zealand Navy's two frigates.
FREE
10am - 3pm
No bookings required, just simply show up and join the queue!
See NZ Customs' newest patrol vessel Hawk V, and her predecessor Hawk IV, up close. These boats are tasked with protecting our waters and patrolling the border.
Free
10am - 4pm
Visit the Maritime Museums container at the SeePorts 2018 festival to learn how to become a great Seatrader.
Develop your Seatrader skills by completing all the trader’s activities and answering the trader’s questions that will explore the history of the port.
Complete each challenge to earn a stamp, once you have earned all 5 stamps you can trade them in to receive a Maritime Museum character sticker
Free
10am - 5pm
Turn your face into a work of art with free face painting!
Free
10.30am - 5.30pm
Check out the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust in action as we drop our SeePort MC, Sam Wallace, into the harbour to be rescued by the crew.
Free
11.30am - 12.30pm
See the Police's 'eye-in-the-sky' up close. The helicopter is equipped with gyro stabilised binoculars, forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera, night vision equipment and a night sun spotlight - all to get the best views of what is happening on the ground, any time night or day.
FREE
12.45pm - 1.45pm
Don't miss the 10 minute airshow at 2pm from the Royal New Zealand Navy! After the show the Seasprite will land so you can have a proper look at it up close. The Seasprites are primarily used as integrated air assets from the two ANZAC Frigates and when requested the multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury.
FREE
2pm - 2.15pm
Airshow 2pm - 2.15pm
Take a 90 minute harbour tour on the historic steam tug boat - around the port and under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. While on board you can explore the whole vessel including the engine room and the boiler room where you can see the fires being stoked.
Adults $20
Children $10
Infants FREE
2pm - 3.30pm
Book online at http://bit.ly/DaldySeePort
Remember to bring your ticket or booking confirmation with you.
After watching the Seasprite airshow at 2pm, make sure you stick around for a chance to get up close with the Seasprite and the Royal New Zealand Navy's 'fly boys'.
FREE
2.30pm - 5pm
Got what it takes to drive one of our towering cranes or straddles? Check out our Crane and Straddle Simulators - the state-of-the-art piece of training equipment arrived at the port late 2015. Put yourself in the driver's seat and see how you measure up to our stevedores!
FREE
9am - 3pm
Kids under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We're celebrating 5 years of SeePort by making available some Ports of Auckland items for sale. You can find t-shirts, caps, bucket hats, water bottles and some very special brick tug boat (a portion of whose proceeds go to Coastguard) all in the pop-up store.
Prices Vary
9am - 5pm
Discover your port from the sky! Take a short helicopter ride high above the port and harbour with Heletranz. Prices are heavily discounted exclusively for SeePort.
$89 per person
$400 for a family of 5 (weight dependent)
9am - 5pm
Flights are restricted by weight which may mean you can't fly or may not be able to fly with every member in your party. Boarding is at the operator's discretion.
While you visit the port, come explore the port of the past and what the port of the future could look like. The city of Auckland and the port of Auckland have grown together on the Waitematā and Manukau Harbours for more than 175 years. We have a plan to continue delivering for Aucklanders in the future and we'd love to share it with you.
FREE
9am - 6pm
Take to the (virtual) skies! Try your hand at flying the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's chopper in their state of the art training simulator.
Free
9am - 6pm
Think you could drive a train? KiwiRail is giving you a taste of what it’s like to be a train driver with its locomotive simulator.
The simulator looks like a freight container, but contains a classroom and cab, where you can test your skills.
Free
9am - 6pm
Experience the tall ship 'Spirit of New Zealand' from the comfort of a chair, with virtual reality.
Free
9am - 6pm
Learn how Sanford is fishing smarter and more sustainably. Check out the catch of the day and test your knowledge with prizes ranging from chocolate fish to seafood vouchers and meals at one of Auckland’s best restaurants. It’s good for the mussels and the soul.
Free
9am - 6pm
Take a free test ride on one of the awesome electric bikes that electrify.nz import through the Ports of Auckland. Electrify.nz are electric bike specialists, supplying retailers nationwide and through their own shops in Auckland City, Auckland North Shore, Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin.
Free
9am - 6pm
Challenge your friends and family to a game of mini golf on our supply chain course. You'll have to navigate your golf ball through the real-life supply chain. Take on cargo ships, containers, railway tracks, trucks and more!
Free
9am - 6pm
Learn what creative and innovative ideas University of Auckland students think could be implemented at a port. Come and see these bright students' interactive 3D-printed models of their ideas including a floating port, collapsible containers and a new transportation method called the 'hyperloop'.
Free
9am - 6pm
Climb aboard! These tours weave in and out of the busy commercial wharves to give you a close-up look at the big ships, cranes and other machinery at work, accompanied by a detailed commentary.
Free
9.30am - 6pm
See what the port looks like in action aboard a free bus tour. This behind-the-scenes tour shows you a working port from the inside, big machinery and all!
Free
9.30am - 6pm
Take a 90 minute harbour tour on the historic steam tug boat - around the port and under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. While on board you can explore the whole vessel including the engine room and the boiler room where you can see the fires being stoked.
Adults $20
Children $10
Infants FREE
10am - 11.30am
Book online at http://bit.ly/DaldySeePort
Remember to bring your ticket or booking confirmation with you.
Step on board the mighty Hauraki Tug. It has the strength of seven and a half African elephants and can exert a pulling power of almost 70 tonnes. The Hauraki moves cruise ships, navy ships, container vessels and pretty much any large vessel that comes into the Waitematā Harbour.
FREE
10am - 3pm
No bookings required, just simply show up and join the queue!
To ensure you're safe, you must be wearing closed-toe, flat shoes and be able to walk without assistance to board the Hauraki.
Anzac class frigate, HMNZS TE KAHA, will be open to the public during the 2018 SeePort Festival. Come meet the crew and get a taste for life on board one of the Royal New Zealand Navy's two frigates.
FREE
10am - 3pm
No bookings required, just simply show up and join the queue!
See NZ Customs' newest patrol vessel Hawk V, and her predecessor Hawk IV, up close. These boats are tasked with protecting our waters and patrolling the border.
Free
10am - 4pm
Visit the Maritime Museums container at the SeePorts 2018 festival to learn how to become a great Seatrader.
Develop your Seatrader skills by completing all the trader’s activities and answering the trader’s questions that will explore the history of the port.
Complete each challenge to earn a stamp, once you have earned all 5 stamps you can trade them in to receive a Maritime Museum character sticker
Free
10am - 5pm
See NZ Defence Force's biggest chopper up close and personal. The helicopter has the capability to support ground operations, disaster relief, search and rescue, counter-drug operations and counter terrorism. Police, Customs, Maritime NZ, Civil Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade, NZAID and the Department of Conservation are all able to call on the NH90.
Free
10am - 5pm
Turn your face into a work of art with free face painting!
Free
10.30am - 5.30pm
Check out the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust in action as we drop our SeePort MC, Sam Wallace, into the harbour to be rescued by the crew.
Free
11.30am - 12.30pm
Protector class off-shore patrol vessel, HMNZS Wellington will be open to the public during the 2018 SeePort Festival. Come meet the crew and get a taste for life on board one of the Royal New Zealand Navy's two patrol boats.
FREE
11am - 3pm
No bookings required, just simply show up and join the queue!
See the Police's 'eye-in-the-sky' up close. The helicopter is equipped with gyro stabilised binoculars, forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera, night vision equipment and a night sun spotlight - all to get the best views of what is happening on the ground, any time night or day.
FREE
12.45pm - 1.45pm
Take a 90 minute harbour tour on the historic steam tug boat - around the port and under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. While on board you can explore the whole vessel including the engine room and the boiler room where you can see the fires being stoked.
Adults $20
Children $10
Infants FREE
2pm - 3.30pm
Book online at http://bit.ly/DaldySeePort
Remember to bring your ticket or booking confirmation with you.
To commemorate Auckland Anniversary day and the cities rich maritime connections, one of the world’s single biggest one day sailing regattas will take place with a glorious spectacle featuring the vintage superstars of the past and the high tech heralds of the future.
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta attracts a huge fleet of vessels. Find a spot on Captain Cook or Marsden Wharves and watch the action unfold.
Free
From 8am
Got what it takes to drive one of our towering cranes or straddles? Check out our Crane and Straddle Simulators - the state-of-the-art piece of training equipment arrived at the port late 2015. Put yourself in the driver's seat and see how you measure up to our stevedores!
FREE
9am - 3pm
Kids under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We're celebrating 5 years of SeePort by making available some Ports of Auckland items for sale. You can find t-shirts, caps, bucket hats, water bottles and some very special brick tug boat (a portion of whose proceeds go to Coastguard) all in the pop-up store.
Captain Cook Wharf
9am - 5pm
Discover your port from the sky! Take a short helicopter ride high above the port and harbour with Heletranz. Prices are heavily discounted exclusively for SeePort.
$89 per person
$400 for a family of 5 (weight dependent)
9am - 5pm
Flights are restricted by weight which may mean you can't fly or may not be able to fly with every member in your party. Boarding is at the operator's discretion.
While you visit the port, come explore the port of the past and what the port of the future could look like. The city of Auckland and the port of Auckland have grown together on the Waitematā and Manukau Harbours for more than 175 years. We have a plan to continue delivering for Aucklanders in the future and we'd love to share it with you.
FREE
9am - 6pm
Take to the (virtual) skies! Try your hand at flying the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's chopper in their state of the art training simulator.
Free
9am - 6pm
Think you could drive a train? KiwiRail is giving you a taste of what it’s like to be a train driver with its locomotive simulator.
The simulator looks like a freight container, but contains a classroom and cab, where you can test your skills.
Free
9am - 6pm
Experience the tall ship 'Spirit of New Zealand' from the comfort of a chair, with virtual reality.
Free
9am - 6pm
Learn how Sanford is fishing smarter and more sustainably. Check out the trawler, the catch of the day and test your knowledge with prizes ranging from chocolate fish to seafood vouchers and meals at one of Auckland’s best restaurants. It’s good for the mussels and the soul.
Free
9am - 6pm
Take a free test ride on one of the awesome electric bikes that electrify.nz import through the Ports of Auckland. Electrify.nz are electric bike specialists, supplying retailers nationwide and through their own shops in Auckland City, Auckland North Shore, Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin.
Free
9am - 6pm
Challenge your friends and family to a game of mini golf on our supply chain course. You'll have to navigate your golf ball through the real-life supply chain. Take on cargo ships, containers, railway tracks, trucks and more!
Free
9am - 6pm
Learn what creative and innovative ideas University of Auckland students think could be implemented at a port. Come and see these bright students' interactive 3D-printed models of their ideas including a floating port, collapsible containers and a new transportation method called the 'hyperloop'.
Free
9am - 6pm
See what the port looks like in action aboard a free bus tour. This behind-the-scenes tour shows you a working port from the inside, big machinery and all!
Free
9.30am - 6pm
A special part of the Anniversary Day Regatta is the Tugboat Race! Although not known for their speed, tugboats are capable of putting on a good show for this special day. You'll see our very own working tugs Daldy, Waipapa, Waka Kume and Hauraki taking on other tugs large and small from across the Waitematā.
Free
10am - 11.30am
See NZ Customs' newest patrol vessel Hawk V, and her predecessor Hawk IV, up close. These boats are tasked with protecting our waters and patrolling the border.
Free
10am - 4pm
See NZ Defence Force's biggest chopper up close and personal. The helicopter has the capability to support ground operations, disaster relief, search and rescue, counter-drug operations and counter terrorism. Police, Customs, Maritime NZ, Civil Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade, NZAID and the Department of Conservation are all able to call on the NH90.
Free
10am - 4pm
Visit the Maritime Museums container at the SeePorts 2018 festival to learn how to become a great Seatrader.
Develop your Seatrader skills by completing all the trader’s activities and answering the trader’s questions that will explore the history of the port.
Complete each challenge to earn a stamp, once you have earned all 5 stamps you can trade them in to receive a Maritime Museum character sticker
Free
10am - 5pm
Turn your face into a work of art with free face painting!
Free
10.30am - 5.30pm
Protector class off-shore patrol vessel, HMNZS Wellington will be open to the public during the 2018 SeePort Festival. Come meet the crew and get a taste for life on board one of the Royal New Zealand Navy's two patrol boats.
FREE
11am - 3pm
No bookings required, just simply show up and join the queue!
Check out the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust in action as we drop our SeePort MC, Sam Wallace, into the harbour to be rescued by the crew.
Free
11.30am - 12.30pm
Step on board the mighty Hauraki Tug. It has the strength of seven and a half African elephants and can exert a pulling power of almost 70 tonnes. The Hauraki moves cruise ships, navy ships, container vessels and pretty much any large vessel that comes into the Waitematā Harbour.
FREE
12.30pm - 3pm
No bookings required, just simply show up and join the queue!
To ensure you're safe, you must be wearing closed-toe, flat shoes and be able to walk without assistance to board the Hauraki.
Climb aboard! These tours weave in and out of the busy commercial wharves to give you a close-up look at the big ships, cranes and other machinery at work, accompanied by a detailed commentary.
Free
12.30pm - 6pm
See the Police's 'eye-in-the-sky' up close. The helicopter is equipped with gyro stabilised binoculars, forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera, night vision equipment and a night sun spotlight - all to get the best views of what is happening on the ground, any time night or day.
FREE
12.45pm - 1.45pm
Take a 90 minute harbour tour on the historic steam tug boat - around the port and under the Auckland Harbour Bridge. While on board you can explore the whole vessel including the engine room and the boiler room where you can see the fires being stoked.
Adults $20
Children $10
Infants FREE
2pm - 3.30pm
Book online at http://bit.ly/DaldySeePort
Remember to bring your ticket or booking confirmation with you.
