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The Red Boats - Riverhead Cruise

Highlights

Experience Auckland to the fullest with this sightseeing Riverhead Cruise!
Enjoy a relaxing cruise, passing points of interest and iconic Auckland landmarks
Stop at the historic Riverhead Tavern for delicious pub fare and a cold drink in the sun!

Enjoy a relaxing cruise through Auckland's upper Waitemata Harbour on the Riverhead Cruise!

Departing from Westhaven Marina in downtown Auckland you soon leave the city in you're wake as the cruise takes you under the Auckland Harbour Bridge towards the unchartered waters of the upper harbour estuary. Along the way you'll pass scenic points of interest and landmarks including the Chelsea Sugar Refinery, Kauri Point and Herald Island.

Continuing on the cruise passes Riverlea, Brighams Creek, and Harkins Point tracing the footsteps of the early traders and scows that once negotiated these waters. After 90 minutes of relaxed cruising, and taking in the sites with informative commentary along the way you arrive at the historic Riverhead Tavern.

At around 150 years old the Riverhead Tavern is one of the oldest and most prestigious taverns in New Zealand, rich in history and more popular than ever there are a multitude of options to enjoy here from fantastic à la carte dining at The Landing Restaurant, to simple pub fare and a cold beer in the sun at the Portage Sports Bar.

After a couple of hours relaxing at the tavern, it's time to board the vessel again for the return trip to Auckland. Enjoy a drink from the onboard cash bar, take in the sights and play a tune on the juke box there's still plenty of time to relax and enjoy life on the return journey.

Adult $43.00

Child $22.00 (5-15 years old)

Infant $0.00 (0-4 years old)

Duration

Allow approx 5.5 hours for the experience

Location

Departs from Pier Z, Westhaven Marina, downtown Auckland.

Restrictions

Accessibility: All guests arriving at The Riverhead via ferry must be of reasonable fitness and able to ascend 55 (relatively steep) steps to reach the venue unaided.
There is no elevator and all venues are at the top of said stairs.

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

Departures: The Riverhead Cruise departures are based around tidal access to the upper Waitemata harbour (normally working 2 hours on either side of high tide).
Duration: The total trip duration is approximately 5.5 hours, with the ferry journey taking 1.5 hours each way & a leisurely 2.5 hours at The Riverhead Historic Tavern.
Cancellations: All bookings are non-refundable.
Important: Please specify your restaurant of choice through the check out, with choice between The Landing Restaurant or Portage Bar at The Riverhead Tavern.
Red Boats will endeavour to book your preference but this is all dependant on availability at the time of booking.
Note: Price includes the Cruise Only. Dining at The Landing Restaurant or Portage Bar at The Riverhead Tavern is at own cost, as are drinks from the cash bar on board the boat.

Available Bookings from 26 Mar to 8 Apr 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$22.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$22.00
Infant Free of Charge

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Grant Gordon from New Zealand wrote on 13 January 2025

Redboats

A great day out, highly recommended.

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biancaw7 from New Zealand wrote on 05 January 2025

Great harbour cruise

Relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable Captain, sharing the history of the harbour. Friendly crew and truly an enjoyable cruise.

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deidred from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2024

Fantastic outing!

Red boat was a fantastic experience with family and friends. Crew was professional and left on time, which I really liked. Make sure you are there 15min before cruise leaves or you will be left behind. The Riverhead is a lovely pub with relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed seeing Auckland from the water

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dietrichtb from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2024

Red boat trip with parents

Good trip out. The total duration is slightly too long.

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dietrichtb from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2024

Red boat rip

Good trip out. The total duration is slightly too long.

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Child 5-15 years old

Infant 0-4 years old

^*This option must be made together with another price type.

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