The MV Tuhoe is an historic schooner that was built in
1919 and secured in 2004 by the MV Tuhoe Kaipaoi Rivertown
Trust. Departing from the Kaiapoi Wharf, you will cruise
the lower Kaiapoi and Waimakariri Rivers for a peaceful hour.
Sailings generally take place on Sundays and Public Holidays
between October and June the following year. For sailings
details and to make a booking contact the Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor
Centre, phone 03 327 3134. Bookings are essential.
Booking Office (Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor
Centre)
Mon-Fri: 9.30am - 5pm
Sat/Sun: 10am - 4pm
Public Holidays: 11am-4pm (closed Christmas Day)
Hours of Operation
Sailing times vary – see above for details
Directions
Heading north on SH1 from Christchurch, travel over the Waimakariri bridge and take 2nd exit. Turn right onto Ohoka Road and drive up to Williams Street. Turn left and drive through Kaiapoi. Turn left onto Raven Quay just before you get to the Kaiapoi River Bridge.
Methods of Payment
Address:
Booking Office (Kaiapoi i-SITE Visitor Centre)
7644
Kaiapoi
Phone:
+64 3 327 3134
Fax:
+64 3 327 3135
Duration
One hour. Bookings essential.
What to Wear
Dress sensibly for the outdoors and weather conditions.
We Provide
Toilet facilities available on board.