MV Tuhoe River Cruise

Enjoy a unique view of the beautiful Kaiapoi and Waimakariri Rivers with a relaxing one hour river cruise on board the historic M.V. Tuhoe.

View a variety of bird life, river activity and stunning landscape scenes from the mountains of the Southern Alps to Banks Peninsula and Pegasus Bay.

FROM NZ $20 (Children’s rates available)

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

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Eftpos

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.

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