Explore Auckland’s sparkling Waitematā Harbour aboard the New Zealand Maritime Museum’s heritage scow, Ted Ashby. Help hoist the sails or simply sit back and absorb stunning views of the city skyline as you cruise beneath the iconic Harbour Bridge. After your sailing experience, spend some time at New Zealand Maritime Museum and discover the genius of early Pacific navigation and the great voyages of exploration to Aotearoa through to Blue Water Black Magic, a gallery dedicated to our extraordinary story of innovative design, meticulous teamwork, outstanding leadership and New Zealand's international success in sailing.

Experience the best things to see in Auckland with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket! The route takes approximately 1 hour to complete however, you will want to hop off and take your time to discover the great city sights, tree-lined streets, picturesque beaches, and fashionable shopping districts at your own pace. The Auckland Explorer Bus is a great way to navigate your way around New Zealand’s largest city. Locations include Downtown Auckland Bastion Point Lookout Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland Museum Parnell Village Newmarket Auckland Art Gallery  Sky City and Sky Tower