Enjoy the best of Wellington with a cruise on the city’s unique harbour ferry service. Now offering 3 specific tailored cruise options for school groups:

 

 

1. The Matiu Somes Island Excursion

                   

    

Explore this fascinating island steeped in 

local history from early Maori settlement to

it’s more recent status as a DOC reserve. The

views from all over the easy walking tracks

are unsurpassed. Native bird life abounds

and you may even see a residential Tuatara!

Departs Queens Wharf 10.00am & 12.00pm

Returns from Matiu 12.50pm & 3.25pm

 

School party concession price

All passengers $11.00 (adults included)

 

 

2.The Harbour Discovery Cruise

 

An Adventurous and fun way to explore

Wellington Harbour aboard the Dominion

Post ferry. A live on board commentary

especially tailored to the children’s

age group reveals the harbours

rich and exciting heritage.

Departs Queens Wharf 10.00am

Returns Queens wharf 11.30am

 

School party concession price

All passengers $11.00 (adults included)

 

 

 

For Bookings for

Matiu Somes Island Excursion and the Harbour Discovery Cruise

Ph 04 499 1282

Fax 04 499 1288

info@eastbywest.co.nz

www.eastbywest.co.nz

 

 

 

 

3. The New Ship & Chip Trip

 

  

A day excursion exploring Matiu/Somes Island, the historic Petone foreshore and Wellington’s fabulous waterfront - only $25.00 per student including lunch.

All with one phone call to experience:

·                                 Museum of Wellington & Queens Wharf

·                                 Ferry sailings on Wellington harbour

·                                 Matiu Somes Island

·                                 Fish & Chip lunch

·                                 Petone Settlers Museum

 

The day starts at 9am with an education programme at the unique Museum of Wellington (formerly City and Sea); where you’ll gain a fascinating insight into early Wellington harbour.

You’ll board the East by West Ferry at 10 am bound for Petone Wharf where you can stroll along the beachfront to the wonderful Petone Settlers Museum. Educators will provide a programme which includes the arrival of colonial settlers and early interaction with Tangata whenua – Maori inhabitants.

Fish and chips are delivered for lunch, courtesy of John’s Fish Market, before the ferry transfers you to Matiu Somes Island. You’ll be met by Department of Conservation Educators who introduce you to the island’s history and unique flora and fauna.

The ferry operators provide an entertaining harbour commentary on the ride back to Queens Wharf (arr approx 2.00pm) where you’ll be met by Museum staff before exploring the Wharf area where you can find out about its changing role from service area for commerce and sea traffic to recreation and leisure destination.

Payment is required on the day. Minimum group size 35, maximum 80.
Duration 8.45 am to 2.45 pm.
Recommended for Levels 3 and up.

*Over 2000 students have already enjoyed this exciting programme!

Price for Ship & Chips Trip is $25.00 per student, includes ferry transfers, Museum programmes, teaching resources and fish & chip lunch.

 

Bookings for the Ship & Chips Trip should be directed to :

James Dickson

Education Services

Museum of Wellington

museumofwellingtoneducation@wmt.org.nz

Tel 04 496 1943.  Fax 04 4961949.