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2023-24 SHELLY BEACH SAILING DATES:

 Due to the Cafe' at Shelly Beach being closed , we no longer go ashore at Shelly Beach however, we cruise past Shelly Beach with commentary on our 4 hour River and Harbour Cruise.

4 Hour River and Harbour Cruise

Departure Dates 2023-24:

CLUB AND GROUP BOOKINGS ONLY

Public sailings still to be advised

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Join Kaipara Cruises on a 4 hour voyage of discovery from Parakai exploring the river  systems and inner harbour of the Southern Kaipara.

 

 This Cruise Features:

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Cruise through the Historic Kaipara River & Harbour past Shelly Beach to the middle of the inner harbour.

• Explore the Kaipara and Kaukapakapa Rivers viewing the large stands of native bush.

• Sight many bays and inlets accessible only by boat.

• History, Maori Pa Sites, Birdlife, ecology and nature cruise.

• Cruise past the proposed site of New Zealand's 1st nuclear power plant.

• From the middle of the harbour view, Tapora, Sth Kaipara Heads and Pouto Point, also

• Sight a couple of large sculptures on Alan Gibbs Sculpture farm that can be seen from the Kewpie Too as we cruise down past Shelly Beach.

 

Trip Duration:  4 hours 

"Informative Commentary"

"Calm Sheltered Inland Waterways"

BYO LUNCH 

Tea, Coffee and soft drinks for sale on board (cash only)​

 Cost:    Adults - $35.00 per person     

Children 5-14yrs: $15.00 per person 0-4yrs free

No Eftpos or c/c facilities available

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Phone: 09 420 8466 for bookings or

Email: kaiparacruises@xtra.co.nz

 

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL