Auckland Harbour Sailing

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, so do what the locals do and come sailing. Heritage scow Ted Ashby sets sail six days a week out on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour with great views of the city skyline and Harbour Bridge.

  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 26 Jul 2024

Ted Ashby is a ketch-rigged deck scow, typical of the fleet of scows that once operated in northern New Zealand waters. Scows were flat-bottomed, centreboard vessels, most of which carried their cargo on deck. They were ideal for working estuaries and shallow harbours, and they carried logs, firewood, sand and shingle, machinery and stock. A few of the larger scows carried timber to Australia and America. This leisurely sail is the perfect way to see Auckland's beautiful skyline. All sailing tickets include entry the Museum galleries.

Location Te wāhi
Corner Quay & Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Airport: 20km to Auckland International Airport., Bus: 1 minute walk., Parking: The Museum does not have dedicated parking. Various parking options are available in Auckland city.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Ted Ashby is an uncovered vessel. She will not sail in more than 20 knots of wind.

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