A BIG THANKS to the Railway Enthusiasts Society, all the passengers and crew, especially the stokers who managed to keep steam up with that awful coal!

Yes, we have created a different cruise to give you a chance to view Ponui, Rotoroa and Pakatoa Islands. We depart from Devonport at 8:30 a.m. and travel via the Tamaki Straight looking across at Maraetai Beach and the coastline. Once we reach Kauri Point on Ponui, we follow Ponui via the sandspit passage (a first for the Tug) passing between Ponui and Pakihi Islands.

RES trip east

We then steam past the outside of Ponui past such places as Third Bay, Bryants Bay and Scullys Reef. Next comes cruising between Ponui and Rotoroa Islands via the Ruth’s Passage giving fantastic views of both islands. We then turn right – travel past Rotoroa Island and travel between Rotoroa and Pakatoa via Frechmens Gap. We go past Pakatoa and return to Auckland via the Waiheke Channel. We aim to be home at Devonport by 4 p.m. Included in your fare is a muffin for morning tea and a light lunch of meat patty, sausage and bun. Tea and coffee is available for a gold coin donation at the ship’s galley.

Your support is essential to preserve this maritime icon. Please note: course may be altered in the event of bad weather.
The fare for this trip is only $88.00

Full information with tickets is sent 10 days prior to trip departure.

To book Click Here for the PDF booking form or contact:

WC DALDY EASTERN-HAURAKI GULF

C/O Railway Enthusiasts Society

PO Box 13-684 Onehunga

Auckland 1643

YOUR HOSTS: Bruce Jackson and John Hunter