Kaipara Cruise

Kaipara Cruises is a popular tourist attraction located in Parakai, Auckland, New Zealand.

The cruise takes visitors on a journey through the River systems and inner harbor past Shelly Beach to view the expanse of New Zealand's largest inland waterway. The cruise is very informative and lasts for five hours, with two hours of cruising, two hours at Shelly Beach for lunch, and an hour returning to the wharf. Visitors can expect to enjoy a relaxing cruise with interesting commentary along the way. The food is plentiful, and the owners are friendly and approachable. The cruise is a great way to explore the Kaipara Harbour, which stretches for 37 miles from north to south. Although it was once New Zealand's busiest port, carrying kauri wood and rubber, it is not commercially highly active.