5 day School Holiday Programmes

$1,575.00

Five unforgettable days, one legendary yacht. Set sail across the stunning Hauraki Gulf and explore the wild beauty of coastal Aotearoa. Along the way, students build confidence, stretch their comfort zones, and experience the kind of adventure that stays with them for life. This journey also counts toward the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award—whether it's Bronze or Silver qualifying, or Gold practice or residential, but this is optional.

Experience sailing, hands on.

Learn the ropes - literally. Students get stuck-in with hoisting sails, steering the helm, and understanding how a yacht runs smoothly as a team.

Five unforgettable days, one legendary yacht. Set sail across the stunning Hauraki Gulf and explore the wild beauty of coastal Aotearoa. Along the way, students build confidence, stretch their comfort zones, and experience the kind of adventure that stays with them for life. This journey also counts toward the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award—whether it's Bronze or Silver qualifying, or Gold practice or residential, but this is optional.

Experience sailing, hands on.

Learn the ropes - literally. Students get stuck-in with hoisting sails, steering the helm, and understanding how a yacht runs smoothly as a team.

Joining Details

  • Where to meet – Please meet at the Explore Kiosk (220 Quay Street) in the Viaduct at 0900 SHARP on day of departure . Once everyone is there, a crew member will collect you and take you to the yacht. 

  • How to get there 

    • If driving - the best place to park is the downtown carpark

    • If coming from the airport - the SkyDrive bus, departing every 30 minutes and the duration is approx 40 minutes depending on traffic

    • If by train - disembark at Britomart and walk 10 minutes to the Viaduct
       

  • What to wear – Wet weather gear for the boats is provided (and lifejackets which must be worn), but we suggest guests wear layers of clothes. You should have been sent a gear list.

  • Bad weather – We will stay in touch and if we have to cancel due to bad weather, but this is unlikely. 
     

  • Back on dock – You will be back at the Viaduct at approximately 1600 on the final day