Monthly Outing: NZ Maritime Museum

Join us for a relaxed day of discovery at the New Zealand Maritime Museum in the Viaduct Harbour.

We are saving on petrol and taking the time to enjoy the journey together as we make the most of our free travel using our Gold Card.

The journey from Half Moon Bay itself offers a scenic and social start to the day before arriving at the Downtown Ferry Terminal. A short level stroll will see us arrive at the Museum where we will enjoy all the wonders the Museum offers including the new immersive exhibition:  Ngā Huhua: Abundance. Guided tours of the Museum will be available on the day before we stop for well-deserved refreshments at the onsite cafe.

We won’t be joining the Auckland traffic queues on the way home either – our ferry from Downtown Auckland will see us arrive back at Half Moon Bay without a traffic light in sight!

Costs: 
Ferry/bus: Free for SuperGold card holders with a registered Gold AT HOP card. 
Museum: Free for Auckland residents

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Location: Maritime Museum | Viaduct Harbour | Auckland City

Transport: Meet at Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am departure. Our return ferry departs at 2:25 pm from the Downtown Ferry Terminal arriving at Half Moon Bay at 3:00 pm

Getting to Half Moon Bay: we recommend using the bus with both the 734 and 735 routes servicing the Ferry Terminal. Some parking may be available, but it is likely to be a walk to the terminal.

RSVP: Click the link below or email virtual.village@hbh.org.nz to register.