Ariana At The Paeroa Maritime Museum & Park

Following on from yesterdays story on the weekends journey to and from the Paeroa Maritime Museum & Park, today we shine the light on one of the coolest attractions at the Museum.

The classic wooden 34’ launch Ariana , under the command of skipper and tour guide – Peter Vandersloot, takes passengers from the Museums dock to the town dock in the centre of Paeroa township. The journey takes approx. 55 minutes and passengers normally do the return journey via bus – the trip is very tide dependent, so always check in advance re sailings.

I recommend the ride, for me it was the highlight of the weekend, and we were treated to a good old school – morning tea at the RSA, just so good 🙂

Read more on the trip and the other vessels servicing the route at the link below

https://historicalmaritimepark.co.nz/park-services/river-cruises/

Ariana was built by Lane Brothers in Auckland’s Judges Bay in 1923, more about her provenance at the link above.