Riverhead Tavern Cruise | 'Auckland's Best Day Out'

This is 'Auckland's best day out'. Take this historical ferry journey up Auckland's Upper Harbour to the Riverhead, New Zealand's oldest riverside tavern. Book your Riverhead Tavern Cruise and your desired restaurant or bar at the same time.

  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 26 Jul 2024

Just over 5 hours of a classic Kiwi experience. The Riverhead Tavern is a fantastic place to visit, with its à La Carté Restaurant connected to an outside deck surrounded by 100-year-old oak trees overlooking the river, while the classic Kiwi neighbourhood bar makes a wonderful place to unwind with a cold beer and a game of pool. And cruising there with an onboard bar and great views of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour will make it even more memorable.

You’ll cruise the route of the early settlers, leaving the city behind as you slide under the Auckland Harbour Bridge, cruise past the Chelsea Sugar Factory, and leave Herald Island to port, venturing up the sheltered waterways to the top of the harbour, arriving at the tavern in 1.5 hours.

Location Te wāhi
31 Westhaven Drive, Saint Marys Bay, Auckland Central
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Town: 2.6kms from Auckland CBD., Airport: 32 minutes (27.8kms) from Auckland international Airport., Bus: There is a bus stop 5-10 minutes walk away from Z Pier on Fanshawe Street., Parking: There is a large pay and display carpark where you can park your car (in white spaces only).

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

The Riverhead Ferry has covered indoor seating spaces. In the event of bad weather (severe wind or swells) then we will reschedule or offer a full refund.