The Waipa Delta. Hamilton. New Zealand.
S 37° 47.310 E 175° 17.280
60H E 349254 N 5816270
Cruise the Waikato River aboard the replica paddle steamer, Waipa Delta. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery and local landmarks. A unique experience with full commentary on the sights and sounds of the Waikato River on the midday cruise and live entertainment on the evening cruise. On board dining is optional.
Waymark Code: WM3Z8D
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 06/09/2008
Views: 64
Cruise along New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato River.
You’ll find the Waipa Delta cruising on the river in the heart of Hamilton City. The jetty is perched on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and on the edge of the very pretty Memorial Park.
You can book online at Waipa Delta Online Booking.
If you'd prefer to call them, the freephone number is:
0800 4PADDLE (0800 472 335)
For direct reservations, call +64 7 854 7813
The Price Schedule for Cruises and Meals is available, click here.
Latest News: The Waipa Delta is at present sailing in Auckland Harbour. See below:
In 1985 the Waipa Delta was designed and built from the memory of two great paddle steamers, the Waipa and the Delta. The Waipa Delta was built in Tauranga and launched and tested on the harbour before her journey across the Kaimai Ranges aboard a house removal truck. From 1985 until early 2009 the Waipa Delta cruised the Waikato River based in Hamilton.
In early June 2009, with a crew of nine, the Waipa Delta began her epic journey by river, sea and ocean to complete the delivery voyage to her new home base here on Prince's Wharf. The voyage took the Waipa Delta down the Waikato River to Port Waikato, across the infamous Waikato Bar, up the rugged west coast of New Zealand and around New Zealand’s most northern tip of Cape Rienga. From here she cruised down the east coast to Auckland with stopovers in the beautiful harbour of Whangaroa, The Bay of Islands, Tutukaka, Whangarei, and Kawau Island.
Another boat now cruises the Waikato River. See: "Te Awa Kuini"
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