Picton Self-Guided Audio Tour
Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.
Enjoy a cultural self-guided audio tour of the serene seaside area of Picton. This tour will take you on a historical journey where you will learn about Picton’s Māori past and see sights such as the ancient Whaling Harpoon and postcard perfect Picton foreshore.
per adult from
$17
NZDDuration
1 to 3 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Zip folder of audio files and map
- Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Self-Paced
- Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map
What's excluded :
- Audio device
- Transportation
- Food/drinks
- Headphones
- Entry/Admission - Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
- Entry/Admission - Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton
- Entry/Admission - War Memorial
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, 1 Auckland St, Picton 7220 New Zealand
Based on the antiquated design of the frigates being constructed in Londo
n at the time, Edwin Fox
was built by William Foster in Sulkeali, India in 1853.
An overall length of 157 feet, it took only 9
months to build the vessel, and was sold before her completion in that year to Englishman Sir
George Edmund Hodgkinson, who name
d her Edwin Fox after a well
-
known Quaker from
Southampton.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton, London Quay, Picton New Zealand
This type
of harpoon gun is one which would have been securely mounted on the bow of whaling
boats. Until the early 20th century, whalers would hunt their prey using lances and handheld
harpoon guns, meaning that their job would bring them remarkably close to the an
imals in order to
attack.
During the 1920s, mounted harpoon guns and explosive tips were introduced to make the
hunt and the kill far easier.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: War Memorial, 24 London Quay, Picton 7220 New Zealand
Mo
st townships in New Zealand have a dedicated area of remembrance, and Picton is no
different.
The War Memorial Arch was constructed as part of the renovation of the foreshore and in
honour of the men of the Queen Charlotte Sound who had been killed in ser
vice during World War I
between 1914 and 1918. Showing loyalty to the British Crown, men from all over the country were
sent overseas to ally to the British Forces.
Duration: 15 minutes Departure Point :
Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, The Foreshore, Picton 7220, New ZealandDeparture Time :
9:00 AMReturn Detail :
Sennen House Boutique Bed and Breakfast, 9 Oxford Street, Picton 7220, New ZealandHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, warm clothing
- Please note this is an audio tour; No physical guide will accompany you
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Our audio tours are self guided and you can take the tour safely in your own bubble. Download the tour to your iPhone or Android while you have internet. You can start the tour at a time and place to suit your needs. A safe way to explore!
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Language
English - Audio
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Citywalksz Ltd
Activity ID: V-30114P8
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