An icon on Wellington's waterfront, the Hikitia floating crane is considered to be the world's oldest ship of this type still in operation today.
IPENZ recognises that this steam powered floating crane is an important part of New Zealand's engineering heritage.
Weighing 926 tonnes, this floating crane was constructed in Scotland in 1926 and sailed under its own power with crane erected to New Zealand. The epic journey of the crane lasted 84 days. This is regarded as the longest voyage of any such vessel.
It served the Wellington Harbour until the mid 1980's and is indicative of the progressive engineering enterprise of the Wellington Harbour Board. In 1943, the crane helped put out a ship fire that could have caused the destruction of the downtown Wellington area. Due to wartime censorship the story was not told for many years.
Hikitia Floating Crane is the oldest known operating steam powered floating crane in the world.
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Discover the charm of the Martinborough wine region, visit three top wineries for curated tastings—perfect for those short on time but eager for a premium wine experience.
Discover the many sides of Wētā Workshop’s creativity. Find out about how movie effects and props are made on a guided tour of this film industry leader located on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula.
Discover the Remutaka Range's rich rail history and natural beauty on this mountain bike tour from Wellington. Learn about the fell railway system as you cycle through tunnels and across bridges.
Hire one of our high-quality electric bikes and cruise up Wellington's steep hills or ride the bays with ease.
Experience a slice of Wellington's history and travel on one of New Zealand's only running funicular railways.
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Martinborough wine region for 5 tantalizing tasting experiences. Savor a delicious lunch and sample local artisan products, ranging from world-class wines to cheese, chocolate, craft beers and olive oil.
Join a guided half-day tour through Wairarapa, tasting local cheese, chocolate, and wine. Explore top food spots and enjoy the unique flavours of this scenic and renowned culinary region.
Experience the magic of Lord of the Rings with a guided tour of the film sites around Central Wellington. Recreate some iconic scenes then do the behind the scenes tour at Weta cave. Ka Rawe!
Embark on a tour of the Lord of the Rings filming locations in Wellington. Visit the Mount Victoria Lookout, the Hobbiton Woods, and the Weta Workshop in Miramar.
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