Two-Night Houseboat Summer Cruise on the Waikato River for up to Eight People

The cruise is based on the lower Waikato River which is tidal and always calm

Itinerary:

• Depart from the historic Lapwood Landing, just below the British built 1863 Alexandra Redoubt, at 12 noon and cruise through the scenic “Riverland” before mooring the vessel in the calm waters in the channel between the large natural bush covered Kaiwaka Island and eastern shore.
• The owner will leave the vessel for you to enjoy the sunset, scenery, seclusion and tranquillity of the location, the luxury of the vessel and it’s many features for your overnight. 
• The crew return at 9.00am next morning to recover of the anchors for your cruise down river passing by the location of the 1863 Cameron Stockade (Camerontown) where on the 7th of September 1863, two Victoria Crosses and 5 Distinguished Conduct Medals were won, when 200 Kingite warriors attacked the stockade.
• Then a short distance down the river you pass by the steel mill water intake jetty and the first of the larger Whitebait stands named “Red Light Bay” can be seen.
• The old sand mining location, Ski Club and slipway are visible down river. Due to river conditions, the vessel will return a short distance upriver to its second overnight mooring. Once secure, if you have brought a kayak, jet ski or boat you are able to go ashore for a walk on the large island "Kaiwaka No2".
• Next morning it is Important that you depart at 9.00am for your cruise back up river to see the Historic Tuakau Bridge built prior to WW2 before docking at Lapwood landing so you arrive by 11.00am.

Includes: 

• Two night's accommodation for up to eight people
• Onboard spa pool 
• Tea, coffee, running drinking water all supplied on board 

Manuwai Vessel Features:

• Large widescreen LCD TV with SKY, surround sound in the forward area
• 4-6 luxury cabins with high-quality white linen
• 4 cabins with en-suite bathrooms
• Designer kitchen/galley with stainless steel appliances
• Gas cooktop with electric oven
• Ducted air-conditioning to all cabins & forward lounge area
• Combined VCR & DVD Player
• CD player for music in forward living area
• LCD TV’s with built-in DVD player in each cabin & both rear lounges
• 5th Toilet off the passageway for visitors or those sleeping in rear lounges
• 5th shower off the passageway for those sleeping in rear lounges
• Hair Dryers
• BOSS I-Phone/I-Pod portable player
• Approved city water supply from special holding tanks
• 240 v power supply

About Discovery River Cruises:

This houseboat offers the most prestigious quality to be found in a houseboat, combining quality, comfort, luxury and style. A qualified skipper will be on board at all times to steer the boat you will have the opportunity to take the wheel as well as help with other minor boat duties such as the setting and recovery of anchors. The boat comes equipped with all modern furnishings, lounge area, kitchen, on-deck spa pool and much more. This is an opportunity to get away with friends for a relaxed, memorable experience with Discovery River Cruises.