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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
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 mins
2. Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton
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 mins
3. War Memorial
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 mins

Inclusion

Audio files and GPS map

Self-Paced

Exclusion

Admission Fees

Transportation

Food/drinks

Audio device

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.

No admission fees or physical guide included.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey

Available only in English.

Supplied by Citywalksz Ltd

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