MV Kawau Isle, was purpose built for the mail and ferry run from Kawau Island to Sandspit

 

Riverhead Ferry Special Functions

We can cater for your private charter - Xmas functions, work parties, birthdays, stag/hen parties, etc.

Start and finish your cruise at our berth at Z Pier.

Fully licensed bar onboard. You are welcome to set up a Bar Tab or have individual cash sales (cash only, no eftpos or credit cards please).

All drinks $5 – wine, beer or double nip spirits.
Groups may arrange direct credit or cheque payment on invoice for Bar Tab. (No BYO please).

Herald Island BBQ
Fare: $55/person - includes BBQ & cruise
(35 pax maximum, 15 pax minimum)
Licensed Bar onboard – all drinks $5 – (cash drinks or bar tab)

We tour the Viaduct Harbour, Maritime Museum Basin and Westhaven Marina, before or after cruising the sheltered Upper Waitemata Harbour.

We take you under the Harbour Bridge, past Chelsea Sugar Factory, Kauri Point Ammunition Storage, Hobsonville Airbase and right up to Riverhead, tide permitting

We then tie up at a private jetty in a fabulous setting on Herald Island for the BBQ meal served on the boat.

BBQ menu - buffet style
Starters
A selection of fresh breads, hummus, crackers, chips, dips,

Mains
Scotch or eye fillet Steak
Sliced roast chicken
(For the Xmas Buffet a ham can be substituted for the above items)
Mini sausages or regular sausages (Vegetarian sausages or patties if required)
Spicy seafood – prawns, etc.
Gourmet potatoes seasoned with herbed butter
Tossed green leaf salad with French dressing or mayo
Spicy baby beetroot salad

Sweets
Seasonal Fruit Platter –
strawberries, pineapple, melon, grapes, etc.
Chocolate pasties or slice
Coffe/tea complimentary

Island Picnic (or special boat functions)
(For functions held on boat anywhere other than Herald Island, for example Harbour Cruise, Rangitoto/Islington Bay Kiosk, Motuihe Island, Tamaki River)

Fare: $55/person
includes cruise and catering (Max 40 pax. Min 20 pax)
Licensed Bar onboard – all drinks $5 (can be taken ashore)
Cash bar or bar tab (no byo).

Menu (served on Island or on boat)
Starters
Selection of fresh tear-apart breads, Turkish bread,
French bread, chips
Variety of dips, e.g. salsa, hummus

Mains
Glazed Ham
Sliced Seasoned Roast Chicken Salad
Spicy Seafood Salad (prawns, calamari, mussels, etc.)

Salads
Chickpea Salad
Tossed Green Salad and balsamic or mayo dressing
Spicy Baby Beetroot Salad
Gourmet Potato Salad with herbed butter

Sweets
Seasonal Fruit Platter –
strawberries, pineapple, melon, grapes etc
Chocolate brownie/cake

Tea/coffee complimentary on boat

FAQs
Payment:
We don’t have eftpos or credit card facilities on the boat but payment can be made by direct credit or cheque on invoice immediately after the function.
We ask for a $200 deposit (by direct credit or cheque) in advance once date and time are arranged.

Fully licensed bar on board.
You are welcome to set up a Bar Tab or have individual cash sales (cash only, no eftpos or credit cards please).
All drinks $5 – wine, beer or double nip spirits.
Groups may arrange direct credit or cheque payment on invoice for bar tab. (No BYO please).

Music:
There is a sound system on the boat, you are welcome to play our cds or bring your own CDs or MP3 players.

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The MV Kawau Isle and the cruises we offer are ideal for group charters for seniors, work functions and family fun.

The Riverhead Ferry is able to go further inland than other charter boats on all river way voyages.

The Riverhead Ferry is able to go further inland than other charter boats on all river way voyages. Call (09) 376 0819 or email info@riverheadferry.co.nz to make an enquiry or to book your trip.

Riverhead Cruise
...a truly enjoyable evening... a superb way to mark our son's 50th and we would happily recommend you to anyone contemplating a similar outing or
seeking inspiration. Personally my wife and I would love to keep the Thames - Paeroa trip in view for maybe next year.
Peter & Pat Dilley 14th November, 2005

 

Riverhead Ferry is operated by
Meyer Maritime Ltd, 24 Cooper St. Arch Hill, Auckland
Telephone: (09) 376 0819

Cath Meehan (021) 171 1346
Paul Meyer (021) 138 1702
info@riverheadferry.co.nz

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