Ports of Auckland is gearing up for a busy weekend as the New Zealand city prepares to celebrate an annual festival.
The Auckland Anniversary Weekend, taking place from January 29th until February 1st, will see the port area take centre stage.
Both Volendam and Sun Princess cruise ships will be in port, the annual tug boat race will take place and more than 2,000 people will be treated to a free boat tour of the port and inner harbour.
February 2nd is also set to be a real hive of activity at the port, with three cruise ships calling, including the Europa, Clipper Odyssey and the recently-refurbished Dawn Princess.
Ports of Auckland's Wayne Mills said the docking area will host a total of 60 cruise ships over the 2009/10 cruise season.
"With every call adding over $1 million on average to the regional economy, this is great news for Auckland, especially for our hospitality and tourism providers," he noted.
"We are also expecting a visit from the famous Queen Mary 2, the world's largest ocean liner, in March," said Mr Mills. In December, it was announced that a three day sailing event is also set to take place in March in Auckland, as part of the Festival of Sail.
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