Picton Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
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  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    09:00 AM
  • Return Details :
    Please note this is an audio tour, there is no physical guide. There is no set meeting point or time. Once downloaded, you can listen to it whenever you want. For the best experience, please use our .. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

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 Pictons Mori past and see sights such as the ancient Whaling Harpoon and postcard perfect Picton foreshore.

Know More about this tour


Based on the antiquated design of the frigates being constructed in London at the time, Edwin Foxwas built by William Foster in Sulkeali, India in 1853.An overall length of 157 feet, it took only 9months to build the vessel, and was sold before her completion in that year to Englishman SirGeorge Edmund Hodgkinson, who named her Edwin Fox after a well-known Quaker fromSouthampton.
This typeof harpoon gun is one which would have been securely mounted on the bow of whalingboats. Until the early 20th century, whalers would hunt their prey using lances and handheldharpoon guns, meaning that their job would bring them remarkably close to the animals in order toattack.During the 1920s, mounted harpoon guns and explosive tips were introduced to make thehunt and the kill far easier.
Most townships in New Zealand have a dedicated area of remembrance, and Picton is nodifferent.The War Memorial Arch was constructed as part of the renovation of the foreshore and inhonour of the men of the Queen Charlotte Sound who had been killed in service during World War Ibetween 1914 and 1918. Showing loyalty to the British Crown, men from all over the country weresent overseas to ally to the British Forces.

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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.
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.
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.

Inclusions

  • Self-Guided Audio Tour
  • Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map
  • Self-Paced
  • Zip folder of audio files and map

Exclusions

  • Audio device
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Headphones

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, warm clothing

Please note this is an audio tour; No physical guide will accompany you

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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

Traveler Reviews

  • 28-Jan-2023

    Terrible. Never got access to Audio files. And vendor not accessible for help. Want credit. Will never use service again

  • 16-Nov-2020

    Cool little city with interesting points to see. Simple download to our cellphones and the map was a bonus. Good information.

  • 12-Oct-2020

    This is no way affiliated with The Edwin Fox Museum and it seems to have attached itself to our page.

  • 24-Jan-2020

    Couldn’t download the audio file due to slow 3G cell service. So I wasted the fee. If you buy the tour, download when you have high speed internet.

  • 30-Nov-2017

    This was a great way to take a personal walking tour of Picton. The information was easy to download and install on the phone. Narrative was very informative and instructions from point to point were clear and easy to follow.

  • 30-Nov-2017

    This was a great way to take a personal walking tour of Picton. The information was easy to download and install on the phone. Narrative was very informative and instructions from point to point were clear and easy to follow.