Jane Gifford

Jane Gifford The Jane Gifford is the country's last remaining rigged sailing scow. She was built in 1908.

She moved to Warkworth in 2005, got restored and is since used for private and public sailings and historical charters on the Mahurangi River.

29/03/2026

We are back running trips!

We have had a trying summer, but we are running the following trips:

Sunday 5th April, 9:30 departure, for a 2 hour trip

Sunday 10th May, 1200 departure, for a 2 hour trip

All welcome, cash please.

Jane Gifford has been moved up the wharf today and lit up for the Mahurangi Winter festival of lights, with special than...
26/06/2025

Jane Gifford has been moved up the wharf today and lit up for the Mahurangi Winter festival of lights, with special thanks to Carlton Party Hire in Warkworth for their lights. Come and see the Jane and join the festivities on Saturday in Warkworth Town Centre.

And just like that we are out of the water for survey. This year is the four yearly survey, which is a bit more invasive...
15/05/2025

And just like that we are out of the water for survey. This year is the four yearly survey, which is a bit more invasive than the 2 year one. While she is out the antifoul will be redone. Thanks as always to Robertson boats for lifting us out yet again. And thanks to our volunteers who have already started the prep for new antifoul paint.

Saturday 19 April trip- CancelledUnfortunately the weather for this weekend is not what we would like for our last publi...
17/04/2025

Saturday 19 April trip- Cancelled

Unfortunately the weather for this weekend is not what we would like for our last public trip of the season. For the comfort of our passengers and out wonderful volunteers, we have regretfully decided that we must cancel the two hour trip. We hope you all have a wonderful Easter despite the weather.

We look forward to hosting everyone on the Jane Gifford again when the weather improves later in the year.

Thank you for your support, it helps keep Jane Gifford going.

(If anyone likes sanding antifoul, let us know, we've got lots to sand next month!)

04/04/2025

Well the rain has stopped, so we are all go for our trip at 1300 today down to Duck Creek and back.
Hope to see you onboard.

EXCURSIONS 2025We are back doing public trips! We will be very pleased to be able to take you out on our heritage scow t...
13/12/2024

EXCURSIONS 2025

We are back doing public trips!

We will be very pleased to be able to take you out on our heritage scow the Jane Gifford. River trips from Warkworth are as follows:

Month Date Departure time Length Type
Jan 25 Thursday 2nd January 10:00 1 hour Public
Jan 25 Monday 6th January 13:00 1 hour Public
Jan 25 Sunday 19th January 11:00 2 hours Public
Feb 25 Sunday 2nd February 11:00 2 hours Public
Feb 25 Saturday 22nd February 14:30 1 hour Public
Mar 25 Sunday 23rd March 15:00 1 hour Public

Payment for trips is in cash on the day.

Our river cruises depart from and return to Warkworth Town Wharf unless otherwise stated. Please be on the wharf ready to board 15 minutes before the published departure time. At the moment we can only accept cash payment for public sailings as there is no EFTPOS on board. Please wear flat, soft soled shoes. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments.

In the rare event a trip has to be cancelled due to bad weather we will post an update on our page an hour before departure time

Fares are:
Duration Adults Seniors Child Family
1 hour $35 $30 $5 $80
2 hour $45 $40 $10 $110

Address

Warkworth Wharf
Warkworth
0910

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