Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20 - (Page 28)

Accommodation facilities will include four Queen sized double bedrooms each with their own ensuites and two rear lounges that can be converted into bedrooms providing 12 people to sleep in luxurious comfort. The top deck includes a heated 10 person spa pool, BBQ, sun lounges, wet bar, fridge and table and chair setting. The vessel will provide the latest in supreme comfort, class and style for both international and NZ tourists. Franklin community and a first for New Zealand. It is a great way to showcase Franklin’s talents to the international tourist market" said Gary Millington, Managing Director of Haven NZ. Other Franklin and New Zealand companies will provide support services including the hire equipment, security, plumbing, electrical work, outboard motors and marine accessories. The project see the culmination of a dream for Discovery Houseboat owners Ian and Judy Simpson who are enthusiastic about Franklin and have developed a strong passion for the history of the river and the desire to return it to it’s former glory when as many as 60 commercial boats such as the "Rawhiti 11" and "Freetrader" used the river. "The people of Franklin have been fantastic and very supportive of this venture. It has been an extensive, long process with many different parties involved but I would like to especially thank the local Iwi for their assistance," says Ian. A documentary is being produced on the construction of this unique venture for New Zealand and will also cover the history of Mercer, )6B@" A05("%C&5AB9&@ Tuakau Landing and the section of the Waikato River that the boat will use. The boat will be launched at Mercer with the intention to be based at historical site of Tuakau Landing. Public Open days will be offered as the boat nears completion. The boat will offer a variety of options, self drive, day drive and full service. Houseboating Adventures will continue to bring you regular updates on the progress of the Discovery and of the revitaization of the Waikato River. More The Waikato River, in New Zealand, is steeped in Maori history, the Maori Wars with the British in 1863/64 and later when there were no roads or rail, it became the natural corridor for the settler’s, agriculture and industry. Since the building of the Great South Road providing quicker and more convenient transport, for the past 50 years the river has been forgotten.

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Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20 Editor's Desk Info Houseboating Accessories Guide to Brokers & Dealers Job PROfile - State Dock's Sheila Helm World News New Zealand Launches New Houseboat Industry Job PROfile - Sumerset's Dave Corbin DreamBoats - Stardust's "Toy Garage", Sumerset's Wild at Heart II, Gibson's DreaManner Adventure Guide

Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20

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