Navy Warship HMNZS OTAGO Tour

HMNZS Otago was open to visitors as part of the Ports of Auckland Seeport Open Day, celebrating Auckland Anniversary Weekend and the 175th anniversary of Auckland City.

The OPVs enable the RNZN to conduct long range maritime patrol, surveillance, and operational activity around New Zealand, the Southern Ocean and into the Pacific. They are versatile vessels capable of multi-agency operations in support of regional security tasks.

Members of the public were invited to come visit one of the Navy's two Offshore Patrol Vessels. The crew of Otago were ready to welcome us onboard as part of wider festivities, so why not make the most of this chance to see New Zealand's Navy in action!

There was also be a Navy Seasprite helicopter on site. RHIB demonstrations were done in the harbour, and Defence Careers staff were on site to answer questions of those keen to join the Defence Force.

Having 3 boys in the house I figured this would be a great opportunity for them to get to see this Navy Warship from inside. Although we did this one as a family on the weekend, it still counts as an awesome field trip.