Explore Group
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Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Ferry & tourism company |
| Founded | 2001 in Auckland |
| Headquarters | , |
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| Parent | Moturua Properties Limited |
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| Website | exploregroup |
Explore Group Limited is a ferry and tourism company located in New Zealand and Australia. The company operates in the Bay of Islands, Whitsunday Islands, Hauraki Gulf and Waitematā Harbour.[1] Explore operates sailing experiences on former Americas Cup Yachts, excursions and public transport ferry services for Auckland Transport.[2]
In 2014 Explore began an Auckland to Waiheke Island service.[3] However, in 2016, plagued by infrastructure and passenger number issues, the company was forced to end the service, leaving Fullers360 the sole passenger ferry company operating services to the island.[4]
Explore began expanding in July 2021 by buying Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands.[5]
Following the announcement from Fullers360 that on 1 October 2023, ferry services to Birkenhead, Te Onewa/Northcote Pt and Bayswater would be suspended,[6] Explore Group announced on 15 September 2023 that Auckland Transport had contracted them to take over operations of Fuller's cancelled routes[7] - marking Explore's reentry into the public transport industry.
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