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Maud Island Tours
When: 14, 15, 21, 22 & 25 Jan 2012
Venue: MV TOROA
Official website: http://www.pelorustours.co.nz/maud_island_tours.html
Tickets: Pelorus Tours - bookings essential
Pricing: Adults $125 Children $65 (13yr&under)
Contact Email: gary@pelorustours.co.nz
Contact Phone: 03 573 4203
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Email this event to a friend + Leaving 9am, Return approx. 6:30pm. Havelock Commercial Passenger Jetty 1A
Skipper: Gary Orchard
Vessel: M.V. TOROA
Dates in January: Sun 8/ Sat 14/Sun 15/ Sat 21/ Sun 22/ Wed 25 - Bookings essential from Pelorus Tours
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