I can't answer for where the ship landed without more details. Have you searched Papers Past (NZ's equivalent of your Trove) https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz for your ancestors and the ship? The distance today between the two ports (Manukau/Onehunga (west) and Waitemata/Auckland (east)) by road is at a guess 10-12 kms. While both ports are close together - they almost meet - they are on separate coasts. Bryan  NZ On 04-Feb-17 11:37:30 AM, Chris <[email protected]> wrote: hi listers, My ancestors sailed from Port Fairy in Victoria to Auckland in early 1850's. I would like to clarify with you that the ship would sail into Manukau harbour.. Assuming this to be correct, how far is it from Manukau harbour to the city centre of Auckland and how would a young man and his family reach Auckland in 1853...with 3 little children? Chris Melbourne, Australia The List Guidelines http://new-zealand-l.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message