Reviewed by: けろよん
The pickup was on time. It's a tour where even those who can't speak English can manage as long as they can say "yes" or "no." The pilot was very kind and talkative, which was great. The helicopter was an MD500 without windows, just as I imagined. While riding, the wind blowing in was strong, and as mentioned in the experiences, I thought it would be quite cold if I didn't wear a down jacket. The scenery was amazing. I would love to ride again if I have the chance.
送迎は時間通りでした。英語が話せない方でもYES やNOくらいが言えれば大丈夫なツアーです。パイロットはとても優しく、良く喋る方で良かったです。ヘリはMD500の窓なしでイメージ通り。乗っている間は吹き込んでくる風が強く、体験談の通り、ダウンジャケットを着ないと結構寒いなと思いました。景色は最高でした。又機会があれば乗りたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Maria
We enjoyed everything about it and our driver was amazing and full of knowledge and great sense of humor, we will definitely use you in the future, as well as recommend you to others .
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Mrs
Passport to Pearl Harbor is the perfect way to see the historic place. It was a great experience to see inside of USS Bowfin, Mighty Mo & the Aviation museum. However, we were not able to go to the Arizona memorial because they were doing repairs. The boat just took us around there then the speaker’s microphone stopped working so we didn’t hear anything he said.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/30 |
Reviewed by: yuki no
This helicopter tour was booked right after we decided on our trip to Hawaii because my wife wanted to ride it. We waited for three months, excitedly counting down the days on the Veltra website!
To be honest, I'm not great with heights, and even though I was strapped in with a four-point seatbelt, I was still worried and gripping the handrail tightly. Without windows, it felt thrilling as if I might fall. You can feel the wind, and it gets cold, so a long-sleeve jacket is a must.
We took off from Inouye Airport and floated gently, making almost a full circle around Oahu, starting with Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. We also saw a waterfall in the mountains along the way.
Time flew by, and we returned safely! It was a valuable experience, and I had a lot of fun. I want to thank the pilot and the staff.
今回のヘリコプターツアーは、ハワイ旅行が決まって、嫁が乗りたいと言って、すぐに予約しました。
待つこと3ケ月、ワクワクして待っていました。
ベルトラのホームページにも、あと何日とカウントダウン!
実のところ私は、高いところが苦手で、ヘリコプターに乗って4点式シートベルトをして、もう落ちないはずですが、心配で吊り手を握り締めていました。σ(^_^;)
窓がないので、落ちそうでスリル満点。
風を感じ、寒いので長袖ジャケットが必須です。
フワッと浮くとイノウエ空港から離陸し、ワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッドを始め、オワフ島を左回りにほぼ一周しました。
途中山中の滝も見ました。
あっという間に時間が過ぎて、無事帰還!
貴重な体験をしました。とても楽しかったです。
パイロット、スタッフの方に感謝します。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Jon miller
Great time, very emotional . Hard to Imagine what all our troops went through
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| Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Nicola
Great tour, our driver ‘Captain Ron’ was great, very informative and someone who really loves his job! Pick up time was 07:30 so a bit later than other full day tours which we preferred too. Only issue was that we picked some people up from the airport coming from Maui who had missed their flight so had to wait for an hour, but Captain Ron kept us entertained and we still had plenty of time at each place.
Personally I loved the video and the boat trip around the Missouri but my husband loved the Aviation museum. Would definitely recommend this tour and plenty to see and do!
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| Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Grace
This was a super and well worth it tour. We had the Missouri in Washington state for many years and it was so great to see what a wonderful job Hawaii has done in taking care of this part of history. I learned so much history I didn't know about this war and these ships. The tour driver we had was one of the most knowledgeable ones I'd ever had he told us a lot of info we didn't learn on the tour. Not sure how to spell his name Kaleo I think. I would love to do it again as there was so much to learn.
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| Packages: | Gold Tour with Picnic Deli Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Sue and Al (Canada)
Our driver and tour guide, Lola, did a great job explaining both the history and local importance of the sites we visited. Her sense of humor made the tour all the more enjoyable.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/18 |
Reviewed by: St. Louis couple
Our guide Gensing was outstanding! He thoroughly loves his job and was so knowledgeable! He made the trip do enjoyable. We spent too much time dropping other groups off, but it was memorable day!
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Oahu |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/17 |
Reviewed by: ふくさん
The staff were all kind and pleasant. It was my first experience and I was scared, but the view was great and it was the best. Thank you!
スタッフの方 みんな親切で感じ良かった。
初めての経験で怖かったが景色が良く最高でした。
ありがとう!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/03 |
Reviewed by: VERY
A cute storm named Tropical Storm Olivia had just passed by Oahu, so there was some wind and light rain, which made my fear of heights reach its maximum. I participated with my three children, and our seats were assigned from the beginning, with me being seated next to the pilot. Despite my nervousness, he kept reassuring me with "No problem!" and gently asked, "Are you okay?" with a smile, which helped me calm down. We flew almost all the way around Oahu, saw a secret waterfall nestled between mountains that can only be approached by helicopter, and got close to the slopes around Kualoa. Towards the end of the flight, we even passed over planes waiting to land at Honolulu Airport. It was a rare experience that can only be enjoyed from a helicopter. This became the best memory of my trip to Hawaii.
トロピカルストームオリビアという可愛い名前のストームがオアフ島横を通り過ぎた後だったので風も吹き小雨を降ってたので
高所恐怖症の私の緊張はMAXでした。
子供3人と私との4人の参加で座席は初めから決まってて私はパイロットの横に案内されました。緊張してる私に始終No probelm‼︎ と深呼吸してAre you O.K?と優しく笑顔で声掛けて下さり落ち着きました。オアフ島をほぼ一周しヘリでしか近づけない山の合間にある秘密の滝を見せてくれたりクアロア辺りの山の斜面に近付いたり飛行最後の方ではホノルル空港の着陸待機の飛行機の上を通過したりヘリ搭乗しか味わえない貴重な体験でした。今回のハワイ旅の
1番の想い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Kevin Connolly
From pick up to drop off we had a fantastic day out, disappointed that the Arizona memorial was closed due to the damaged supports however we did get to view it from the boat that takes you out, our driver Marlon was very knowledgeable about honolulu and surrounding area, we had time to visit downtown including the Iolani palace, 5 o headquarters and chinatown, I would have no hesitation in recommending this tour and would do it again.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/16 |
Reviewed by: R James
Don't waste your money on a guided, "skip the line" tour. This ticket is all you need to see everything at Pearl Harbor. You will need to get your own transportation to/from Pearl Harbor but there are options, TheBus.org, The Waikiki Trolley, Uber/Lyft, etc.
We arrived around 8:00 AM on a Saturday and walked right up to the ticket counter to get our ticket and then again right up to the USS Arizona Memorial ticket counter to get this ticket. NO waiting, NO line, NO worry of not getting in on one of the 1300 free USS Arizona Memorial tickets.
The audio tours of the USS Arizona Memorial (note due to maintenance issues we could not get off at the USS Arizona Memorial but we still took the boat tour around it) & the USS Bowfin were great and allow you to go at your own pace. We took the guided tour of the USS Missouri and then you have time at the end to wonder around below deck on your own. There was one additional stop included but we chose not to get off there. This gives you complete flexibility of how to spend your day at Pearl Harbor.
There are a few food options. We chose the food truck at the USS Missouri. It was very good.
This is a Must Do for any American! Very educational and sobering.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/01 |
Reviewed by: すいすい
At first, flying without windows was really scary, but once I got on, it was stable and not as bad as I thought. There were two people in the front seats, and with the pilot, there were three of us. The pilot was friendly and provided excellent service, chatting a lot and explaining each view. Of course, it was through the intercom due to the noise and wind. Since I live in the continental United States, I was fine, but it might be a bit tough for shy people.
The pilot was very enthusiastic, so while flying over Waikiki Beach, we lay down and made steep descents and figure-eights, getting a good view of the beachgoers. That was quite thrilling. After that, we flew over most of the tourist spots and got close to waterfalls in the mountains that can only be accessed by helicopter, as well as slopes without any paths. It was definitely a sight that can only be seen from a helicopter.
At the end, we circled right above Honolulu Airport, which was great because seeing passenger planes taxiing just below us is something you don’t get to experience often. The planes were so close; it felt like we were flying a bit too close right above the airport. It was an incredibly memorable sightseeing flight, and I absolutely recommend it.
窓なしは最初めちゃくちゃ怖かったけど、乗ってみると安定していて思ったほどではありませんでした。
前の座席に2人、パイロットと合わせ3人、パイロットの方が気さくでサービス満点、いっぱい話しかけられるし、一つ一つの景色を説明してくれます。
当然英語と、騒音、風の音がすごいので、インカムの会話ですが。
自分はアメリカ本土在住なので大丈夫ですが、シャイな人にはちときついかな。
サービス精神旺盛だから、ワイキキビーチの上を飛んでるとき横になって急降下したり8の字で飛んだり、結構ビーチの人がしっかり見えるくらいでした。
あれはスリル度高いです。
その後おおかたの観光拠点を飛び、ヘリでしか近づけない山の中にある滝とか道のない山の斜面に近づいたり、絶対ヘリでしか見れない光景でした。
最後ホノルル空港の真上を旋回して飛んでたので、滑走路に進んでる旅客機をすぐ上から見る光景もなかなかできないので良かったです。飛行機が近い近い。ちょっと寄りすぎでいいのかなと思うくらいの空港のすぐ上飛んでました。
めちゃくちゃ思い出になる遊覧飛行で絶対お勧めですね。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Luera Family
So pleased with the service and experience I had. Our tour guide was on time and shared a lot of interesting facts and information. We got to spend an extra hour at Pearl Harbor because our guide was given our tickets early so he let us take advantage of that which was very nice. The day could not have turned out better than it did, even if we tried.
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Dsabby
We had a great time viewing Oahu and learning about what we were seeing. So glad we hose this
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Outrigger Guest
Very comfortable bus with a bathroom. Our driver Larry provided a plethora of information about Oahu and Pearl Harbor. Highly recommend both the Arizona and Missouri tours. Take the guided tour on the Missouri as the guide will point out many facts and stories you would not otherwise learn. Food stands at the Missouri are much better than what's available at the Arizona so if you want to snack hold off until you get to the Missouri. This was a great tour and I highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Pamela
Shame that we couldn’t see the USS Arizona memorial - a real disappointment
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/13 |
Reviewed by: Dave
Frank was great! He totally took care of us. Suggestion to get the package with the food. It was good food and no hassel!
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| Packages: | Premium Tour: Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri, Bowfin Submarine & Aviation Museum |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/11 |
Reviewed by: J.V
Our driver and tour guide, Lola, made this tour such a great experience. Her local knowledge, historic information and passion for Hawaii made the tour for us. Unfortunately the Arizona memorial was off limits for us due to issues but we were still able to drive by and pay our respects.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii518
Just getting back from Hawaii and had to rate this tour to help all of you out there, like myself, who maybe confused on which tour to take when u r in Hawaii. I definitely would recommend you this one with my experience with Larry as our tour guide. He was very informative as well as funny to keep the fun alive atmosphere (especially in the early morning). It included a great city tour visiting the famous palace too and then a chance to visit Pearl Harbor and The Arizona Memorial. The tour was not too long either so it’s perfect for us since we have two middle school aged kids and can plan to do something else later in the day. Unfortunately we did not get to step onto the Arizona Memorial itself due to a crack being repaired currently but it ensured a time slot for us to visit the site after watching a 20 min video clip on the event. Overall, excellent experience and great tour! Thanks Larry!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Christi F.
The tour itself was very good and interesting, especially if you're a history buff. Only disappointment was we had to pick up 1 tour member at the airport and waited for over a half hour for him and he wasn't even there, he showed up later on. We could have used that extra half hour for site seeing on the USS Missouri or other museums at Pearl Harbor. Guide Jay was knowledgeable and engaging. Overall, a great tour with lots to see!
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| Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Mike in SC
Great staff. Knowledgeable pilot. Great background music during the flight :)
The views were great, despite the overcast conditions.
Now I want to go back and dive at all those reefs I saw and hike up to those waterfalls.
I never realized just how small Pearl Harbor was until I saw it from the air with my own eyes.
This is something a visitor should do at least once.
If I did it again, I wouldn’t bother taking my own pictures and videos (they take video for you) and just enjoy the view.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mike in SC
A must-see for anyone visiting the Islands.
Lots of historical exhibits with helpful tour guides.
Lots of information for those not familiar with the events leading up to the attack.
As a history major and WW2 buff, this was a must-see for me, especially as my grandfather was aboard the USS Dobbin that morning.
Don’t forget to check out Ford Island and the airplane exhibits there.
Be sure to bring a few extra bills and leave donations in the boxes aboard the ships and help preserve our history for generations to come.
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Heather
The tour was really interesting and opened up my eyes about what happened at Pearl Harbour however the Arizona Memorial happened to be closed. One great thing about the tour was hat everyone was really on time so we were able to stop at the palace for 20 mins and walk around and take pictures. The driver was amazing with giving information and thinking on his feet giving us more time at places, very smart and great speaker, and also dropped people off at Waikiki destinations rather than hotels if they desired.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Dianna
The tour bus driver Genshin was punctual, friendly, and informative. We fell a bit behind schedule on the way back but that was due to traffic and Genshin was nice enough to wait an extra 5-10 minutes for the late passengers. The guided tour portion at Pearl Harbor was brief but it gave everyone a chance to explore the Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri for themselves. A good experience overall.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Derek
City tour was very good. Bus driver was awesome. Good enough time to see both ships.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Alex & Charity
The bus motor coach narrator was excellent. Humerous all the way. Will book again with my family! Very educative and informative experience!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/15 |
Reviewed by: John
We enjoyed the event. Our driver Patrick was very pleasant and knowledgeable. For the price you can’t go wrong! I would recommend for those that want to experience Pearl Harbor and Honolulu in an efficient yet enjoyable way.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/18 |
Reviewed by: dais053
I participated with my wife and our 5-year-old child, making a total of three of us! Our child sat in the middle of the front row, my wife on the right, and I sat behind them. Due to the balance, it seems that changing seats is difficult.
On the day of the event, we went directly to the site by rental car since we were staying in the Ko Olina area. Shuttle service is only available from Honolulu, so if you're coming from other areas, you'll need to use a taxi or rental car.
I was worried that our child might be scared, but since we were in the middle seat, there were no issues. It was indeed very cold during the flight, so measures are necessary. We brought ultra-light down jackets, but my wife still looked cold.
As long as your camera has a strap, it’s fine! The staff lent us a mobile holder for free, but it’s the type that goes in a waterproof bag, which distorts the images from your mobile camera. If possible, I recommend purchasing a wrist strap in advance.
Perhaps because we booked through VERTRA, a brother who speaks fluent Japanese was our pilot! It was a lot of fun, and my wife and child, who don’t speak English, also enjoyed it! I heard that my wife is Japanese!
The staff were very friendly, and we had a great time throughout. The view from the helicopter was truly spectacular, and it was definitely the right choice to go without doors!
One thing, though... my wife gets motion sickness and ended up feeling ill during the flight, which caused a lot of trouble for the staff. I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness do some research and take precautions before flying. Also, the wind is very strong and cold, so please make sure to prepare for that!
Despite the above, it’s an incredibly moving experience that is worth taking!
5歳の子供と妻と計3人で参加致しました!!
前の席の真ん中に子供、右側に妻後ろに私が座る形となりました。バランスの関係で座席変更は難しいみたいです。
当日はコオリナ地区に宿泊していた為レンタカーにて直接現地入りしました。送迎はホノルルからしかない為、他の地区からはタクシーやレンタカーでの移動となります。
当日は子供が怖がらないか心配でしたが真ん中席だった為問題なし、フライト中はやはり非常に寒い為対策が必要です。我々はウルトラライトダウンを持参しましたが妻はそれでも寒そうでした。
カメラはストラップが付いていればOK!携帯用のホルダーはタダでスタッフの方々が貸してくれましたが水中でも使えるようなビニールに入れるタイプなのでせっかくの携帯カメラの画像が歪んでしまいます。可能なら事前に手首につかれるハンドストラップを購入をお勧めします。
こちらのVERTRAからの予約だったからか日本語ペラペラのお兄さんがパイロットを担当してくれました!
とても楽しく、英語が話せない妻と子供も楽しめました!!奥さんが日本人なんだとか!
スタッフの方々は非常にフレンドリーで終始楽しい時間を過ごせました。ヘリコプターからの景色は本当に絶景でやはりこちらのドアなしで正解でした!!
一つだけ、、、妻が乗り物に弱く、途中酔ってしまいスタッフの皆さんに大変ご迷惑をおかけしました、、、。乗り物に弱い方は少し検証、対策をしてからのフライトをお勧めします。また風は非常に強く寒いのでこちらの対策をしっかりして下さい!!
上記の事があっても乗る価値のある非常に感動の体験です!!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン<送迎復活時保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
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