auckland auckland wine trail approximate duration 4 hours auckland akl-a america s cup sailing approximate duration 21/2 hours akl-b the america s cup is the world s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta today you are offered the unique opportunity to participate in sailing one of these grand prix yachts your sailing adventure nzl 40 and nzl 41 are america s cup class yachts both were built for the 1995 america s cup in san diego the yachts offer a unique opportunity to experience sailing or racing authentic america s cup yachts the equivalent to driving a formula 1 race car your two-hour sailing experience starts in the viaduct harbour where you ll meet the professional crew and be taken through a short safety briefing the yacht then heads out of the america s cup village past the syndicates and super yachts the sails are hoisted and passengers become the crew you are encouraged to take the helm and exert energy on the grinders or if you prefer simp
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auckland muriwai gannet colony rainforest approximate duration 5 hours auckland akl-m auckland city maritime highlights approximate duration 4 hours akl-n combine a visit to one of auckland s truly spectacular black sand beaches with the chance to see one of the world s largest seabirds in their natural environment and a walk amongst untouched mature rainforest what you visit muriwai gannet colony departing the pier your journey takes you to one of only notes three mainland gannet nesting sites in the world situated high on the cliff-tops the breeding season overlooking the tasman sea west of auckland here you can gain a close-up perspective of gannet behaviour without disturbing their environment this for gannets is between the months ocean-dwelling bird will have at maturity a wingspan of between 1.4 and 2 of september and metres and can reach speeds of around 140 kilometres per hour when diving for april each year food to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that y
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bay of islands historic waitangi kerikeri approximate duration 31/2 hours bi1-f on this historic tour you will travel over the waitangi bridge and pass the haruru falls en route to picturesque kerikeri an area known for both its fruit orchards and the location of some of new zealand s finest historic architecture what you visit waitangi treaty house at this location in 1840 the british crown and many maori tribes of new zealand signed the treaty of waitangi new zealand s founding document first occupied by british resident and acting governor james busby almost all of the timber for the house was imported from sydney notes and later assembled onsite its recent restoration has shed a great deal of light this tour operates in on the original construction methods in use at the time you will have time to a motorcoach with a stroll about the broad lawn which overlooks the inner islands of the stunning bay of islands and see a huge maori canoe known as a waka driver/guide to make your day
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christchurch bay of islands bay of islands by private vehicle van class approximate duration see below bi1-lb a private vehicle is the perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary all private vehicle bookings are nonrefundable actual vehicle type may vary depending on final number of passengers and availability visiting more than one site often requires a full day vehicles are air-conditioned and are provided with a driver/guide entrance fees we suggest you use local currency for entrance fees meals gratuities and refreshments christchurch is the south island s largest city sprawling out across the canterbury plains christchurch was incorporated as a city in 1862 it was named after the oxford college attended by john robert godley leader of the settlers arriving in the first four ships to christchurch visitors find christchurch a charming city modelled in the english style the river avon meanders through the c
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dunedin dunedin city sights olveston house approximate duration 41/2 hours pc3-b this half-day tour explores a number of dunedin s best attractions including the botanical gardens what you visit olveston house dunedin businessman david theomin filled this 35-room edwardian mansion with treasures collected during his travels around the world notes built between 1904 and 1906 olveston house is surrounded by an acre of no flash photography gardens a gift to the city of dunedin from theomin s daughter the mansion is permitted in the contains its original collections your guide will recount the history of the house museum and its treasures downstairs at olveston house is accessible for those with wheelchairs there is no elevator to access the upper floors for those remaining downstairs a dvd of the upperfloor contents may be viewed to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions a hat and jacket an
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dunedin heritage homes by classic limousine approximate duration 41/2 hours pc3-ia enjoy a privately guided tour of larnach castle and olveston house as well as a private home visit at royal terrace all in the comfort of your classic chauffeurdriven jaguar or daimler limousine what you visit royal terrace take part in an optional 10-minute level-ground walk to take in the beauty of these magnificent homes up close featuring homes built by many of dunedin s wealthy early citizens such as the hudson house the founder of the chocolate factory in dunedin now cadburys you will visit the private home of number 1 royal terrace built for a prominent dunedin barrister in 1889 and restored by the present-day owners olveston house a jacobean-style mansion built between 1904 and 1906 it is situated on an acre of ground sheltered by fir trees originally constructed from a double layer of brick and faced with oamaru stone and moeraki gravel the 35room olveston house represents the elegant way o
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napier gourmet hawkes bay by bicycle approximate duration 61/2 hours npe-ea hawkes bay is renowned for its fresh produce numerous wineries with their fine vintages spectacular rivers and countryside today you will enjoy a semi-guided bike tour of the famous ngatarawa triangle which includes cycling to local wineries for wine tasting coffee and olive oil tasting in a beautiful mediterranean-style garden and a gourmet lunch at a local winery featuring delectable hawkes bay food and wine your gourmet countryside tour paddock view farm garden depart the pier by minivan and travel to the farm of mike and julie russell organic plum and asparagus growers as well as sheep farmers they have lived on the property for 12 years on arrival you will enjoy a tour of their beautiful mediterranean-style garden before tucking into a delicious morning tea of coffee and home-made muffins while on site you will also enjoy an olive oil tasting and learn all about the fruit growing area of hawkes bay ngatar
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picton marlborough farm garden experience approximate duration 7 hours picton pcn-c cruise trek queen charlotte sound approximate duration 4 hours pcn-d discover why picton and the marlborough province are such great places to visit picturesque towns a proud working farm with a colourful history of its own a patchwork of vineyards and a boutique winery a beautiful estate surrounded by gardens and welcoming local people at each stop what you visit woodend gardens the home of colin and eldred boyce seven acres of splendour from its sweeping lawns to its countless flowers and trees this is one of marlborough s top gardens pathways and box hedging lead through to masses of roses dahlias azaleas lilies and rhododendrons embark on an eco-tour featuring a cruise on beautiful queen charlotte sound known for its history and bounty of resident wildlife coupled with a guided trek within motuara island bird sanctuary where you will discover nature at its best your queen charlotte sound cruise
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we llington capital city cable car and marine drive approximate duration 31/2 hours wlg-a take in some of wellington s most famous sites from waterfront to mountain top during this compact and informative city sights tour we llington capital city highlights approximate duration 31/2 hours wlg-b enjoy a guided tour of wellington s most famous sites including the fragrant lady norwood rose garden te papa museum and parliament buildings what you visit lady norwood rose garden located near the heart of wellington the garden boasts over 1,200 varieties of roses as well as begonias ferns bougainvillea hibiscus frangipani and gardenias parliament buildings wellington s parliament buildings crown a knoll near lambton quay the 1922 edwardian parliament house and the 1897 neo-gothic general assembly library contrast with the executive wing opened by queen elizabeth in 1977 time is allowed for a guided tour of the buildings te papa museum of new zealand known as te papa or our place in maori th
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questions and answers q what type of ground transportation is used for tours a we endeavour to use the best motorcoach transportation available to us in each of the ports air-conditioned equipment is requested but is not always available in some cases the transportation used will be open-air buses mini-vans or taxis questions and answers q what type of clothing should i wear while on tour or in a port a the ports visited on your cruise will vary in temperature from tropical to mild given the warm conditions in most of the ports we highly suggest you wear light-to-medium-weight casual clothing and sturdy comfortable low-heeled walking shoes for sudden showers you may encounter bring along a fold-up umbrella and a medium weight jacket remember to bring your binoculars and camera and please pack extra film as it is often quite expensive at the different venues you will be visiting whenever you plan on going ashore we highly encourage you leave your valuables and jewellery onboard while as
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