Page 10 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

auckland auckland by helicopter approximate duration 1 hour 12 minute flight time auckland akl-o auckland by private vehicle car class approximate duration see below akl-pa auckland enjoys a superb geographical location enjoy unparalleled views of new zealand s largest city and its surrounding coastal areas from the air your scenic helicopter flight departing mechanics bay onboard your scenic helicopter flight you ll travel across the glistening waitemata harbour and over the devonport naval base before travelling up the north shore coast towards takapuna beach and out across the rangitoto channel to rangitoto island heading down the harbour you ll enjoy breathtaking views as you pass browns island another of the hauraki gulf s distinctive volcanic crater islands before travelling past the popular inner harbour beaches and suburbs of st heliers kohimarama mission bay and orakei basin you ll pass over the lush green that is the auckland domain a central recreational park then over auckland s central business district fly past the sky tower at 1,072 feet it is the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere viaduct harbour once home of the america s cup westhaven marina and the harbour bridge before returning to the mechanics bay heli-port what you see along the way there will be a short mini-bus return-transfer between the pier and the central auckland helipad at mechanics bay 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 private vehicle bookings do not include what you should know vehicles with an english-speaking driver/guide are offered on a half-day four hours or full-day 8 hours basis no deviations to duration departure or return time can be made this is a private arrangement those accompanying you are the family or friends with whom you agree to share costs we do not match groups of passengers to form a private group for the vehicle vehicles are of extremely limited availability reserve early these tours are ordered per vehicle one person in your party places the order for the vehicle the entire cost of the vehicle is charged to that person s shipboard account and cannot be divided among the party once onboard you will receive a letter requesting details about your travel plans please complete this information and return it to the tour office as soon as possible akl-pa1 half day with driver/guide 4 hours one to three 1-3 passengers maximum aud$379.00 per vehicle akl-pa2 full day with driver/guide 8 hours one to three 1-3 passengers maximum aud$579.00 per vehicle please be sure to request this tour by indicating the number of vehicles you wish to have not the number of passengers auckland 16 17 auckland

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