Page 29 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

napier located on the south-west shores of hawkes bay new zealand napier enjoys a sunny mediterranean-like climate allowing for fruit growing vineyards and tourism all making a major contribution to napier s economy napier is famous for showcasing the finest example of authentic art deco in the world other world class attractions include cape kidnappers one of only three mainland gannet colonies in the world marine parade home to the national aquarium of new zealand and of course the fantastic wines from hawkes bay s award winning vineyards dunedin dunedin by private vehicle van class approximate duration see below things to see and do in and around napier hawkes bay has a diverse landscape with plenty of activities from the mild to the wild pc3-m cape kidnappers this gannet reserve is rare in ornithological circles as it contains the largest and most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world known to the maori as takapu the gannet is usually an island breeder but has made a notable exception at cape kidnappers hawkes bay with over 40 wineries in the area hawkes bay conditions are ideal for late maturing varieties like cabernet sauvignon and riesling the area is recognised on the world stage for producing award-winning wines and the cabernet sauvignon and merlot represent over 70 of new zealand s planting of the varieties te mata peak rising some 399 majestic metres above sea level the peak dominates the fertile plains and provides 360-degree vistas across to mahia the ski slopes of mt ruapehu and out towards the ruahine ranges hawkes bay museum see amazing displays and learn of the 1931 earthquake that devastated napier and from which this art deco city arose like a phoenix discover the history of the local maori people ngati kahungunu along with dinosaurs early settlers art applied art and the heritage of the area arataki honeyland visit the arataki honey site and be surprised when tasting the unique honey flavours and viewing the beewall ­ home to over 40,000 live bees pernel fruit world this complex is based on a family owned 33-hectare orchard featuring a wide variety of fruits silky oaks chocolate company a local cottage industry manufacturer of fine handmade chocolates using coverture real chocolate napier s old prison the oldest prison in new zealand in the past has been a quarantine facility army barracks and an asylum and was finally gazetted as a prison in 1862 at its busiest it held 82 prisoners it finally closed in 1993 and now doubles as a budget hotel 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 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 pc3-m1 full day with driver/guide 8 hours one to eleven 1-11 passengers maximum aud$795.00 please be sure to request this tour by indicating the number of vehicles you wish to have not the number of passengers dunedin 54 55 napier

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