Page 3 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

to ursymbols all of our tours involve some walking we recommend passengers wear comfortable low-heeled walking shoes while on tour to assist in your tour selection please note the symbols accompanying each tour description these symbols represent the following includes meal includes snack limited space available book early to avoid disappointment moderate level of activity on even terrain substantial level of activity eg extended standing in a boat or sitting in a water raft most active shore tours recommended only for those in top physical condition cane for limited mobility tours passengers with limited mobility must be able to get on/off coach bus/train/vessel/aircraft beach and water-related tours we suggest that you bring your swim attire beach gear towel and sunscreen physically challenged guests while p&o cruises strives to make its shore tours programme available to all its guests some inherent tour venue limitations and/or tour operator limitations may exist that are beyond p&o cruises control and this may limit the ability of guests with special needs to participate in certain shore tours we urge guests to discuss their special needs for tours with the shore tour manager onboard we typically recommend independent transportation for the comfort and convenience of guests with special needs new zealand auckland europeans arrived at present-day auckland in 1839 in 1840 control of the peninsula passed from the maori to the british with the signing of the waitangi treaty auckland served as new zealand s capital from 1841 until 1865 when the seat of government moved to wellington straddling a narrow isthmus created by 60 different volcanoes new zealand s former capital boasts scenic beauty historical interest and a cosmopolitan collection of shops restaurants museums galleries and gardens rangitoto auckland s largest and youngest volcano sits in majestic splendour just offshore mount eden and one tree hill once home to maori earthworks overlook the city one of new zealand s fine wine districts lies just to the north of auckland things to see and do in and around auckland gateway to new zealand auckland known as the `city of sails is surrounded by water and volcanic hills the biggest polynesian city in the world it is the most cosmopolitan of new zealand s cities kelly tarlton s underwater world and antarctic encounter a moving walkway transports you through clear acrylic tunnels for a firsthand experience of the underwater world in the antarctic encounter visit a re-creation of captain scott s expedition hut of 1911 ride a snowcat into an authentic white-out and meet the native inhabitants of the polar region penguins auckland sky tower at 1,072 feet with two observation decks and a revolving restaurant the auckland sky tower is the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere offering unparalleled views coast to coast glass fronted lifts will whisk you to the glass floored main observation deck where you can view auckland right under your feet glow worm grotto your boat navigates an underground stream through the grotto that is lit by the flickering blue-green light of glow worms the limestone formations include the cathedral an acoustically perfect auditorium that has hosted performances by such recording artists as the vienna boys choir mount eden an extinct volcano auckland s highest point is home to a maori fort or `pa auckland war memorial museum overlooking waitemata harbour the museum features an intriguing collection of exhibits on new zealand and the pacific islands an 82-foot war canoe chiselled from an entire totara tree presides over the maori court new zealand national maritime museum the museum celebrates new zealand s maritime heritage with galleries and displays highlighting immigration whaling navigation and polynesian exploration of the pacific workshops display the art of boat builders wood turners and model makers for further information please see the q&a section beginning on page 86 auckland 2 3

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