Page 30 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

napier historic napier approximate duration 4 hours napier npe-a the best of hawkes bay approximate duration 4 hours npe-b discover napier s heritage and culture by joining this scenic drive combined with a guided walking tour through napier s unique art deco district notes your guided walking tour your local guide will escort you to the hawkes bay trust museum to watch a slide show about the 1931 earthquake that destroyed most of the city following this moving presentation take a guided walking tour through napier s unique art don t forget to bring deco district you will travel by motorcoach with a driver/guide along additional local currency/credit cards for optional purchases such as refreshments and souvenirs 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 and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water a day in hawkes bay is like no other today you will enjoy the best of the bay including a visit to the top of the scenic te mata peak and one of new zealand s leading wineries your taste of hawkes bay s finest clearview estate departing the pier you ll travel through the seaside village of haumoana before arriving at te awanga a small town where you ll find one of new zealand s best-known wineries clearview estate the winery is known for its chardonnay and bordeaux-style reds and as a result has won countless awards over the years the strawberry farm descending te mata peak you ll drive to hastings a town of parks and gardens on the heretaunga plains which is often referred to as the fruit bowl of new zealand here you will stop in at the strawberry farm for delicious strawberry ice cream inclusive in the price of your tour photo opportunities te mata peak enjoy a scenic drive through the tukituki river valley before beginning the ascent of this majestic mountain rising some 399-majestic metres above sea level the peak dominates the fertile plains and provides 360degree vistas across to mahia the ski slopes of mt ruapehu and out towards the ruahine ranges shopping shop for wine and wine-related merchandise at clearview estate s cellar door delicious treats if tantalizing the tastebuds with fine wines is not enough then a stop for an ice cream at strawberry farm makes for a `sweet tooth s epicurean delight what you see along the way travel through the seaside villages of haumoana and te awanga before continuing onto clearview winery your tour follows the scenic route along the tukituki river valley before ascending te mata peak for an unbeatable all round panorama of the fertile heretaunga plains your scenic drive truly showcases this fertile land rich with vineyards market gardens and grazing fields your tour concludes with a drive through downtown napier to view the renowned art deco buildings before returning to the ship photo opportunities both on the walking tour and on the motorcoach there are good opportunities for photography especially of art deco subjects shopping take a moment to consider the unique heritage and cultural souvenirs at the museum s gift shop what you see along the way a specialist guide from the art deco trust will board your coach from the pier and provide commentary while you enjoy a drive along scenic marine parade and through some of the hill top residential suburbs for excellent views of the city and the homes of the people who live here continue through the suburb of marewa where many of the best art deco homes and gardens can be seen as you travel into the town centre marvel at the resilience of this city to recover from disaster and to rebuild into such a well planned environment notes wine-tasting participants must be over 18 years of age don t forget to bring along additional local currency/credit cards for optional purchases such as wine and souvenirs 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 and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water napier 56 57 napier

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