Page 33 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

napier delicious hawkes bay approximate duration 5 hours napier npe-f shopping sights approximate duration 4 hours npe-h the twin cities of napier and hastings ­ view them from the spectacular te mata peak before tasting some of the delicacies at ground level what you visit 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 you ve heard of wine tasting ­ here you get the chance to try seasonal fruit this complex is based on a family owned 33-hectare orchard featuring a wide variety of fruits take a ride on a tractor drawn trailer view interesting memorabilia and be treated to delicious home-made ice cream silky oaks chocolate company visit this local cottage industry manufacturers of fine handmade chocolates using coverture real chocolate time is allowed to view the chocolate making process sample the goodies and take in the chocolate museum ­ that is a display of chocolate memorabilia not made of take advantage of this `shop `til you drop tour ­ without sacrificing the sights your shopping stops classic sheepskins this tannery has been operating since 1970 participate in the only tour of its kind where you can see all the tanning and manufacturing processes follow the raw sheepskins step-by-step take advantage of the shopping opportunities and benefit from special low factory door prices for top quality woollen clothing accessories and rugs a fully insured overseas mailing service is available goods posted by classic are exempt of the 12.5 goods and services tax napier antique centre this treasure chest of dealer s wares is housed in a building adorned with maori art deco there are ten dealers under one roof and there is an astonishing assemblage of old stuff from victorian to almost modern every category of collectable for all ages and tastes ­ cards stamps clothes and linens china trinkets furniture books and plenty your mother never thought of keeping opossum world first the sheep and now the opossum view a fascinating static display at this unique shopping and educational experience here there are fur rugs fashion accessories and clothing such as scarves cardigans gloves and socks look out for the blended opossum fur and merino wool blend garments very soft and cosy a shop unique in new zealand jessica s design store almost next door to opossum world is this quality shop with local and imported gifts ­ for yourself friends and family it too has a worldwide delivery service available photo opportunities capture photo memories at the ahuriri shopping venues many of which are located adjacent to landmark art deco buildings a stop will also be made at clive square what you see along the way from the ship travel around the waterfront into the picturesque fishing-boat dominated suburb of ahuriri continue through residential and inner city streets to the town centre past tree-lined boulevards and along the renewed marine parade notes passengers are advised that the classic sheepskins factory will not be in full operation during the call to napier on the 10th february 2007 a guided tour of the factory will still take place the venues visited generally accept both new zealand and australian dollars plus major credit cards to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes and clothing suited to the weather conditions notes photography is not permitted inside the chocolate museum at silky oaks you will travel by motorcoach with a driver/guide refreshments sample the delicious products at all venues visitied and as a treat for later take don t forget to bring home a small box of silky oak chocolates along additional local currency/credit cards for optional purchases such as refreshments and souvenirs please ensure that you wear comfortable flatsoled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions a hat and jacket and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water napier shopping browse through the souvenir shop and visitor s centre at pernels stock up on chocolate and honey-based cosmetics soaps and candles you will be spoilt for choice what you see along the way travel from the ship along marine parade with its many attractions including the art deco area of napier out through this fertile farming and cropping lands to reach hastings drive through havelock on the way to lofty te mata peak for 360° outlooks between stops you will travel through vineyard orchard and suburban areas and the ahuriri fishing area 62 63 napier

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