Page 34 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

napier gannet beach safari adventure approximate duration 6 hours napier npe-i napier s leading attractions approximate duration 4 hours npe-ja a unique tractor-drawn trailer ride along the fascinating yet rugged cape kidnappers coastline results in the genuine new zealand eco-experience ­ more fun than you ever imagined your gannet beach adventure this easy-paced nature tour travels along the base of the cliffs on the days of low tide travel on a comfortable cushioned trailer towed by a unique minneapolis moline vintage tractor journey over rocks sand and gravel while enjoying the natural and fresh environment this is the largest and most accessible gannet colony in the world upon arrival at the base of cape kidnappers you will embark on a 25-minute scenic and fairly steep walk to the plateau and saddle colonies looking for a tour a bit out of the ordinary combine an eclectic mix of culture at napier s old prison and history at the hawkes bay museum with a visit to the wonderfully designed national aquarium what you visit national aquarium of new zealand newly renovated the aquarium has a magnificent architectural design imitating the form of a stingray it has a wider range of species than any other similar facility in new zealand and includes a travelator a reef tank a typical new zealand rocky shore environment and many other unique marine residents enjoy time on your own for a self-guided tour of this fascinating facility napier s old prison enjoy a guided tour of the oldest prison in new zealand which 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 closed in 1993 and now doubles as a budget hotel hawkes bay trust museum upon arrival you ll view a presentation about the 1931 earthquake that destroyed most of this city marvel at the resilience of this city and its ability to recover from disaster and to rebuild into such a well-planned environment photographs newspaper articles and oral histories are on display that further unravel the events surrounding the history-making earthquake and document the road to recovery shopping take a moment to browse for themed souvenirs at the national aquarium of new zealand what you see along the way drive around the waterfront along the attractive marine parade and through the downtown art deco part of the city before climbing the hill to reach the old prison notes don t forget to bring along additional local currency/credit cards should you wish to purchase any souvenirs from the national aquarium of new zealand 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 bottled water notes this tour is tide dependent and is unfortunately not photo opportunities available to those apart from the spectacular geology formations of the cliffs there are panoramic passengers travelling views of the cape and the bay and of course birds everywhere onboard cruise 8705 while every effort to ensure a comfortable ride is made those with back problems and certain physical medical conditions should take the nature of this tour into serious consideration before booking please ensure that you wear comfortable flatsoled shoes and clothing suited to the weather conditions lunch a light platter-style lunch will be served at a local winery drinks are available for an additional cost what you see along the way travel from the ship by motorcoach to clifton beach the starting point for your unique tractor-drawn trailer ride along the fascinating yet rugged cape kidnappers coastline taking in views of the unique seascapes and coastline napier 64 65 napier

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