Page 4 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

auckland auckland wine trail approximate duration 4 hours auckland akl-a america s cup sailing approximate duration 21/2 hours akl-b the america s cup is the world s oldest and most prestigious sporting trophy and ultimate yachting regatta today you are offered the unique opportunity to participate in sailing one of these grand prix yachts your sailing adventure nzl 40 and nzl 41 are america s cup class yachts both were built for the 1995 america s cup in san diego the yachts offer a unique opportunity to experience sailing or racing authentic america s cup yachts the equivalent to driving a formula 1 race car your two-hour sailing experience starts in the viaduct harbour where you ll meet the professional crew and be taken through a short safety briefing the yacht then heads out of the america s cup village past the syndicates and super yachts the sails are hoisted and passengers become the crew you are encouraged to take the helm and exert energy on the grinders or if you prefer simply sit back and enjoy the action as the yacht sails down the beautiful waitemata harbour new zealand is recognized as one of the world s finest producers of wine and auckland is one of the original wine producing areas of the country located near the top of the north island auckland is new zealand s largest city and best known for its bordeaux-style wines specifically its heady cabernet sauvignon and fruity yet complex chardonnay notes wine tasting participants must be 18 years of age or older a number of stairs will be encountered at the kumeu river winery order of stops may vary motorcoach portion of the tour operates with a driver/guide local currency credit cards are recommended for purchasing wine and souvenirs to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather conditions auckland what you visit kumeu river winery established in 1944 by the brajkovich family the winery is located in the small country settlement of kumeu northwest of auckland here you will be greeted by a member of the brajkovich family and given a brief history of the vineyard followed by an extensive tour of the winery where you ll be shown how the wine is produced at the conclusion of the tour you will then be allowed to sample a selection of the wonderful vintages produced at the vineyard coopers creek vineyard best known for its reserve chardonnay coopers creek wines are embodied with vibrancy flavour and purity and are renowned for their full-bodied taste during your visit to this mid-sized winery which has built its reputation on chardonnay and also makes a very respectable riesling pinot noir and dessert wine you will sample a number of varities prenzel an opportunity to taste some of their many wonderful dry fruit brandies marc grappa and a range of schnapps and liqueurs you will also be invited to try their many infused olive oils and cooking flavours ­ ideal for the home chef indulge in their famous butterscotch liqueur cream poured over a scoop of ice cream shopping take the opportunity to purchase local wines olive oil and wine-style collectables what you see along the way embarking at the pier you cross auckland s city centre on your drive to some of the north island s famed wine country notes passengers must be 10 years of age or older to participate participants should bring a windbreaker and wear comfortable clothing along with flat footwear such as sneakers or boat shoes 4 auckland 5

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