Best of Auckland and Napier Two Port Package

2 Port Package

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This package includes: West Auckland Countryside, and Hawke's Bay Wine, Sights and Napier Art Deco

Price: $362.00 Sale Price: $343.00 Save: $19.00

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West Auckland Countryside

Shore Excursion Size

Small

Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical

Shore Excursion Duration 7 Hours

Activity Level

Moderate

Shore Excursion Leaves From

This tour departs from your hotel lobby (hotel must be an inner city hotel only) or the ship pier. Please enter the name of your hotel at the time of booking if you require hotel pick up services.

Food/Beverage Provided Light snack provided. Wine tasting on request at customers cost

Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and sturdy, enclosed footwear such as walking shoes, sneakers, etc.

Restrictions Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated, but advanced notice must be given at the time of booking. Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation. This tour can accommodate a collapsible wheelchair. According to New Zealand laws, children under 8 must be correctly secured in an approved child restraint, such as a baby seat or a booster seat. Children must be older than 7 and over 128 centimeters (about 4 feet) tall to ride without a booster seat. Children 8 years or older must use safety belts. No children of any age may travel in a parent's lap.

West Auckland Countryside

This amazing full-day tour will introduce you to new experiences, giving you hours of exploration through the West Auckland countryside. The west coast is home to some extremely beautiful beaches, national parks and wineries.

Leave the Pacific Ocean behind as you enjoy a scenic ride through the Auckland suburbs to the rugged western portion of Auckland and the Arataki Visitor Centre in the beautiful Waitakere Ranges. The height of these volcano remnants creates a perpetual micro rainforest environment near the heart of the city. Inhale the crisp air of Arataki Bush and Nature Preserve while you survey Auckland's stunning landscape and twin harbors. While here, pop into the Visitor Centre to see a myriad of interesting displays and learn about the diverse ecosystem.

Once you've had your fill you will continue westward to Muriwai Beach as your guides share fascinating facts and stories along the way. From Arataki Visitor's Centre we will break for a light snack and beverage. Approach the west coast and be greeted by an impressive view of the Tasman Sea with its occasional surfers or para gliders. You will take a leisurely walk to the viewing decks to see the migratory Gannets (only between September-March) who nest along the shoreline. These unique seabirds can live up to 35 years old and enter the water at speeds of 100km (62 mph) to accurately catch their prey. Be sure to take a walk along the shoreline full of black iron sand and wave hello to Australia before seeing another side of Auckland as you head back to port.

Please Note: Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated, but advanced notice must be given at the time of booking.

Hawke's Bay Wine, Sights and Napier Art Deco

Shore Excursion Size

Small

Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature

Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours

Activity Level

Easy

Shore Excursion Leaves From

Cruise Ship Pier

Food/Beverage Provided Samples of wines are included

Recommended Dress We recommend guests wear comfortable clothing, a light jacket, and sunglasses.

Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair accessible, as small vehicles used for the tour do not have storage compartments for walking aids. Guests must be able to walk unaided over paved, gravel and packed dirt surfaces, some with inclines. In order to taste the sample drinks, guests must be at least 18 years old and have a valid photo ID.

Hawke's Bay Wine, Sights and Napier Art Deco

Enjoy the World's Art Deco Capital while taking in Napier's sights and tasting wine at two top-rated wineries.

This tour introduces you to one of the historic vineyards, where you'll learn about how the wineries evolved from their beginnings in Lyon, France, to the present wine industry. At the featured winery of the day, you'll sample a selection of their regional wines and have time to enjoy the ambiance of the region. This may be Church Road Winery and the well-known Mission Estate Winery.

You have the opportunity to acquire facts about the renowned "Gimblett Gravels" and experience first-hand why they are regarded and treated as an appellation.

Finally, discover the beauty of this Art Deco city by enjoying a drive through a 1930's Art Deco Housing Estate. You will see and learn how the city was destroyed and why it was rebuilt in the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s. The National Tobacco Building, regarded as the nation's greatest example of Art Deco, is another structure you will visit. On this Art Deco tour, discover the unique period attractions.

Upon completion of the tour, guests will have the option of purchasing goods or using your camera to explore the main streets in the heart of the city before returning on the shuttle. You will also receive a little memento to keep as a reminder of your visit to Napier. You are guaranteed to return back to your shuttle on time.