Auckland

Welcome to the enchanting journey from Auckland to Napier, embark on an extraordinary adventure that blends cultural delights, breathtaking landscapes, and tantalizing local cuisines, promising an unforgettable experience. From wild food expeditions to farm-to-table experiences in Napier your taste buds are in for a treat throughout the trip.

NOTA: this program is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions.

DAY 1 - 19 mar 2025

Disembark the ship in Auckland, meet your guide and begin the journey south past Hamilton to Zealong Organic Tea estate, one of New Zealand’s only Tea estates and one of the most southern in the world. Nestled amidst picturesque hills, this enchanting tea plantation offers a unique opportunity to indulge in the art of tea-making, while savoring some of the finest teas in the world.

The estate tour guide escorts visitors along the tea trail through the history of tea as they explore unique sculptures and scenic stops to learn how tea is picked and processed. Guests then enjoy a light lunch overlooking the beautiful estate.

Refreshed and invigorated, enjoy the drive through the northern ranges before arriving at Tree-Tops Estates.

Treetops Lodge awaits to provide you with unparalleled luxury amidst nature's embrace. Situated in the Rotorua region, this secluded haven allows immersion in the wonders of the outdoors, from tranquil forests to geothermal activity and after nightfall, glow worms.

Upon arrival you will have some free time to explore the estate and its 35km of walking trails spanning over 2500 acres.

Enjoy pre dinner drinks and canapes followed by dinner at the Estate before meandering down the short shingle path lush with native bush. The glimmer of light beckons you on, glowworms waking to life as dusk settles. Peek into the shallow grotto and enjoy nature’s magical display surrounded by the quiet murmur of the falls.

Observe: Warm clothing and good walking footwear is required for the guided glow worm walk, the path is shingle with low lying spotlights, the round trip takes around an hour.

DAY 2 – 20 mar 2025

Starting with a leisurely breakfast, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Tree-Top estate, before embarking on a culinary journey.

Forage for native ingredients across the estate with a local Maori guide and culinary chef. Slip off into the wilderness and be lead on an illuminating expedition through the abundance of the forest. Search for native plants and herbs, learn about their nutritional and medicinal properties and discover their ties with Maori cultural traditions. Sample what you find, fresh from the land and the chefs will use some ingredients in their delicious creations for lunch.

In the afternoon take a short journey to Waiotapu, a secluded geothermal reserve for a guided tour. Witness what makes this region famous the world over, bubbling mud pools, rolling banks of stream, geysers, and hot pools in colors so bright and vibrant they are hardly to be believed.

Return to your lodge at Treetops for another night at leisure, dinner is served at the estate.

DAY 3 – 21 mar 2025

Enjoy one last breakfast in the beautiful surroundings of Tree-Tops estate before departing south through the Central Plateau of the North Island. Formed by the tectonic activity that has shaped much of New Zealand’s history, as well as volcanic and geothermal activity. See the snow-capped mountains that make up the central range, surrounding much of Lake Taupo, the extinct caldera of one of the worlds few mega-volcanoes.

Arriving at the shores of Lake Taupo, set sail onto the clear blue-green waters of the lake. Your skipper will navigate into bush clad covers filled with bird song, bring you up close to Maori Rock art and point out the various wildlife that call the lake home. All the while enjoy a BBQ lunch prepared for you onboard as you sail across the lake.

NOTA: The boat has split levels and enclosed with outside viewing areas as well.

Returning to shore you then pass south through the Kaweka ranges. Winding through the ranges you pass through lush native bush and look down into valleys resplendent with native flora. Enter Hawkes Bay, home to many of New Zealand’s finest wineries, fertile farmland, and bountiful orchards. The world-famous art deco architecture awaits you in Napier, nestled on the Pacific coast, its town center has graced travel magazines and design catalogues for a century.

Checking into the historic Masonic Lodge Art Deco hotel.

As the sun begins to sink towards the ranges, meet your evening guide for a delicious Gastro - Safari tour of Hawkes Bay. From wine tasting to hors d'oeuvre, entrees, mains, and last but not least dessert. Each hosted at one of the Bays fine eateries, each showcasing the very best the region has to offer. Explore the regions beautiful wineries and restaurants, take in the view from the top of Te Mata peak in Havelock North, with views of the bay stretching to the horizon, before returning to the Masonic Lodge Hotel.

This will be an unforgettable evening of wine and food across Napier and its surrounding wineries.

DAY 4 – 22 mar 2025

After breakfast, check out and meet your guide in the lobby.

Nota: Your luggage will be stored and transferred to the ship whilst you are touring today. Please ensure your luggage is clearly labeled.

Today you will discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. The original town of Napier was levelled by a dramatic and devastating earthquake in 1931 but was completely rebuilt within a remarkable two-year period in the contemporary style of the times; Art Deco. The city is now recognized as the most complete Art Deco city in the world.

Your tour will start at the Art Deco Centre for a viewing of the 1931 Earthquake film where you will hear of the devastation of the city and the stories of the people it left behind. Then you will embark on a 1 hour walk with a professionally trained Art Deco Trust guide.

Nota: Guests must be able to walk approximately 2kms over flat surfaces with some steps. The guide will stop from time to time point out interesting facades. Restrooms will be available at the Art Deco Centre. This is an outdoor activity so walking shoes and a coat if necessary are recommended.

Next, met your guide and driver at the Art Centre to embark on an overland experience to view the colonies of Gannets that make their home down the Pacific Coast.

In specialty 4WD vehicles journey up the cape, passing through rolling hills, idyllic farmland and rugged coast interspaced with yellow sand beaches. Your local expert will journey with you to see the nesting grounds of the gannets. A picnic lunch overlooking the Pacific coast is an idea final meal, encompassing the great kiwi tradition of summers meals outdoors.

A scenic drive-up Marine Parade with its iconic marching lines of Norfolk Pines will eventually bring you to the port where you will re-embark the ship.

Programa terrestre, passo a passo:

Observe: A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Os itinerários finais com os detalhes mais atualizados serão fornecidos pela equipe de serviços de destino assim que você embarcar no navio. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

DIA 1

8:00am Disembark the ship in Auckland and meet your guide

8:15am Drive to Zealong Tea Estate

10:30am Guided tour of Zealong Organic Tea Estate

11:30am Lunch at Zealong

12:30pm Drive to Tree Tops Estate

2:30pm Check in Tree Tops, afternoon at leisure

5:30pm Pre dinner drinks and canapes

6:30pm Dinner at the Estate

8:30pm Guided walk to view glow worms

9:30pm Overnight at Tree tops Estate

DIA 2

8:00am Breakfast at leisure

10:00am Wild food foraging experience with a Maori guide and Chef

11:30am Two course lunch

12:45pm Transfer to Waiotapu

1:30pm Guided tour and free time

4:30pm Return to Tree-tops

5:30pm Pre dinner drinks and canapes

6:30pm Dinner at the Estate

Overnight at Tree Tops Estate

DIA 3

7:00am Breakfast at leisure

9:00am Check out and transfer to Lake Taupo

10:30am Cruise and lunch on Lake Taupo

1:30pm Transfer through Kaweka Ranges to Napier

4:30pm Check in and relax at Masonic Hotel

6:00pm Gastro-Odyssey tour of Hawkes Bay fine dining

10:00pm Overnight at Masonic Hotel or similar

DIA 4

Breakfast and check out, store your luggage at the hotel

8:30am Meet your guide in the Lobby for your guided walk in Napier

10:00am Scenic drive to Gannet Colony

Tour and picnic lunch at Gannet Colony

Scenic return to ship in Napier via Marine Parade

Your luggage will be delivered to the ship whilst you are touring

Clima provável:

As estações do ano na Nova Zelândia são inversas às do Hemisfério Norte. The warmest months are December, January and February, while the coldest are in June, July and August. Regardless, on any given day the weather and temperature can change unexpectedly and sometimes dramatically. You should be prepared for that possibility, particularly if you are engaging in outdoor activities.

O que trazer:

As it will be summer, light clothing is suggested, also, bring sunscreen and a waterproof jacket. Traje informal e descontraído, na maioria das ocasiões. Traje esporte-fino é aceitável na maioria dos restaurantes e casas noturnas. You may want to bring warm clothing for the evenings at the estate if you wish to walk amongst the grounds. Good walking footwear is also recommended.

Moeda Local:

New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$ ). All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand. Cheques de viagem são aceitos nos hotéis, bancos e algumas lojas. Caixas automáticos (ATM) estão amplamente disponíveis em bancos, ao longo de principais ruas comerciais e nos shoppings centers. Cartões de crédito internacionais e cartões de débito são aceitos contanto que tenham um PIN de quatro dígitos codificado.

Eletricidade:

A eletricidade é fornecida em toda a Nova Zelândia a 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most hotels and motels provide 110 volts ac sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only. Observe que as tomadas elétricas aceitam apenas conectores angulados de dois ou três pinos tipo I (iguais aos usados na Austrália), dependendo se houver ou não aterramento. Recomendamos trazer seu próprio adaptador de viagem para dispositivos elétricos.

Luggage information:

For this overland we recommend guests bring 1 suitcase per person

Exigências de documentos e vistos:

Guests should bring their valid passport with them.

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for New Zealand.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

Endereços dos hotéis:

Tree Tops Estate

351 Kearoa Road, Rotorua 3077, New Zealand

Tel.: +64 7 333 2066

Masonic Hotel Napier

2 Tennyson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand

Tel.: +64 6 835 8689

*Só substituiremos por hotéis diferentes do original em ocasiões inesperadas. Se for necessário fazer reserva em hotéis equivalentes, eles serão de padrão e classificação iguais, e você será avisado sobre a mudança. Se você não for avisado de uma mudança antes da saída, será recebido nos hotéis listados neste programa.

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

•2 nights at Tree Tops Estate or similar hotel (Villa)

•1 night at Masonic Hotel or similar (Superior King room type)

•3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 picnic lunch, 3 dinners

•All land transfers and travel within New Zealand as shown in the itinerary with the services of an experienced English-speaking driver and guide

•All sightseeing tours as per the itinerary with the services of an experienced English-speaking driver /guide

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

•Meals and beverages other than those shown in the inclusions above

•Items of a personal nature such as room service, laundry, phone calls, mini bar

• Taxas de serviço para motoristas e guias

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, cada programa varia e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir: subidas, paralelepípedos, areia, cascalho ou trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual. Roupas apropriadas ao clima, chapéus, óculos de sol; e calçados planos e confortáveis geralmente são recomendados.

Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda.

Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas programações em terra durante o cruzeiro devem ser compradas até 60 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 60 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento.