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Shore
Excursions for all cruise lines - Day
Tours in Australia and New Zealand shore
excursions
STANDARD TOURS Traveling alone or with a few
friends, then try our standard shared small group tours of New Zealand. These
offer great value, but with an average group size of less than 10 persons, you
will have a much more intimate experience, your guide being able to access
locations the large cruise ship tour groups miss.
We also have private, exclusive guided shore
excursions in New Zealand for all travelers who want their own,
private tour and for all Australia cruise ships in major ports. Have only a few
hours to spend and want to cover the highlights or a special itinerary? Enjoy
your private car tour or shore excursion in New Zealand and Australia. Let us
create a tour itinerary to suit your interests, we have a range of vehicles
suitable for groups from 2 to 50 persons, from luxury limousines, modern
sedans, minibuses and coaches. Any destination or activity can be incorporated
into your plan, your own personal guide/driver will take you to the best
destinations and will run the tour at a pace to suit you. Decide how long you
want the tour to last [minimum of 4 hours] and where to go. Customized
itineraries are available for cruise passengers.
New Zealand Shore excursions for
- Princess Cruises, Diamond Princess, Dawn Princess, Sun Princess
- Regent Seven Seas, Seven Seas Navigator, Mariner
- Silversea, Silver Whisper
- Holland America, Volendam, Statendam, Amsterdam
- Oceania Cruises, Oceania Nautica
- Royal Caribbean, Rhapsody of the Seas
- Cunard, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth
- Crystal Cruises, Crystal Symphony, Crystal Serenity
or any other cruise line to Australia
and New Zealand.. Ask for pricing! We will pick you up at
your hotel or cruise ship and return you in time for your sailing. Please give
us your ship name, arrival and departure times from port. Travel by chauffeured
car, limousine or minibus. If you don't see exactly what you want here, please
ask. We are experts at planning unusual itineraries. If you don't see a port
mentioned here, please ask.
New Zealand Shore Excursions
AUCKLAND
BAY OF ISLANDS
 DUNEDIN
- FULL DAY OTAGO PENINSULA CASTLE, PENGUINS AND ALBATROSS TOUR Dunedin
is situated at the head of Otago Harbour, a 21 km long fiord-like inlet with
its many lake and mountain resorts spread over the hills which almost surround
the city. Depart Port Chalmers for a private Otago Peninsula & Wildlife
Tour. Your tour includes a drive past a superb collection of classic Victorian
and Edwardian buildings including cathedrals, the University of Otago, Dunedin
Railway Station and the court house. Admissions & Visits are included to:
-Larnach Castle, with magnificents views of Dunedin & Otago Harbour.
Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens, set in 30 acres of mature woodland gardens with
its historic homestead (1871), the garden has a superb collection of
Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Azeleas, Fushias, Roses & Peonies. (During your
visit to the gardens, take the opportunity to purchase lunch at the Glenfalloch
Café.) At Penguin Place, you will experience a unique guided tour of the
Yellow Eyed Penguin Conservation Reserve, the worlds most endangered penguin
species. Visit the Royal Albatross Colony - the only place in the world where
the Royal Albatross nests on a mainland, close to a town or city. See the
magnificent "Royals", one of the world's largest seabirds, with a
wingspan of up to 3. 5 metres (11 feet).The main colony observatory is closed
during the mating season (17 September to 23 November) but if flying birds can
be seen from the pathway to Fort Taiaroa.
 CHRISTCHURCH - FULL DAY
SIGHTSEEING & SHOPPING TOUR Your Cruise Ship berths at the Port of
Lyttleton. Christchurch, "The Garden City" has many well-tended
parks, reserves and squares, fresh lawns and burgeoning gardens of the suburban
streets.Much of the charm of this city surrounds the beautiful Avon River.
Drive over the Port Hills & down through the seaside suburbs of Sumner
& New Brighton towards he centre of the Christchurch. Enroute stop &
enjoy Devonshire Tea at the historic Sign of The Takahe Restaurant on the
Cashmere hills with views overlooking Christchurch & the Canterbury Plains.
Upon your arrival in Christchurch, visit the Christchurch Cathedral located in
Cathedral Square, the Arts Centre & Canterbury Museum. Your tour will also
visit Hagely Park & the Christchurch Botanic Gardens through which the Avon
River flows. You will have the afternoon to explore Christchurch on foot for
shopping, lunch & sightseeing at your leisure. A one hour Tram Pass is
included for you to tour around inner city Christchurch on the Christchurch
Tramway. Your driver will meet you in Cathedral Square for your return transfer
to your Cruise Ship.
CHRISTCHURCH - AKAROA DAY TOUR Leaving the Port of Lyttelton, we head
out to the stunningly beautiful and tranquil village of Akaroa on the Banks
Peninsula, past the many bays and coves ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking
and windsurfing. Akaroa, with its local Arts & Craft shops has a unique
French feel to it, a heritage of the first European settlers who arrived here
from France in the 1830's. Visit a 100 year old Cheese factory, Rapaki Bay, a
Maori settlement. During the tour you will see the typical lush New Zealand
landscape. You also take a harbour cruise to see some of the marine wildlife,
such as the rare Hector Dolphin before returning to Lyttelton.
PICTON - MARINE WILDLIFE & MOTUARA ISLAND MORNING
TOUR Picton is a principal gateway to the South Island, on the eastern arm
of Queen Charlotte Sound and is the main centre of the Marlborough Sounds.
Depart Picton on your Marine Wildlife & Motuara Island Tour. The fully
guided cruise departs the scenic town of Picton and begins working its way
through the breathtaking and sheltered waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Learn
about the wildlife from qualified marine biologists and their staff. You will
see dolphins (according to season), fur seals and a variety of seabirds from
the 13 metre catamaran. After cruising nearly the full length of the Queen
Charlotte Sound, step ashore for approximately one hour and provide a guided
walk to the top of Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary where you will be blown away
by the fearless birds as well as the spectacular view of the North Island from
the Cook Strait lookout. Birds include the endangered South Island Saddleback,
South Island Robins & Little Blue Penguins. After returning to the boat,
sit back and relax with a complimentary cup of tea, coffee or juice and
biscuits as the cruise will briefly stop at the historic Ship Cove before
returning to Picton. After your tour, the afternoon is free to explore Picton
at your leisure on foot for sightseeing or shopping. .
WELLINGTON - SIGHTSEEING TOUR The capital of
New Zealand is a cosmopolitan city at the southern end of the North Island,
surrounded by the rugged beauty of green hills, and has the most spectacular
skyline of all major cities in New Zealand with modern and the strong Victorian
influence. Your sightseeing tour will include the following:- -Te Papa -The
National Museum of New Zealand brings to life the stories of people who live
here in New Zealand. There are stunning perspectives on the country's
environment, history and culture. -Visit the waterfront to Oriental Bay and Mt
Victoria look-out & the rugged Southern coastline to the Wahine Memorial.
-Courtenay Place, Wellington's famous restaurant, cafe & bar area &
catch the famous Cable Car to Kelburn. -Stroll through the Wellington Botanical
Gardens, Begonia House & Rose Gardens. -Parliament, Beehive, General
Assembly Library & Government Building. -Visit Otari Native Bush Reserve to
stroll across the Tree Top Walk Way. -Visit Lambton Quay for pure indulgence in
New Zealand's premier shopping mile or head to the Cuba Quarter for quirky,
innovative and alternative shops. Your tour will terminate at your cruise ship.
The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to explore the Wellington at
your leisure on foot for sightseeing or shopping.
WELLINGTON WALKING & FOOD TOUR Wellington is so compact,
it’s ideal for walking. Experience coffee roasting, explore our top
specialty food stores, sampling cheese and fruit as you go, and enjoy a light,
three course tasting lunch with wines at a top Wellington restaurant or
café. We explore this city known for its love of great coffee and food,
finding culinary treasures visitors often miss. Connect with like-minded local
food lovers, meet top Wellington restaurant and food professionals and uncover
culinary treasures.
Private Tours (for 2-7 persons) Let us design a
special day tour for your shore excursion in Wellington, or for a unique day
trip. A food tour, aMaori led visit to Te Papa, or Lord of the Rings movie
sites. Te Papa is New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum and a
recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences
 NAPIER - NAPIER WINE TOUR
Discover the character, atmosphere, rustic charm and hospitality of famous
wineries steeped in history; an insight to winemaking techniques; and taste the
difference of superb hand-crafted wine styles, grown in harmony with nature
from a tapestry of soil in the unique grape-growing region of Hawkes Bay. Your
tour guide has a wealth of experience in the wine industry, a love of Hawke's
Bay and a passion for its history and is delighted to share their knowledge
with you. During your tour you will visit four wineries. This afternoon return
to your cruise ship.
 TAURANGA - FULL DAY ROTORUA & LAKE
TARAWERA TOUR The name "Tauranga" means 'shelter' ' resting place
or anchorage for canoes. Tauranga is the centre of a large citrus and sub
tropical fruit-growing. Tauranga has the lure of its sun-baked sands and
sparkling waters. Travel across the lush farmlands & bushclad hills to
Rotorua. Rotorua is the centre of an extensive thermal region and geysers,
bubbling mud pools and steaming, sulphurous lakes abound. Rotorua and the
surrounding lakes provide some of the world's best trout fishing. The Maori
culture contributes greatly to its charm. Admissions are included to: -Rainbow
Farm Show, experience an animated insight into New Zealand Farming Industry
including demonstrations of sheep shearing & sheep dogs working. During the
show you may be invited to bottle feed baby lambs, ride a bull or make cream
& butter ! -Rainbow Springs for a tour of the springs & streams that
are teeming with wild trout. Many of New Zealand's unique flora & fauna are
featured, including the Tuatara lizard & New Zealand's national icon the
flightless kiwi bird. -The New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute &
Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve for a guided tour. Your visit with a tour of
the Maori Pa (village site) & the institute where young Maori are taught
the intricacies of traditional carving & weaving. From there visit the
geothermal reserve to view the boiling mud pools & geysers. -The Rotorua
Museum with its fascination local history & displays on the Mount Tarawera
volcanic eruption of 1886. -A Gondola Ride up Mount Ngongataha for views
overlooking Rotorua City & Lake Rotorua & a Buffet Lunch at the Skyline
Restaurant. Depart Rotorua & travel north through the "Kiwifruit
Capital of The World", Te Puke, which exports huge quantities of kiwifruit
worldwide, onto Tauranga. Your tour will terminate at your cruise ship.
Prices are per person, in USD. Scheduled tours operate with a minimum of 4
persons, maximum of 10 persons. Private tours are available for all sized
groups
| Port |
Tour |
Scheduled |
Private |
| Dunedin |
Otago |
$255 |
ASK |
| Christchurch |
Akaroa |
$275 |
ASK |
| Picton |
Wildlife Cruise |
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ASK |
| Wellington |
City Tour |
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ASK |
| Napier |
Wine Tour |
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ASK |
| Tauranga |
Rotorua |
$265 |
ASK |
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