Napier Crusie Ship: Scenic Tour Hawke's Bay

Napier Cruise Ship: Scenic Tour (3 hours) 

Shipdside Meet and Greet

"$85 per person"

Departing Napier we travel along the coast with views of Cape Kidnappers the site of Captain Cook's first meeting with local Maori. Hear stories of Cooks first encounter as well as the tale of Maui a Maori God. We travel through the village of Clive and head inland towards Havelock North through the many orchards of the Hawke's Bay region. Hawke's Bay is the fruit capital of New Zealand producing the majority of New Zealand's stone and pip fruit. We will have the opportunity throughout the day to stop at roadside stalls and sample local produce. We drive to top of Te Mata Peak elevation 399 meters. Te Mata is short for Te Mata y Rongakako the face of the giant. You will hear more about this giant in stories told as we travel. From the top of Te Mata you will enjoy amazing 360 degree views of the Heretaunga Plains. Look out on orchards and vineyards on the plains to forestry, sheep and cattle farming on the surrounding hills. The formations of the hills and lower plains were created by glacial activity during the last ice age and create an amazing sense of awe. The peak is on the AA list of 101 things Kiwis must see in New Zealand. Before we leave we will look down into the Tuki Tuki valley at our next destination Craggy Range. We take time to stop here and take photographs of the cliff face of Te Mata. We will have time for a brief wine tasting for those who would like to try the wines. We now travel along the Tuki Tuki river valley route undoubtedly one of the most scenic pastoral and vineyard drives in New Zealand.! Many compare this area to Tuscany. We wind our way through the river valley towards the coast. Along the way we will stop often as their will be a lot of photographic opportunities. We then hit the coast road once again and drive back to Napier crossing the 4 main rivers in the region with stories being told of the history and the naming of these arterial waterways that are the life blood of Hawke's Bay. Arrive Napier and we take a short tour around the city pointing out all the highlights and places to visit before you return to your ship.

Tour Highlights Include

• Shipside Meet and Greet

• Napier Art Deco
• Views of Cape Kidnappers
• Tuki Tuki River Valley
• Strawberry Patch with Strawberries and Ice Cream
• Craggy Range
• Te Mata Peak
• Havelock North Village
• Port Ahuriri

NAPIER CRUISE SHIP SEASON 2010 TO 2011

CRUISE SHIPS DUE TO ARRIVE IN NAPIER

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