Countryside & Private Home Visit

4 hours | Napier | NPE-250
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Includes snack, Easy activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will visit:
Local Home Visit
Nestled in the quintessential Hawke's Bay countryside is a lovely private residence owned by local resident Hamish Prins and his wife Diane. You'll be welcomed to visit their home and beautifully landscaped garden, called Horsford Downs. Light refreshments are served in this park-like setting, and there will be time to wander around the garden and adjoining organic orchard.

Hawke's Bay Wineries
New Zealand's oldest wine region is famed for its microclimates and gravelly soils. Visit some of the region's acclaimed wineries. Long noted for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Hawke's Bay wineries have been winning laurels for their Bordeaux varietals.

What you will see along the way:
Gaze out the window as you drive through the picturesque Hawke's Bay countryside to a boutique winery, then through the Puketapu and Dartmoor countryside, where you'll view the horticulture, farming, and wine growing regions. On your return, travel back to Napier via Taradale, with spectacular views of the Heretaunga Plains and the Hawke's Bay coastline. Keep your eyes peeled for the immense, 18-foot-tall wood carving sculpted by chainsaw.

Photo Opportunity:
Point your lens on a historic local church while learning its history and significance to the local community.

Snack:
Refresh during your day with morning tea at a private residence. Sip tea, coffee and juice, and nibble on fresh fruit and some treats.

Special Notes:

Must be 18 years to consume alcohol. Bring cash or credit cards for additional purchases; wine purchased ashore will be will be collected at the gangway for safe keeping and will be returned to you on the last day of your cruise.

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship and travel to Moana Winery

Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
40
Travel time:
00:45
Time at site:
00:45
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
Yes
Walking distance:
100
Wheelchair accessible:
Yes
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
Yes
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Depart from Moana Winery to historic church

Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
40
Travel time:
00:10
Time at site:
00:20
Inside visit:
Yes
Walking distance:
100
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Depart historic church for Horsford Downs

Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
40
Travel time:
00:30
Time at site:
00:45
Inside visit:
Yes
Walking distance:
50
Wheelchair accessible:
Yes
Restroom available:
Yes
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type:
Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
40
Travel time:
01:15
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes