Rotorua (Tauranga)

Enjoy the rare opportunity to explore one of the world’s most fascinating destinations in a small private group with knowledgeable guides that will enhance your understanding of the attractions off the beaten path.

On this overland program, you will follow the roads less traveled to one-of-a-kind destinations that include an organic tea estate, two art galleries, a winery and the extraordinary Art Deco district in downtown Napier.

DAY 1 - 10. Februar 2022

After departing from the ship with just an overnight bag, you will settle in for an immensely scenic drive through the Waikato, a region best known for its rich dairy production and lush green pastures. In time, you will arrive at the Zealong Tea Estate, New Zealand’s only commercial tea estate that produce 100% organic teas.

During the enlightening tour of the estate, which encompasses more than a million tea plants, you will see how the tea is grown, picked and processed and how its organic certification is strictly maintained. It is a fascinating story, well worth discussing further over lunch and a tea tasting in the serene Tea House.

Continuing on to the rural community of Tamahere, you will soon stop at Inspirit, an art gallery and studio that showcases original New Zealand art. While browsing, you will see works in every imaginable medium, including paintings, ceramics, sculptures and jewellery.

Another artistic experience will await you at the Lava Glass and Sculpture Garden, the domain of glass artist Lynden. The native New Zealander creates extraordinary glassware that includes landscape designs, teardrop bowls and Hangi stones shaped like the river rocks used in traditional Maori cooking pits. While meandering through the Sculpture Garden, you will see hundreds of large glass sculptures, many of them in delightfully whimsical colors and shapes.

Following this visit, you will drive to the Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo, where you will spend the evening. Set on the shores of the country’s largest lake, this is one of Taupo luxury hotels with uninterrupted views of the magnificent lake and mountains. Dinner will be on your own.

Day 2 - 11. Februar 2022

After a leisurely breakfast, you will begin the drive to Napier, first stopping at Church Road, a winery in Hawkes Bay. One of the oldest wineries in the country, Church Road traces its history back to 1897 when Bartholomew Steinmetz planted a vineyard next to its namesake Church Road. The winery produces internationally recognized reds and a range of notable whites and rosés, which you will sample along with a platter lunch.

Driving on to the city of Napier, you will learn about the catastrophic earthquake that struck here in 1931, devastating the region and destroying much of the town. Rebuilding began almost immediately with architects embracing the Art Deco style, to which they added a distinctive New Zealand flavor. Today, those buildings lend Napier a wonderful architectural flair, which you will discover by watching a film about the city’s recovery and by touring the downtown.

Afterwards, you will rejoin the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please carefully review your final itinerary for amendments.

TAG 1

08:30 Uhr Depart Mount Maunganui for Morrinsville

09:45 Uhr Restroom stop

10:20 Uhr Drive from Morrinsville to Zealong Tea Estate

10:50 Uhr Tea tour and tastings at Zealong Tea Estate

12:00 Uhr Lunch at Zealong Tea Estate

13:10 Uhr Drive to Inspirit Art Gallery in Tamahere

13:45 Uhr Visit Inspirit Art Gallery

14:35 Uhr Drive to Lava Glass

16:00 Uhr Arrive at Lava Glass

17:05 Uhr Drive to the hotel

Overnight at the Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo or similar hotel

TAG 2

08:00 Uhr Breakfast and hotel check out

09:00 Uhr Drive to Church Road winery

10:50 Uhr Tour the winery and museum

12:10 Uhr Enjoy a light platter lunch with wine

13:15 Uhr Drive to Napier

13:25 Uhr Arrive at the Art Deco Centre

13:35 Uhr Watch "The day that changed the bay" movie

14:00 Uhr Tour downtown Napier

15:30 Uhr Re-join the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

Die Jahreszeiten Neuseelands sind denen der nördlichen Erdhalbkugel genau entgegengesetzt. The warmest months are December, January and February, while the coldest are in June, July and August. The mean daily temperature during January and February is 23 degrees Celsius (74 degrees Fahrenheit).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

As it will be summer, light casual clothing is suggested as well as comfortable walking shoes. However, as the weather can be changeable, carry a rainproof jacket. Sunscreen is essential.

Landeswährung

New Zealand dollars. U.S. dollars are generally accepted only in establishments such as souvenir stores. However, credit cards are widely accepted. For small purchases, it is strongly suggested that local currency be used. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, and some hotels. In Neuseeland werden alle Kreditkarten großer Kreditinstitute akzeptiert. Reiseschecks werden in Hotels, Banken und einigen Geschäften angenommen. Es gibt viele Geldautomaten (ATM) bei Banken, in großen Einkaufsstraßen und in Einkaufszentren (Malls). Internationale Kreditkarten und EC-Karten funktionieren, wenn sie mit einer vierstelligen Sicherheits-PIN versehen sind. Banks are typically open from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Stromspannung

Die Netzspannung in ganz Neuseeland beträgt 230/240 Volt bei 50 Hertz. Most hotels and motels provide 110-volt ac sockets (rated at 20 watts) for electric razors only. Power outlets only accept angled two- or three-pin plugs, depending on whether an earth connection is fitted. Bring your own travel adaptor for electric devices.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

Citizens of the United States do not generally require a visa to visit New Zealand. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration web site for further visa information.

Hotel

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo

243 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo 3330, New Zealand

Telefon: +64 7-378 5110

Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sollten Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, findet die Übernachtung in dem Hotel statt, das im Programm aufgeführt ist.

Im Programm enthalten:

1 night at the Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupo or similar hotel including breakfast – superior lake view room

Touring and lunches on Days 1 and 2

New Zealand Goods and Services Tax of 15,0 percent on the above items

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten

Private und sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, darunter Minibar und Zimmerservice

Any meals or beverages not listed above

Weitere Besichtigungen und Mahlzeiten, die nicht in der Programmbeschreibung aufgeführt sind

Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

Please Note

Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt.

The sights visited on this program are not suitable for mobility-impaired guests. Therefore, we do not recommend this tour to those guests with limited mobility or who rely on a wheelchair. Also, persons under the age of 18 years are not permitted to take part in wine tastings.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.