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South Island Cruise Excursions

AMAZING SCENERY

DUNEDIN ARCHITECTURE

CHRISTCHURCH

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Zealandier ToursSouth Island Tours Zealandier Tours personally hosts Shore Excursions from the Ports of Auckland and Tauranga and readily arrange your excursions in other ports around New Zealand with our sister companies. We have co-opted as a group of like-minded, highly recommended, quality tour operators who have the same ethos and values, and purposely design and offer touring itineraries which complement one another to give you the client a fantastic overview of all which our country has to offer. Our itineraries are all very full as it is our objective to expose you to a maximum of experiences, scenic splendors and unique cultures in the allotted timeframe which you have ashore. Our emphasis is on your comfort, your safety, attention to details and value for money which combined guarantees you a Quality Experience.

Zealandier Tours specializes in small group tours and private tours, however we do cater for larger groups on request.

We guarantee:

• promptservice,

• informativeguiding,

• bestdestinations,

• comfortablevehicles,

• valueformoney,

• aworry freeguaranteepolicy toget youback to the ship on time.

We also offer pre & post cruise land tours if you happen to be embarking or disembarking in the port of Auckland.

Zealandier Tours proudly provides you with a service which will ensure the planning and execution of your cruise vacation to New Zealand is as stress free and enjoyable as is possible.

Tour Imagery:

1. Akaroa - French style 2. Akaroa Maori Church

3. Akaroa Harbour 4. Punting on the Avon River

5. Cardboard Cathedral 6. Start-up Mall

7. Dunedin Railway Stn. 8. St Kilda Beach

9. Taieri George Express 10. Penguin Place

11. Royal Albatross 12. Larnach Castle

13. NZ Sea Lion 14. Otago University

15. Otago Peninsula

Akaroa Sightseeing Tour (3 hrs) Akaroa is the oldest Colonial Town in the South Island, and is still touchedby theFrench influenceofmanyof theearly settlers. TheHarbour and the town itself nestle in the crater of a long extinct volcano and the scenery, as we drive out of the township and climb up to the summit road on the crater rim, is in a word “stunning”, and at every turn in the road new panoramic vistas will appear.

Okains Bay – You will be guaranteed some awesome views on the road to Okains Bay.

Little Akaloa – Enjoy the coastal drive to Little Akaloa and hear all about its history. A once thriving dairy farming community with a Cheese factory.

Hilltop Tavern - Traverse to the top of the volcanic rim to take your fantastic photos of Akaroa peninsula & your cruise ship in the distance

Cheese Making – next stop is at Barry Bay Cheeses. Here you will get to see how cheese is still made and crafted by hand and also get to sample this great local product.

Robinsons Bay – A scenic drive from Barry Bay.

Robinsons Bay to Akaroa. You get back with plenty of time to look around the township, with options of being dropped at any of the below listed destinations within Akaroa centre which allows time to explore more before catching your tender back to the ship.

• The Giants House & Gardens

• TheShops at the northern end of town

• TheHistoric Lighthouse

The above are all very interesting points of interest and the Giants House & Gardens are amazing but there is a cost to do this attraction.

Price: $60.00 p/p

Departure: 10.00 am and 1.00 pm

Tour Code: ASHDT

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Taieri Gorge Express & Otago Peninsula Sights (8 hrs)A full day tour that includes a scenic train journey of the Taieri plains and gorge followed by a small group bus experience that takes you to the remote parts of the Otago Peninsula.

You will be met by your guide inside Port Chalmers and then transferred to the Historic Dunedin Railway station where you will have 30 minutes to enjoy this architectural masterpiece before you board the prestigious train. This scenic 4 hour journey gives you the rare opportunity to go inland on your cruise; the train crossing the southern parts of Dunedin city and then travelling through spectacular scenery along the rugged banks of the mighty Taieri River. The train negotiates the narrow and exhilarating Taieri Gorge travelling across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago. The train moves slowly at scenic spots and also stops to let you get out and stretch your legs.

Once the train returns to the Dunedin station you will be met by our guide and taken out on the Otago Peninsula, predominantly of volcanic origin, steep and very rugged on the PacificOcean side. A number of walkways give you access to many breathtaking views and sheer cliff faces like “The Chasm” and “Lovers Leap”. Your visit would be incomplete until you have walked on one of these beaches, so we will take you to arguably themostscenicbeachwhereifweareluckywewillfindarareNZ sea-lion basking in the sun. We make yet another stop at a scenic lookoutwherewewalk throughamagnificent standof Macrocarpa trees to enjoy the panoramic views of Cape Saunders which happened to be one of the only two landmarks referenced in Captain James Cook’s journal on his inaugural travels around NZ.

This will bring the conclusion of your tour, where you will be returned to your ship with plenty of time to spare.

NB: Viewing of Seal Lions on the beaches is expected but NOT guaranteed , due to these animals living in the wild and are free to roam as they please.

Price: $185.00 p/p

Includes: All entry fees

Departure: 9am

Tour Code: DTEPSC

Akaroa to Christchurch Sightseeing Tour (6 hrs)Depart the beautiful tranquil harbour of Akaroa to explore the historic French and British settlement village of the same name, with its colonial architecture, galleries, craft stores, and cafes, all nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. As we ascent out of the township you will be afforded spectacular scenery, with the viewing of Takamatua Bay, Robinsons Bay, Duvauchelle Bay, and Barry’s Bay and several scheduled stops which offer some incredible panoramic views and photo opportunities.

After driving through the pleasant country town of Little River and passing Lakes Forsyth and Ellesmere - we climb again to where we have commanding views of Lyttelton Harbour and Township to our right, and the patchwork quilt appearance of the Canterbury Plains to our left as that vista opens up.

An easy five minute walk from the car park, takes us to theSign of The Takahe lookout vantage point which provides a comprehensive view of Christchurch, the City centre – the devastation, the rebuild, and a panoramic view of the Canterbury Plains, the majestic Southern Alps, and the vast Pacific Ocean.

As we descend into the area of the Central Business District in the heart of Christchurch city, the evidence of the earthquakes are clearly notable. So too however are the signs of recovery as this once-beautiful city repairs and rebuilds. Fortunately a number of the cities Heritage buildings withstood the destruction that came with the earthquakes and remain as a reminder to our Colonial past. The city centre is now boasting a “Cardboard Cathedral” (a world first) and what we locals call a “Start-up Mall”. A shopping mall made from shipping containers painted brightly to add colour and spread a happiness back into what was once a thriving bustling city centre.

After lunch we introduce you to the iconic Christchurch Botanic Gardens. These gardens cover an area of 21 hectares, contained primarilywithinthecircleofthegentlyflowingwatersoftheAvon River.Rightintheheartofthecity,youfindagardengrowntofeatureoneofthefinestcollectionsofexoticandnativeplantsin New Zealand. Spend 30 minutes strolling through the park at your leisure, relishing in the beauty and tranquillity that this special place provides.

Price: $100.00 p/p

Departure: 9.30 am

Tour Code: AKCH

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Dunedin’s Best Shore Excursion (8 hrs)Explore Dunedin’s heritage, culture, ambience and wildlife in the natural. We take you to see some of the key attractions of the ‘Scottish’ city of the South Island. Enjoy the unique views and historic architecture. Your guide will provide an informative interpretation of a city that has some of the finest and oldestbuildings in the country.

Baldwin Street - This is in the Guinness book of records as the ‘steepest street in the world’ and has opened the lungs of visitors world-wide. Signal Hill - A drive to the top of Signal Hill will allow us to point out the key features of our city. Otago University - the original Otago University building is an architectural masterpiece andthefirstuniversityofNewZealand.

Dunedin Railway Station - it represents the pride of a city that helped build the foundations of New Zealand. Larnach Castle* - this is the highlight for many. Learn about our native plants. You also have the option of going inside the castle that has been restored to its original grandeur or choose to wander the gardens thatareofinternationalsignificance.*(Additional$15.00NZDperperson). After lunch we then take you to the places the big buses can’t whichoffers flexibility enjoyinga chanceencounterwiththe local wildlife. Enjoy a scenic tour of the Otago Peninsula.

Bird watching - The Otago Peninsula is home to many species of wader and waterfowl. Otakou Marae - (please note we do not go into the Marae). Tairoa Head - Our guide will take you to the best observation point to see the Royal Albatross and tell you about this gigantic bird which spends most of its life at sea but chooses to come to this spot each year to breed.

Yellow-Eyed Penguin Reserve (Penguin Place) - view one of the rarest penguins in the world through a series of tunnels and hides. The tour duration is 1.5 hours and involves easy walking and viewing of this endangered species. (We donate a portion of your tour to their conservation, so thank you for participating in their survival for the future). NB: Viewing of Penguins, Royal Albatross and Sea Lions is expected but not guaranteed as these are all free to come and go in the wild naturally. Drop – Off at your cruise ship - Port Chalmers (1 hr prior to sailing)

Price: $179.00 p/p

Includes: All entry fees

Departure: 9.00 am inside Port Chalmers

Tour Code: DB2NFD

Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Tour (3.5 hrs)If you are looking for a short relaxing sightseeing tour of Dunedin, then this is the tour for you. We offer two departure times – Morning and Afternoon. Enjoy a 120km journey of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula where we make several stops to take in this unique city and its explosive past.

The volcanic past of Dunedin has created natural domes and ventswheresomeofthefinestviewsofourcitycanbeenjoyed.We leave Port Chalmers and approach Dunedin from the north climbing above the harbour to a fantastic viewpoint of the Otago Peninsula. As we get close to the city we take a brief stop at Baldwin Street and the historic Dunedin Railway Station before we make our way out onto the Otago Peninsula, meandering along the ‘low road’ towards Portobello - the evidence of Dunedin’s ‘fiery’past isobvious. Turningsouthweleavethesealedroadsbehind and travel through the scenic inlets where the tide regularly replaces nutrients that attract waders and waterfowl to this remote and scenic area.

A visit to Dunedin is incomplete until you have been on one of our beaches, we’ll take you to arguably the most scenic beach where the rare NZ sea-lion can often be found basking in the sunshine. We make another stop at a scenic lookout where we walk through a tunnel of Macrocarpa to enjoy panoramic views of the Otago Peninsula and in particular, Cape Saunders, one of only two landmarks Captain James Cook logged in his journal as he travelled around NZ. The journey continues south along the high road of the Otago Peninsula as we head towards St Clair wherewewillbrieflystoptosampleasliceofDunedin’slaidbacklifestyle.

Finally we make our way back to Port Chalmers (clients on the morning trip can be dropped off at the Octagon i- site if required, but theymustfindtheirownwaybacktothecruiseship in theafternoon.

NB: Viewing of Sea Lions and or Fur Seals on the beaches is expected but not guaranteed due to these animals being in the wild and free to come and go as they please.

Price: $79.00 p/p

Departure Times:

9.00 am and 1.00 pm

Tour Code: DOPHD

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