September 2020 Mystery Trip Wednesday 2nd September Spring has arrived, complete with its energetic lambs, daffodils, Rhodo’s, Cherry blossoms and Azaleas. A beautiful season for a mystery trip. We begin by making our way to the land of the many Cabbage trees. Enjoy morning tea along the way at a quirky café before ironing some kinks out of steely looks. You will be relieved to know that dinner will not be required this evening as lunch will surely float your boat, a feast fit for royalty. Join us for what will be a social and scenic day amongst newly acquainted friends and a celebration of springtime New Zealand.
VIP MEMBER PRICE:$185 Non Member Price: $265 Includes: Transport, Tour, Morning Tea And Lunch.
Finlay Park And Lake Karapiro Cruising Friday 4th September As we head across country from Tauranga to the Waikato this morning the words of that old song “What a Difference a Day Makes” may be ringing in our ears as we anticipate today’s adventure. After morning tea and a comfort stop, we head to the valuable community resource of Finlay Park Adventure Camp basking on the banks of Lake Karapiro. With an interesting history dating back to 1927 when it was a run-down wasteland covered in gorse, weeds and overrun by rabbits, the present-day estate is a multi-purpose campus of water sports and adventure activities. Our tour will include an historical film and a fascinating model of the transformation of this picturesque valley, created after Waihi Gold Mine’s Horahora hydroelectric power station closed in 1947. It’s all aboard for a barge cruise on the lake to appreciate the natural beauty before we proceed for our lunch at The Boatshed. Spacious and tranquil with a divine outlook across Lake Karapiro, The Boatshed serves delicious freshly sourced local fare. After lunch we’ll be heading into the quaint township of Cambridge – a “town of trees and champions” – thoroughbred champions, that is. At this
time of year, the cherry blossoms should be looking sublime. Spend time exploring the shops and take in all that this award-winning town has to offer before we turn for home in the late afternoon.
VIP MEMBER PRICE: $190 Non Member Price: $271 Includes: Transport, Morning Tea, Lunch, Cruise & Guided Tour
Springtime in NELSON - Beaches, Lakes and Mountains Departure Wednesday 16th September DAY ONE Today will see us departing to Nelson. Once we arrive, we’ll visit the world-famous WOW museum. The World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum is an iconic ‘must see’ Nelson NZ visitor attraction that celebrates two distinctly different passions. A world-class collection of classic cars can be viewed alongside incredible wearable works of art from all around the globe. After this wonderful experience, we will make our way to our accommodation at Trailways Hotel, where we will be based whilst in Nelson. Happy hour and dinner in the onsite restaurant.
DAY TWO This morning we travel to the stunning golden beaches & coastline of the Abel Tasman. We will be exploring the glorious Abel Tasman coastal waters on their comfortable vessel with comfortable seating. Your Skipper provides interpretative commentary throughout your cruise to introduce you to the natural highlights and fascinating history of the area. We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch onboard soaking in the pristine views in a bay of choice by the Captain. This will be a wonderful, relaxing day out in one of New Zealand’s most scenic coastlines. On our return by bus, we will take a scenic drive and walk along Motueka Quay viewing what's left of the Shipwreck Jane Seddon. We then continue onto Port Motueka, the Mapua Wharf Shops and haggle with the local craft people, before heading back. Happy hour and dinner in the onsite restaurant.
DAY THREE Today we head to the mountains visiting alpine village St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes. Reaching Lake Rotoiti we stop to stretch the legs and enjoy a mountain morning tea. The lake attracts nectar-feeding birds
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