To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Browse exhibits in a heritage park that depicts the lives of Northland’s early settlers.
• Observe two of New Zealand’s most iconic animals—the kiwi bird and the tuatara reptile.
• Admire the North Island’s natural beauty at Whangarei Falls.
• Spend free time shopping in the upscale Town Basin area around Whangarei’s marina.

• Browse a museum collection so important it’s on UNESCO’s Memory of the World register.
• Gain an understanding of the forced migration of Scots from the Highlands centuries ago.
• See historical documents that tell the story of the displaced Scots that emigrated to Waipu.

• Ride a horse along a gentle trail to spectacularly scenic Uretiti Beach on Bream Bay.
• Take comfort in knowing that the horse will be matched to your riding abilities.
• Revel in the sensory experience of riding a horse along a secluded beach.

• Learn about the Maori culture by visiting a replica 17th-century village.
• Take part in several Maori traditions, some of them a bit unnerving.
• Enjoy a Maori feast cooked in a traditional underground oven.

• Gain an overall impression of Whangarei by visiting its top attractions.
• Behold the wonders of nature at Whangarei Falls and Quarry Gardens.
• Be awed by the creativity of a visionary artist at his namesake Hundertwasser Art Centre.
• Spend free time exploring the shops and art galleries in the upscale Town Basin area.

• Walk along a beautiful beach while the guide describes the local history and wildlife.
• Visit the studio of an artist that creates extraordinary sculptures out of driftwood.
• Hear about the artist’s creative process and how he chooses his subjects for sculpting.
• See driftwood sculptures in various stages of production; some finished, others just started .

• Visit a farm that somewhat recently converted to organic agricultural practices.
• Meet the fourth-generation farmers and learn why they changed their farming methods.
• Gain insight into the benefits of organic farming for the environment and for consumers.

• Discover the many uses of the mighty kauri tree through exhibits in the Kauri Museum.
• Learn how the Maori people built boats and homes with kauri wood.
• Recognize the influence of European settlers as they felled entire forests of the trees.
• See a 19th-century villa made with kauri wood and an odd collection of kauri resin.