Entertainment & Culture 

Perhaps one of South Australia’s best kept secrets is the picturesque McLaren Vale where vineyards, almond orchards and olive groves all grow within sight of the sea. The region is known for its wonderful Shiraz and Grenache which are grown in many family owned boutique wineries. On this tour you will have the chance to taste wines and produce at exceptional estates; Parri Estate - a family wine company producing wines that are a unique reflection of the region in which they are grown. Leconfield McLaren Vale – the Cellar Door is also company headquarters, and the home of Richard Hamilton Wines, the building is nestled amongst the vineyards with magnificent views to the Willunga escarpment. McLaren Vale Olive Grove – to sample Olive Oil products including oil, fruit, pastes, and wine beauty products and fine local almonds at the Almond Train A tasting and lunch will be hosted amongst beautiful scenery at a local winery, the perfect way to encapsulate your day in McLaren Vale.

Depart Akaroa for a 90 minute coach ride to the International Antarctic Centre. The International Antarctic Centre is located in a unique working Antarctic campus, home to the New Zealand, United States and Italian Antarctic programmes. It offers a fun, exciting and interactive experience of Antarctica. Visitors can have fun in real snow & ice, get ‘exchillarted’ in the Antarctic Storm, explore the Antarctic gallery, see Little Blue penguins, take a cruise down to Antarctica in the new 4D EXTREME Theatre, experience riding in a genuine Antarctic vehicle – the Hagglund. This is one Antarctic adventure not to be missed. Enjoy lunch at the Antarctic Centre, at your own cost, before departing for the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Here, view beautiful flowers and stunning plants before returning to Akaroa.

Take in the city sights to explore the Maori and Polynesian culture at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Travel through Parnell Village, over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and to one of the city’s vantage points for a photo stop before going to the museum. This imposing neo-classical museum is located in the Auckland Domain, an area of scenic parklands boasting manicured lawns, lush gardens, ponds, and trees. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of Maori and Polynesian artefacts, including a huge 82 foot Maori canoe from the trunk of the mighty totara tree. You will have time to view the excellent displays, exhibits, and memorabilia from New Zealand’s participation in the two World Wars. Highlights of this era include an extremely rare and authentic Japanese Zero and a British Spitfire plane. If you are unable to book this tour via cruise personaliser please contact P&O cruises.

Take in the city sights to explore the Maori and Polynesian culture at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Travel through Parnell Village, over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and to one of the city’s vantage points for a photo stop before going to the museum. This imposing neo-classical museum is located in the Auckland Domain, an area of scenic parklands boasting manicured lawns, lush gardens, ponds, and trees. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of Maori and Polynesian artefacts, including a huge 82 foot Maori canoe from the trunk of the mighty totara tree. You will have time to view the excellent displays, exhibits, and memorabilia from New Zealand’s participation in the two World Wars. Highlights of this era include an extremely rare and authentic Japanese Zero and a British Spitfire plane. If you are unable to book this tour via cruise personaliser please contact P&O cruises.

Experience the Auckland War Memorial Museum through the eyes of the Maori people with a Maori Performance and Gallery Tour. Before arriving at your museum destination, see the chic boutiques and galleries of Parnell Village, the Auckland Harbour Bridge and to one of the city’s vantage points for a photo stop. The Maori cultural performance is recognized as being one of the leading Maori cultural experiences in New Zealand. The performers are the face of Ngati Whatua o Orekei, the home tribe of Auckland. See the largest and most valuable collection of Maori Taonga (treasurers) in the world at Auckland Museum. Enjoy a warm, vibrant, and entertaining glimpse of Maori culture, culminating in a high energy spine tingling version of our most celebrated dance, the Haka. The Maori Cultural experience includes the opportunity to meet, talk, and take photos with the very friendly performers.

Experience the Auckland War Memorial Museum through the eyes of the Maori people with a Maori Performance and Gallery Tour. Before arriving at your museum destination, see the chic boutiques and galleries of Parnell Village, the Auckland Harbour Bridge and to one of the city’s vantage points for a photo stop. The Maori cultural performance is recognized as being one of the leading Maori cultural experiences in New Zealand. The performers are the face of Ngati Whatua o Orekei, the home tribe of Auckland. See the largest and most valuable collection of Maori Taonga (treasurers) in the world at Auckland Museum. Enjoy a warm, vibrant, and entertaining glimpse of Maori culture, culminating in a high energy spine tingling version of our most celebrated dance, the Haka. The Maori Cultural experience includes the opportunity to meet, talk, and take photos with the very friendly performers. If you are unable to book this tour via cruise personaliser please contact P&O cruises.

Experience the Auckland War Memorial Museum through the eyes of the Maori people with a Maori Performance and Gallery Tour. Before arriving at your museum destination, see the chic boutiques and galleries of Parnell Village, the Auckland Harbour Bridge and to one of the city’s vantage points for a photo stop. The Maori cultural performance is recognized as being one of the leading Maori cultural experiences in New Zealand. The performers are the face of Ngati Whatua o Orekei, the home tribe of Auckland. See the largest and most valuable collection of Maori Taonga (treasurers) in the world at Auckland Museum. Enjoy a warm, vibrant, and entertaining glimpse of Maori culture, culminating in a high energy spine tingling version of our most celebrated dance, the Haka. The Maori Cultural experience includes the opportunity to meet, talk, and take photos with the very friendly performers. If you are unable to book this tour via cruise personaliser please contact P&O cruises.

During this call, learn about the fascinating culture of Lombok, starting with a visit to Nusa Tenggara Barat Province museum, here you can see the hand woven cloth collections, the intricately detailed Kris knives, and a small Dongson drum among other displays and showcases. Next you will visit the Narmada Water Palace, with its central artificial lake that resembles the shape of Segara Anak, the caldera of the Rinjani volcano and Lingsar, a large temple complex. Here you will learn the history of the Water Palace and the Temple Complex. Following this visit you will continue north towards Senggigi, into the hills that offer the best views of the sea dotted with colourful ‘prahu’ (local fishing catamarans) returning home from their overnight fishing trips. Senggigi, the busiest tourist area of the island, is where you will enjoy a sumptuous Indonesian buffet lunch. On the return journey to port, stop in at Banyu Mulek, a village famous for stunning handmade pottery. Climb aboard a Cidomo (traditional horse cart) for a tour around the village, where guests can witness skilled craftsmen processing clay into beautiful export quality pottery. A visit to a large pottery gallery is included, where guests can purchase finished products.

Passing through local villages, rice fields and breathtaking scenery, you will make your way to Sade, Central Lombok, en route your first stop will be in Banyu Mulek, famous for handmade potteries. Tour the local village on a ‘Cidomo’, which is a traditional horse cart that the locals still use as transport, and witness the skilled villagers process clay into beautiful export quality pottery. A visit to a large pottery gallery is included, where guests can purchase finished products. From here you'll make your way to Sukarara, a village known for its stunning Ikat and hand woven fabrics, before visiting Sade a traditional Sasak village on the south of Lombok. Here you will have the opportunity to visit traditional Sasak houses, and also see the Lumbungs - traditional bonnet-shaped rice barns. Departing Sade you will head for Kuta Beach, which probably offers the best seascape in all of Lombok, here you will visit the Novotel hotel and enjoy and Indonesian Buffet lunch, free time is also available at the resort where guests can relax by the pool or enjoy the Crystal blue water at the beach.

Delicious local cuisine is one of the many reasons people visit Lombok. The island is well known for its delicious tofu, water spinach, buffalo crackers and shrimp paste, among many other things. Todays cooking tour begins with visiting a local market, where you and your guide will purchase the product for the class. Head back to school and enjoy coffee, tea and traditional snacks before starting on todays culinary journey which will have you grinding, blending and frying up a storm. At the end of the class you can sample your own freshly cooked meal in your tropical surroundings.