点评:My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this full day tour on Oct 22 and consider it good value for the price. Allan, the driver and tour guide, greeted us and another couple at the cruise port in Auckland. First up was the city tour. Our first stop was on the eastern hilltop to visit the MJ Savage Memorial Park with gardens and a panoramic view over the harbour. Then passing along the waterfront we headed to the neoclassical War Memorial Museum situated on a hill which is a dormant volcano. We drove around the impressive property and noted the names of all the major battles inscribed on the walls. Next we stopped at the Winter Gardens, 2 historical greenhouses that showcase rare and wonderful plants and flowers. A fernery is located in the rear and there is a reflecting pool and sculptures. Then we got into the minivan and headed to west Auckland countryside. As we drove along, Allan explained the neighborhoods, districts, businesses, land features and answered our questions. After an hour we arrived at the summit of the mountain and got a fantastic view of the Auckland harbour and area. There was the visitor centre with a Māori totem with carved tikis, which we visited. It had information about the flora and fauna of the area and a gift shop. Then we headed to Muriwai, a half hour away, passing through forested areas. At Muriwai, Allan parked the minivan by the ocean side of the road, high on the cliff to give us a good view to the gannets roosting on the nearby promontory and offshore island. Then we drove down to walk onto the black sand beach, so fine grained and chiefly comprised of iron grains washed up from the sea floor. Then Allan took us to a lovely winery for lunch, West Brook Winery where the 5 of us shared 4 different pizzas. They were delicious. My husband and I had diet ginger beer which was great and the other couple ordered a set of 3 glass wine tasting. Then Allan drove us back to the ship via another route and over the bay bridge, all the while continuing to explain sites and scenery. What a perfect day. I would recommend this company and this tour. Allan was a great driver and guide.
翻译:我和丈夫非常享受 10 月 22 日的全日游,觉得物有所值。司机兼导游 Allan 在奥克兰的邮轮港口迎接了我们和另一对夫妇。首先是城市之旅。我们的第一站是东山顶,参观 MJ Savage 纪念公园,那里有花园,可以俯瞰海港全景。然后沿着海滨,我们前往新古典主义战争纪念博物馆,该博物馆位于一座休眠火山山上。我们开车绕着令人印象深刻的庄园转了一圈,并记下了墙上刻的所有主要战役的名称。接下来,我们停在冬季花园,这是 2 个历史悠久的温室,展示着珍稀而美妙的植物和花卉。后面有一个蕨类植物园,还有一个倒影池和雕塑。然后我们坐上小型货车,前往奥克兰西部乡村。一路上,Allan 向我们介绍了社区、地区、企业、地貌特征,并回答了我们的问题。一小时后,我们到达山顶,从那里可以欣赏到奥克兰港和周边地区的美景。我们参观了游客中心,那里有毛利图腾和雕刻的提基。那里有关于该地区动植物的信息,还有一家礼品店。然后我们前往半小时车程外的穆里怀,途中经过森林地区。在穆里怀,艾伦把小型货车停在路边的海边,停在悬崖上,这样我们就能很好地看到栖息在附近海角和近海岛屿上的塘鹅。然后我们开车下山,走到黑沙滩上,沙滩非常细腻,主要由从海底冲上来的铁粒组成。然后艾伦带我们去一家可爱的酒庄吃午饭,西布鲁克酒庄,我们五个人在那里分享了 4 种不同的比萨饼。它们很美味。我和丈夫喝了低热量的姜汁啤酒,味道很好,另一对夫妇点了一套 3 杯葡萄酒品鉴。然后艾伦开车带我们走另一条路,经过海湾大桥回到船上,一路上继续讲解景点和风景。真是完美的一天。我会推荐这家公司和这次旅行。艾伦是一位很棒的司机和导游。