Recommended Activities
NZ Institute of Landscape Architects – Reference: Jan Broadley
Conference Dates: 11th – 13th April 2018
RECOMMENDED TOUR OPTIONS
Our recommendations, including tour description, broad itinerary and pricing is outlined on the following pages.
Group minimums and maximums are referenced.
Please note the following:
▪ Pencil bookings can be accepted but must be confirmed at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability ▪ Pricing and timing schedules are subject to change until booking is confirmed ▪ Our standard terms and conditions apply, including our cancellation policy
CENTRAL AUCKLAND SCHEDULE
Auckland Waterfront Guided Bike Tour – half day
Enjoy a fun, leisurely ride along Auckland’s iconic waterfront with knowledgeable, friendly guides. We’ll start our tour in the centre of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) before we ride along safe, off road cycle paths to beautiful, golden sand beaches and the charming seaside community of Mission Bay. Light refreshments will be served on the beach before we pedal back to the city. This guided bike tour is suited to all ages and abilities. Large groups easily catered for.
NOTE: e-bikes are available, but we strongly recommend standard bikes for this tour because of the easy, flat terrain. This tour is very popular with cruise, conference and incentive groups, as well as families.
The following itinerary shows our morning tour timings; this tour can also be run in the afternoon from 1pm:
Time PRIVATE TOUR 9.15am Guides on site at Adventure Capital base Conference activity organiser to arrange transfers for participants – note: our guides can meet delegates at the ASB Waterfront Theatre and walk them to our base in Wyndham Street for a small additional fee on request (10 minutes on foot). 9.30am Safety briefing Safety briefing and gear fit out to be handled by Adventure Capital staff 9.45am Guided bike tour begins We will follow safe, off-road cyclelanes towards Mission Bay with several stops on route including key historic points, entertainment districts, shopping precincts and highly scenic viewpoints 11.15am Morning refreshments Participants can choose between barista made coffee or NZ ice cream 11.45am Ride back to the city Brief stop at Okahu Corner for group photo’s 12.30pm Tour ends Participants walked back to ASB Waterfront Theatre if requested for a small additional fee; farewells
Pricing
$98 per person – Minimum 6 people, maximum 10 people per group (up to 10 groups can be run on the same day).
Includes senior guides, bike rental (bike, helmet, cable lock), afternoon refreshments, souvenir map
Excludes transfers to and from our base ($50 per group each way on foot), full meals and additional beverage requests.
WAIHEKE ISLAND SCHEDULE
Waiheke Island Easy Ride– full day e-bike tour
This tour starts and ends at our base conveniently located less than 10 mins from the downtown ferry terminal in Auckland city and the ASB Waterfront Theatre. Your guide will accompany you throughout your journey, providing full commentary and guidance. The e-bikes make the hills of Waiheke easy work so you can relax and enjoy the laidback beauty of the island, while still enjoying an active adventure. One wine tasting is included near the end of the tour, before we head back to the city.
Time PRIVATE CUSTOMISED TOUR 8.45am Guides on site at Adventure Capital base Conference activity organiser to arrange transfers for participants – note: our guides can meet delegates at the ASB Waterfront Theatre and walk them to our base in Wyndham Street for a small additional fee on request (10 minutes on foot). 9am Cycle to Ferry Terminal
9.30am Ferry Departure Ferry from Auckland CBD to Waiheke Island 10.05am Arrive Waiheke Island Sightseeing tour by e-bike, stopping at lesser visited places around the island. Gourmet picnic lunch and one wine tasting included 4pm Depart Waiheke Island Ferry from Waiheke Island to Auckland CBD 5pm Tour ends Participants walked back to ASB Waterfront Theatre if requested for a small additional fee; farewells
Pricing
6 -10 people: NZ$289 per person
Includes senior tour guide, gourmet picnic, e-bike, helmet, 1 wine tasting, return ferry tickets
Excludes additional food and beverage requests and transfers to and from ASB Waterfront Theatre.
NORTH AUCKLAND SCHEDULE
Matakana Day Trip – full day
This full day tour is the ideal choice for art, crafts, food & wine lovers. Participants will enjoy an inspirational day in one of Auckland’s most beautiful regions, well loved by locals for the quality and variety of experiences on offer. A lovely scenic drive through New Zealand’s infamous green farmlands and spectacular coastal views is another highlight of this full day tour.
Time PRIVATE TOUR 8.45am Guides on site ASB Waterfront Theatre? Introductions 9am Depart for Matakana Scenic drive along northern expressway 10am Arrive Brick Bay Sculpture walk followed by wine tasting and lunch platters 1.30pm Arrive Matakana Village Artisan food producers, craft stores, local galleries Participants free to explore and shop as they desire 3pm Return journey to Auckland
4pm Tour ends Participants transferred to ASB Waterfront Theatre? Farewells NOTE: end time traffic dependent; Auckland Harbour Bridge can become heavily congested. Participants should be warned about the risk of arriving back a little later than 4pm if they are intending on attending other events or appointments in the evening
Pricing
6-10 people: $389 per person
11-19 people: $275 per person
20-30 people: $225 per person
Includes 2 senior guides (for groups 11+ participants; 1 guide only for 6-10 pax), entry fees, transportation, lunch platter, wine tasting, sculpture walk at Brick Bay.
Excludes other meals, additional wine and food purchases and personal shopping.
CENTRAL AUCKLAND SCHEDULE
Ayrlies Garden tour – afternoon half day
Considered by many to be one of the finest private gardens in the world, Ayrlies Garden covers 12 acres of European inspired landscaping, with a further 35 acres of New Zealand native wetlands. The owner, Bev McConnell, has spent over 50 years of her life, with a small team of dedicated full-time gardeners, to create this “must see” masterpiece which has featured in prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal.
The following itinerary shows our afternoon tour timings; this tour can also be run in the afternoon from 9am:
Time PRIVATE TOUR 12.45pm Guides on site ASB Waterfront Theatre? Introductions 1pm Transfers Participants transferred south east to Ayrlies Garden, full commentary on route 1.15pm Garden tour begins Ayrlies senior gardener to conduct private walking tour 2.30pm Afternoon refreshments Privately catered in garden 3pm Transfers Participants transferred back to ASB Waterfront Theatre 4pm Tour ends Farewells
Pricing
6-19 people: $325 per person
20+ people: $265 per person
Includes senior guides (1 for every 10 participants), luxury coach transfers, donation to Ayrlies Garden, senior gardener to provide private tour of property, afternoon refreshments
Excludes full meals and additional beverage requests.
CENTRAL AUCKLAND SCHEDULE
Fine art, food & fashion downtown tour – morning half day
An excellent introduction to the more sophisticated side of Auckland. Even regular visitors to the city are guaranteed to discover something new. A very popular choice for conference groups and partner programmes.
Time PRIVATE TOUR 9.45am Guide on site ASB Waterfront Theatre? Introductions 10am Transfer to Albert Park, Auckland Art Gallery Scenic drive – ideally waterfront, Parnell, The Domain, Grafton, University Precinct, Albert Park Arrive Albert Park for short orientation of park Private tour of Auckland Art Gallery with local expert 11.15am Depart Auckland Art Gallery Walk towards Britomart along back streets and lanes Introduce boutiques, cafes and venues of interest on route Morning refreshments 12.30pm Arrive Britomart Precinct Orientation walk of area: ▪ History ▪ Fashion stores ▪ Public art ▪ Restaurants and bars 1pm Tour ends Participants transferred back to ASB Waterfront Theatre – own cost
Pricing
NZ$199 per person – Minimum 6 people, maximum 10 people per group (multiple groups can be run)
Includes senior guide, donation and tour fees payable to Auckland Art Gallery, wine and cheese tasting, barista made coffee, transfer to Auckland Art Gallery from ASB Waterfront Theatre
Excludes return transfer, full meals and additional beverage requests.
WAIHEKE ISLAND SCHEDULE
Waiheke Island – half day tour
This tour starts and end in Auckland city, where your guide will accompany you throughout your journey. Enjoy an orientation of the Hauraki Gulf with your local guide on route to Waiheke Island. A short sightseeing tour of the island will introduce you to the key sights and tastes of Waiheke. Highlights include beautiful beaches, great viewpoints, local food and wine tastings.
Time PRIVATE CUSTOMISED TOUR 8.45am Guide on site ASB Waterfront Theatre? Introductions 9am Walk to Ferry Terminal 10-15 minutes on foot from ASB Waterfront Theatre 9.30am Ferry Departure Ferry from Auckland CBD to Waiheke Island 10.05am Arrive Waiheke Island Sightseeing tour by coach, with several stops incorporated for scenic viewpoints and local food and wine tastings 12.30pm Depart Waiheke Island Ferry from Waiheke Island to Auckland CBD 1.05pm Arrive Auckland Ferry Terminal Farewells at terminal Pricing
6 -10 people: NZ$325 per person
11 – 20 people: NZ$299 per person
21+ people: NZ$229 per person
Includes senior tour guide, 1 wine tasting, 2 food tastings, coach transfers around the island, return ferry tickets
Excludes additional food and beverage requests and transfers to and from Downtown Ferry Terminal.
CENTRAL AUCKLAND SCHEDULE
Running Guides – early morning
3 early morning runs will be led by local running guides, following 3 different routes to avoid duplication. 1 guide for 10 participants will be required for health and safety reasons and all participants required to sign a waiver. Injured and unfit participants will not be able to participate.
Time PRIVATE TOUR 6.45am Guides on site at ASB Waterfront Theatre?
7am Safety briefing Safety briefing to be handled by Adventure Capital staff and will include emergency plan explanation and description of route – all participants will be required to sign a waiver 7.10am Morning run begins We will follow safe pedestrianised routes, which may include: ▪ Auckland Domain ▪ Westhaven Marina ▪ Mt Eden 8am Run ends ASB Waterfront Theatre? Farewells
Pricing
$150 flat fee per morning per guide – maximum 10 people per group (multiple groups can be run)
Includes senior guide.