4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
With small group tour sizes, you'll be guaranteed a personal and intimate experience that truly captures the essence of Tauranga.
What to Expect
Mount Maunganui
Embark on a journey through the heart of Tauranga with your driver/guide. Starting from the port gates, you will be taken through the vibrant town of Mount Maunganui and past the iconic landmark mountain, Mauao. Experience one of New Zealand's most popular beaches, Mount Main Beach, known for surfing, beach volleyball, and surf lifesaving competitions.
Tauranga
Cross the Tauranga Harbour Bridge to the bustling Port of Tauranga, where you will learn about the impact of industry on the city, which is now the busiest port in New Zealand. Admire stunning views of the harbour and Matakana Island. Explore Tauranga and see some of the earliest European settlement buildings in New Zealand and beautiful gardens, as you listen to the history of the settlement of Maori and Europeans in the Bay of Plenty.
Lower Kaimai
Head west to the foothills of the Kaimai Ranges, where you will be treated to breath-taking views. Take a break for lunch and shopping, and sample handpicked teas sourced from both locally and around the world. Visit a Kiwifruit orchard and learn about the Kiwifruit industry while sampling its fruit, including the famous gold kiwifruit. See Avocado trees and learn about this amazing tree that produces one of the world's superfoods. Sample some of the local avocado produce before returning to Mount Maunganui and completing the tour, ready to return to your ship.
Mount Maunganui
Embark on a journey through the heart of Tauranga with your driver/guide. Starting from the port gates, you will be taken through the vibrant town of Mount Maunganui and past the iconic landmark mountain, Mauao. Experience one of New Zealand's most popular beaches, Mount Main Beach, known for surfing, beach volleyball, and surf lifesaving competitions.
Tauranga
Cross the Tauranga Harbour Bridge to the bustling Port of Tauranga, where you will learn about the impact of industry on the city, which is now the busiest port in New Zealand. Admire stunning views of the harbour and Matakana Island. Explore Tauranga and see some of the earliest European settlement buildings in New Zealand and beautiful gardens, as you listen to the history of the settlement of Maori and Europeans in the Bay of Plenty.
Lower Kaimai
Head west to the foothills of the Kaimai Ranges, where you will be treated to breath-taking views. Take a break for lunch and shopping, and sample handpicked teas sourced from both locally and around the world. Visit a Kiwifruit orchard and learn about the Kiwifruit industry while sampling its fruit, including the famous gold kiwifruit. See Avocado trees and learn about this amazing tree that produces one of the world's superfoods. Sample some of the local avocado produce before returning to Mount Maunganui and completing the tour, ready to return to your ship.