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4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting

By Wicked Wanders Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$94 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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Overview

Departs 10:00am (Subject to cruise ship docking times). Enjoy thisĀ 4 Hour boutique tour of Tauranga. Picking you up from right outside the Tauranga port gates the local guide accompaning you will serve as your expert, connecting you with the natural beauty, history, culture, industryĀ and people of Tauranga. See amazing views, beautiful beaches, historical sites, orchards and experience the taste of our world-renowned Kiwifruit and Avocado industries and sample teas sourced locally and from around the world. At the completion of the tour your guide will transport you back to the port gates.Ā - RUNS OCTOBER TO APRIL ONLY

Activity location

  • Mount Maunganui
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mount Maunganui
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

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4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00 am
Price details
NZ$94.00 x 1 AdultNZ$94.00
Total
Price is NZ$94.00
Until Thu, 27 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedPort pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedHand picked Tea, Kiwifruit and Avocado produce tastings
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal driver/guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYou do not get to pick fruit from the orchard. Samples will be provided.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Limited Mobility aid accessibility - Please discuss with tour operator at time of booking.
  • Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.

Activity itinerary

Mount Maunganui
  • 1h
Your driver/guide will take you on an interesting journey through the different aspects of life in Tauranga. From the forming of the landscape, the arrival of man and the founding of the city, through to the different produce grown in the province and what modern life is like in the area. Departing from the port gates you will travel through Mount Maunganui township past Mauao the iconic landmark mountain and one of New Zealandā€™s most popular beaches "The Mount Main Beach" home of surfing, professional beach volleyball and surf lifesaving competitions.
Tauranga
  • 1h
Crossing over the Tauranga harbour bridge you will go through the Port of Tauranga and hear about how industry has shaped Tauranga to be the busiest port in New Zealand and see stunning views of the harbour and Matakana Island. In Tauranga you will see some of the earliest European settlement buildings in New Zealand, beautiful gardens and hear about the settlement of Maori and Europeans in the Bay of Plenty, creating the city of Tauranga as it is today.
Minden Lookout
  • 2h
Leaving Tauranga, you will head west to the foothills of the Kaimai Ranges to see stunning views of the area with a stop for lunch, some shopping and an opportunity to taste handpicked teas sourced locally and from around the world. A short drive will take you to a Kiwifruit orchard where you will hear about the Kiwifruit industry, sample its fruit including the famous gold kiwifruit, see Avocado trees, hear how this amazing tree produces one of the worlds super foods and sample some of the local avocado produce. Afterwards we head back to Mount Maunganui to finish the tour in time for you to return to your ship.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMount Maunganui
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMount Maunganui
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

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