Tauranga

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

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Likely to Sell Out

From US$54.51

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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Make the most of your time at shore and explore the beautiful Tauranga Harbour during this half-day tour. Visit beautiful beaches, orchards, historical landmarks and more as you listen to engaging commentary from your guide about the history and culture of the region. You even get to sample local produce such as Manuka honey, kiwifruit, and avocado.
  • Discover Tauranga Harbour on a half-day shore excursion
  • Learn about local history and culture from your informative guide
  • Sample local produce including Manuka honey and kiwifruit
  • A small group tour ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hand picked Tea, Kiwifruit and Avocado produce tastings
  • Local driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup point

  • Port of Tauranga Ltd
    2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

Pickup details

Meet on the grassy mound directly opposite the port gates

What To Expect

Mount Maunganui

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Tauranga

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Minden Lookout

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Limited Mobility aid accessibility - Please discuss with tour operator at time of booking.
  • Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips


A wonderful time, small group, good value, very interesting, Knowledgeable tour guide.

Reviews

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Local knowledge of...
Brian_T, Apr 2023
Local knowledge of Russell our guide and the lovely area around Tauranga. Four hours well spent learning about the area
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hi Brian, Thank you for your review it was a pleasure to host you for the day.
Beautiful bay of plenty
Sandra_M, Mar 2023
Russell was a professional, knowledgeable and gracious tour guide. He has pretty much thought of everything to make everyone comfortable and has a great deal of local knowledge which he readily shares. Great way to spend a few hours.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hi Sandra, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day.
Overview of Tauranga -pleasant experience
Judi_H, Mar 2023
Our guide was knowledgeable sharing the history and culture of this area. We had a tour of the town and chance to climb the steepest street. This was followed by a stop at the ocean then a tour of a kiwi and advocado farm. It surprised me that kiwi vines look like grape vines. Our guide them set out a table where we were able to take fresh kiwi and advocado. Kiwis he told us now come in many colors, the skin is the most nutritious part. We visited a local tea shop and then stopped for a lovely lunch at a local cafe - at you cost.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hi Judi, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day.
Great tour/cruise port pick up
Eric_B, Feb 2023
Great tour! Only 8 of us in the van so easy communicate and listen to the guide who did an awesome job getting us around. Beautiful City (great coffee). Even better the excursion was waiting right outside the cruise ship terminal. Easy peasy! Highly recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Eric, Thank you for your lovely review. You were a fun group to host for the day. Thanks
Surpringly delightful tour
Thomas_B, Feb 2023
Guide was very informative. Lots of historical information about the area. The kiwi information was also fascinating.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Thomas, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day.
Great tour
Ellen_B, Feb 2023
We loved the views and meeting some locals at lunch. Learning about kiwi fruit was very interesting.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Ellen, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day.
Excellent experience!
Daniel_D, Feb 2023
Russell was knowledgeable, interesting and a wonderful guide. We learned something of the history of the area, saw some lovely sites and enjoyed the flowers and kiwi farm. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Daniel, Thank for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day while you were in Tauranga.
Enjoyable Shore Excursion
Sandra_Q, Feb 2023
Russell is informative and tries to accommodate when the weather is bad. A good way to spend a few hours of your time in port. The kiwi and avocado tastings were good.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Sandra, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves despite the bad weather we had that day.
Yummy in Tauranga
Lawrence_G, Jan 2023
Wicked Wanders tour in Tauranga new Zealand. Hosted by Russell who was informative and genial. Great selection of city, beach and country sights and tastes
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Lawrence. Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day.
Great city and countryside tour
Linda_Z, Jan 2023
I enjoyed our visit to the Kiwi fruit farm. I learned a great deal about the city, the history of the people of New Zealand, and the beautiful landscapes.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Linda, Thank you for your review. Pleased you enjoyed our little excursion around Tauranga.
Great trip.
MARTYN_H, Jan 2023
Enjoyed every thing about the trip . The Mission station was exceptional Great job Russel Shame the original KIWI Fruit place was closed
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Martyn, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you on the day.
Well organised, informative & relaxed tour.
Martin_D, Dec 2022
Small group tour of 10, met at port gates. Well organised, informative and relaxed tour. Really enjoyed Russel’s commentary. Was tuned into guests needs and gave a detailed and entertaining history of the area. Visit to The Elms was a pleasant surprise and very interesting stop. Highly recommend the 4 hour tour. Drop off at port gated. Thanks Russel.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Martin, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you for the day.
Fabulous informative tour!
Jo_S, Dec 2022
This was a fabulous tour of beautiful Tauranga. Russell was the perfect tour guide, very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of information about the history and culture of the area. Would thoroughly recommend this tour, especially for a cruise shore excursion.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Jo, Thanks so much for your review. You were a fun bunch to have out for the day.
Good overview of Tauranga
George_P, Dec 2022
The historical commentaries about the area by our guide were very interesting. We also really enjoyed visiting the kiwi farm and learning about kiwi and avocado production.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Hi George, Thank you for your review. That was very kind of you and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your cruise.
Highly Recommended Tour
Uwe_S, Nov 2022
Russell, our tour guide was fantastic, This tour is great value and very informative and highly recommended.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Hi there, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to host you.
What could be better?
Harris_L, Mar 2020
Very nice day with a great overview of the region and its products. Stop at Covita outlet with chance to taste and buy Manuka honey, and to buy delicious Manuka honey ice cream as an appetizer for the later in the day in depth experience at a kiwi fruit orchard, with the free tasting of kiwi fruit ice cream. A two icecream day! What could be better?
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi Harris, Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to spend some time with yourself and Nanette when you docked in Tauranga in February. All the best, Russell
Excellent tour
Anita_G, Mar 2020
Delightful tour. Russell picked us up right at the port - couldn't be easier... He showed us around Tauranga and gave us some history of the area. We then headed to a honey facility and tasted several varieties of delicious manuka honey. The kiwi orchard was next. The vines were loaded with fruit and Russell explained the different varieties of kiwi, how the vines are cared for, and the process for growing and harvesting. All very interesting. We then sampled several kiwi products including delicious kiwi ice cream. Last up was the avocado orchard and again, a very interesting stop. Russell was friendly and engaging and the tour was quite enjoyable. Recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi Anita, Thank you for your lovely review. I thoroughly enjoyed hosting yourself and Perry for the day. It was a pleasure to show around the Bay of Plenty area. All the best, Russell
Off the boat in Tauranga
Paul_R, Mar 2020
The excursion was everything that was advertised and more. Russell our guide was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable and only increased the experience. Would highly recommend this tour to all.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi Paul, Thank you for your lovely review. it was a pleasure to host Julia, yourself and the other passengers from the Ovation of the Seas on my tour. I thoroughly enjoyed showing you all around my neck of the woods. All the best, Russell
Very interesting and enjoyable tour
Silver_Duck, Mar 2020
This was a very interesting and enjoyable trip, very professionally run by Russell. Nice touch to be given a bottle of water, and not to mention the yummy kiwi icecream treat.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi, Thank you for your review. I'm pleased you enjoyed yourself on my tour. All the best. Russell
Fabulous flavours and fascinating facts.
MaryB, Feb 2020
Great tour with Russell’s in depth knowledge and his humour making it extra special. Lovely to have a guide so willing to answer ALL questions.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Hi Mary, Thank you so much for your review. I love to talk about our history and answer questions regarding it. Just to clarify though that if I don't know the answer I'll say I don't know and wont try and spin a yarn. All the best. Regards, Russell

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