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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Tour
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
From US$58.82
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- 4 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This half-day shore excursion from New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty highlights the rural riches of the Tauranga region. Enjoy samplings of manuka honey in this tranquil corner of the North Island where rolling farmlands dot the landscape. Head into the Kaimai mountains and follow your guide on an easy walk to the waterfall at McLaren Falls Park. A maximum of 19 participants ensures a small-group experience.
- Private sightseeing tour of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty
- Learn about the production of Manuka honey at Bee Hive
- Take a walk to a waterfall in McLaren Falls Park
- Snap photos of the Bay of Plenty from the Minden Lookout
- Enjoy a more customized experience on a private tour
- Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Salisbury Avenue & The MallSalisbury Ave & The Mall, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Departure Point: Outside the Port of Tauranga main pedestrian gate. We will be standing on the grass under the flagpole with a name board. Dressed in uniform of black trousers, white shirts signed with Zealandier Tours and maybe some orange apparrel.
Pickup point
- Port of Tauranga Ltd2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Start time
10:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
After pickup at the cruise terminal at Mount Maunganui, enjoy the ease of small-group transport into the countryside of Tauranga, passing the Bay of Plenty en route to the town of Te Puke, considered New Zealand's kiwifruit capital.
Stop at the horticultural theme park of Kiwifruit Country, which showcases the the country’s signature fruit. Then discover the healing properties of manuka honey and taste a variety of products at the Bee Hive, where you’ll go behind the scenes to witness the bees at work. Your 5-hour tour continues through the Kaimai mountain range, stopping for lunch at a country cafe (own expense).
In the afternoon, take a guided bush walk past native trees at McLaren Falls Park, and snap photos of its namesake waterfall tumbling through boulders in the river. Returning to Tauranga via the top of the Minden lookout, stop for a scenic glimpse over the Bay of Plenty before you’re driven along the inner harbor and back to the cruise port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Tauranga port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Stop at the horticultural theme park of Kiwifruit Country, which showcases the the country’s signature fruit. Then discover the healing properties of manuka honey and taste a variety of products at the Bee Hive, where you’ll go behind the scenes to witness the bees at work. Your 5-hour tour continues through the Kaimai mountain range, stopping for lunch at a country cafe (own expense).
In the afternoon, take a guided bush walk past native trees at McLaren Falls Park, and snap photos of its namesake waterfall tumbling through boulders in the river. Returning to Tauranga via the top of the Minden lookout, stop for a scenic glimpse over the Bay of Plenty before you’re driven along the inner harbor and back to the cruise port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Tauranga port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Zealandier Tours
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes
- Near public transportation
- Pricing is per person
- There is some walking involved - optional
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 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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Reviews
4.5
33 reviews
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Great tour
Jami_B, Apr 2023
The small group tour is far more comfortable and enjoyable than the large groups offered through the cruise lines and is less expensive to boot. We were able to get into places the larger busses could not. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided great insight into the area.
Good overview of area and...
Julie_L, Mar 2023
Good overview of area and Steve's commentary was very informative.
Enjoyed the waterfall and surrounds.
Good value for money.
Enjoyable tour of Tauranga and Bay of Plenty
Anne_D, Feb 2023
Very interesting tour. Get visibility from vehicle and Jan our tour guide very informative. Highly recommend
Outstanding tour
Elaine_M, Feb 2023
Jan was an amazing guide and showed us the real Tauranga. Had many photo stops and time to explore . Highly recommended
Fabulous Tour
Sharon_M, Feb 2023
Our tour guide was very descriptive and informative. Kan went above and beyond, ensuring we had a great experience.
Wonderful tour
Lara_P, Feb 2023
This was the best tour we did our whole trip. Jan was a great tour guide and we stopped at many places. My favourite was McLaren falls.
A beautiful part of New Zealand
Ruth_M, Feb 2023
Our guide Jan was a pro. The visit to McLaren waterfall was a highlight for me. I really enjoyed learning about Māori history and about kiwi and Manuka honey production.
Seeing Tauranga
akalt17, Jan 2023
Our guide, Jan, was knowledgeable and a good driver. She answered all questions. We were driven to mulsights and had the right amount time out of the vehicle to explore. I was disappointed that the excursion description said we would be visiting a bee farm. We didn't get to go but, Jan held her own honey taste testing lesson, which was great.
Good Day Out
Brian_T, Mar 2020
Very enjoyable and informative. We had previously done a tour around Tauranga but this was good value and we could appreciate the area more. Could have done with a coffee break
True reflection of the area
Dave_G, Mar 2020
Excellent and never let down by Viator and their operators. Met on time, great driver, and itinerary.
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