If you enjoy breathtaking views, beautiful gardens, unique sculptures, and delicious food, this tour is perfect for you! Rest assured, you’ll return to port on time while experiencing the finest attractions this area has to offer, all without straying too far.
If you enjoy breathtaking views, beautiful gardens, unique sculptures, and delicious food, this tour is perfect for you! Rest assured, you’ll return to port on time while experiencing the finest attractions this area has to offer, all without straying too far.
- Mount Maunganui - Discover the harbor, breathtaking beaches, and waterways of Tauranga city and Mount Maunganui on this “Best of the Bay” tour. Gain insider insights and learn about the culture and history of this charming town. If open, enjoy a brief visit to the quaint and colorful Historic Village, or take an extended city tour if the village…
- Mount Maunganui - Discover the harbor, breathtaking beaches, and waterways of Tauranga city and Mount Maunganui on this “Best of the Bay” tour. Gain insider insights and learn about the culture and history of this charming town. If open, enjoy a brief visit to the quaint and colorful Historic Village, or take an extended city tour if the village is closed (Sun/Mon).
Drive through the heart of kiwifruit country. Capture photos of the kiwifruit vines, taste some kiwifruit during lunch, and discover the history of kiwifruit in New Zealand.
- Minden Lookout - Pause to admire the stunning views of the entire Bay of Plenty coast from the top of “The Minden.” On a clear day (which is often), you can see the Coromandel Peninsula, the entire Tauranga/Bay of Plenty region, and even White Island from this vantage point. Spot your ship in the distance as you take in the panoramic views.
- Te Puna Quarry Park - Spend time at the beautiful Te Puna Quarry Sculpture Park and Gardens. These gardens feature a remarkable variety of plants and birdlife, along with many whimsical and entertaining sculptures. Choose your path based on your interests and fitness level. Relax and enjoy the views in the shade, or venture higher into the park if you’re feeling adventurous! This park is a delight for garden enthusiasts, with countless twists and turns revealing endless surprises around every corner.
- Te Puna Quarry Park - Conclude with a delightful gourmet “High Tea” style picnic lunch in the shade of the park’s trees. Savor filled croissants, mini wraps, quiche, brownie, and NZ lolly cake, along with a selection of iced tea and New Zealand’s own Lemon and Paeroa drink. This is a true highlight of this relaxing and diverse tour.
- Tauranga - Enjoy a gift of traditional New Zealand sweets on your return to the port.
- The Elms - Inquire if interested in this optional extra: a visit to “The Elms” Mission House and Historic Gardens, the second English settlement in New Zealand. Enjoy a guided tour and entry to The Elms, including transportation (additional charge). This addition takes 1 hour.
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
