• Mount Maunganui - Experience the captivating tales, flavors, and natural beauty of Tauranga on this engaging four-hour tour that blends coastal highlights, intriguing history, and local culinary delights.

Starting from the Tauranga Port Gates, the tour kicks off with a picturesque drive past Mount Maunganui, including a visit to the renowned Mount Main Beach, celebrated for its golden sands, surf, and iconic volcanic scenery.

The journey continues through the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest export port, where participants will learn about the harbor’s crucial role in the region’s economy, international trade, and shipping industry.

• Tauranga - Crossing the Tauranga Harbour Bridge into the city, the tour explores some of Tauranga’s most important historic sites. At the Elms Mission Station, one of New Zealand’s oldest heritage buildings, the early missionary history of the region and the initial interactions between Māori and European settlers are revealed.

The tour then visits Monmouth Redoubt and Robbins Park, where the dramatic events of the New Zealand Wars are vividly recounted. Discover the story of the Battle of Gate Pā, one of the most notable battles of the colonial era, along with the land confiscations that followed, shaping the modern city of Tauranga.

• Te Puna - Leaving the city behind, the tour heads to the rural community of Te Puna for a soothing tea tasting experience at Webster’s Tea. Here, guests can enjoy a variety of locally blended teas while learning about the craft and character of one of the Bay of Plenty’s unique local producers.

The tour proceeds to a privately owned kiwifruit orchard, offering firsthand insight into New Zealand’s renowned kiwifruit industry. Discover how the fruit is cultivated, harvested, and exported globally while savoring tastings of fresh kiwifruit, avocado, and a selection of locally made orchard products.

The final scenic stop is the breathtaking Minden Lookout, providing sweeping panoramic views across Tauranga Harbour, Mount Maunganui, the Pacific coastline, and the fertile Bay of Plenty countryside — a perfect conclusion to the day’s adventure.

• Live commentary onboard
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Professional local driver-guide
• Tastings of kiwifruit, avocado, and locally sourced tea

• Food and drinks (unless specified)
• Gratuities
• Fruit picking (samples only provided)
• Souvenir Shopping

• Limited Mobility aid accessibility - Please discuss with tour operator at time of booking.
• Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.