Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Departs 10:00am (Subject to cruise ship docking times). Enjoy this 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, industry 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. - RUNS OCTOBER TO APRIL ONLY

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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)

What To Expect

Mount Maunganui

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 Zealand’s most popular beaches "The Mount Main Beach" home of surfing, professional beach volleyball and surf lifesaving competitions.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Tauranga

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

Pickup included

Reviews

4.82

138 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

118

Great!! Russell was so...
Linda B,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great!! Russell was so informative and friendly. The kiwi/avscado tasting 8n the kiwi orchard that he set up, was just the best!
Great Tour!
Ann C,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent tour! Russell was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed the kiwi fruit orchard.
Recommend Tour
Kathleen N,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very interesting and a good way to see the beautiful area. The kiwi farm and tasting was really cool. Russell our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Wicked!
Lynn B,
Feb 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very interesting, lots of history. Guide certainly knows his stuff. Russell was fun and gave us plenty of time in each stop to do photos and absorb the atmosphere.
Great experience
lipierce,
Jan 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Had a great time, Emile was a great guide. Very informative and friendly. Really knowledgeable about local plants, birds, etc. Wonderful tour, highly recommend Emile as a guide.