Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Overview
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4 hours
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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.
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.
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
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Reviews
139 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tauranga is very nice....
felix d,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Tauranga is very nice. However, the tour spent too long driving out of the harbor, going to a park, driving by parked containers from ships. The stop at a beach was nice, but really short. It was a nice sunny breezy. There was another stop at a park that overlooked the harbor. The most interesting stop was at the Kiwi farm.
Great!! Russell was so...
Linda B,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great!! Russell was so informative and friendly. The kiwi/avscado tasting 8n the kiwi orchard that he set up, was just the best!
A Focus on Kiwi Fruit
cecilw461,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A relaxed pace, informative excursion leader and a general orientation to the district all made this on of the better tours we took. The kiwi fruit farm visit suited our plans for the day.
City tour
entschonlau,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Russell was a great tour guide mixing on just the right amount of commentary about the folklore of the region with the sights
Kiwi tasting with Russell
65ivanav,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Went on this tour from cruise ,instructions on where to meet were clear and was close to port . Our guide Russell was very knowledgeable on the history of the area.we had a good ,and the kiwi tasting at the farm was a highlight Would highly recommend this tour
A great Tour for sightseeing the Tauranga area
AdeleTIom,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great four hours. 8 people on the bus and our guide from Wicked Wanders, Russell Christian made it a fun tour out. He was Knowledgeable and interesting. The kiwi and avocado tasting was enjoyable. A must if you want a few hours sightseeing the Tauranga area.
Great Tour!
Ann C,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! Russell was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed the kiwi fruit orchard.
Recommend Tour
Kathleen N,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Very 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.
Historic Tauranga
Japonica124,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Russell was so professional and his knowledge of Tauranga and its history superb. The mini bus was air conditioned and comfortable, and his commentary clear through the p.a. system. So refreshing to be able to hear and understand every word! He guided us around the city of Tauranga and its sights, telling us of missionaries, soldiers and Māori battles, and then out to Te Puna to a Kiwi fruit farm, where we admired the abundant fruit growing on vines, and learnt about their cultivation. We heard of yellow and red Kiwi fruit, and will watch out for them in supermarkets - they are yet to ripen and be available this year. There can be no better experience of a taste of Tauranga!
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