Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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*** We run ALL these tours to fit with cruise ships arrival & sailing times****
This half-day Tauranga Highlights Tour is designed especially for cruise guests who want to see more in less time—without feeling rushed. You’ll enjoy a guided, personal experience with plenty of local insights, immersive stops, and stunning scenery. This tour blends the must-see sights with authentic stories and hidden gems you won’t find on your ship’s excursions, offering exceptional value, relaxed pacing, and the warm hospitality that makes the Bay of Plenty so special.
• Guaranteed to see plenty at this Idyllic seaside resort of Mount Maunganui
• Interesting Tauranga city centre
• Learn about and visit Historic Landmarks -
• See the beautiful rose gardens - Nov/Feb
• Kiwifruit & Manuka honey tasting
• Walk in native rainforest to beautiful Waterfalls
• Impressive Photo Opportunities
Join the locals at a cottage cafe and enjoy a freshly baked muffin /scone and great coffee.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes
Please bring sun protection
Pricing is per person
There is some walking involved - optional
“As numbers are limited, we encourage booking only when you’re confident of attending. This allows us to operate comfortably and fairly for all guests.”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Mount Maunganui is voted New Zealands number 1 beach and seaside resort. With its iconic Mauao - a volcanic lava dome, 232 mtrs high standing proudly at the headland and the 22kms of beautiful white sandy beach, not forgetting to mention Marine Parade which showcases some of New Zealand most expensive and luxurious holiday homes - this is not a place to miss seeing.
Tauranga
We cross over the harbour bridge from Mount Maunganui to Tauranga City. View the inner city precinct and learn more about the heart of the region.
What‘s Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Driver/guide
Free Ice cream
Air-conditioned vehicle
Enjoy tea/ cofee and freshly baked muffin at cottage cafe.
Fresh Kiwifruit and Manuka Honey Tastings
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour
Reviews
184 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Andreas K,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour to see New Zealands landscape and nature as well to learn about history and presence. Every second used.
Great half-day tour and beautiful scenery.
Michael C,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A beautiful day in the Mt. Maunganuin, Bay of Plenty countryside. We headed inland into the Kaimai Range for a bush walk past native trees and waterfalls at McLaren Falls Park, visited historic sites as the Gate Pa Memorial Reserve, had spectacular views from Minden Lookout and the Bay of Plenty. We visited a kiwi orchard, tasted fresh kiwifruit, manuka honey, and hokey pokey-flavored ice cream. Great tour and tour guide.
Tauranga visit was very...
carmen h,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tauranga visit was very nice. Terry did a great job talking about different sites and was very accommodating to all his passengers. Specially liked the kiwi demonstration and the yummy ice cream
A nice day out
Denise L,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A nice day out and off the ship. Good communication, extremely easy to find at the pier. Lots of food goodies along the way and some very nice sights. A good value. When the tour is over spend some time in the ships right there on the waterfront.
This is a wonderful, interesting and worthwhile tour!
Trip02254076591,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw many wonderful and interesting sights. We given very tasty kiwi fruit and different kinds of honey. We took a wonderful walk to a waterfall and saw an organic kiwi farm. This is an interesting, fun and worthwhile experience!
Tauranga tour
Liz B,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Terry our guide was the consummate host, he made the tour interesting, fun and welcoming. Definitely would recommend it.
The best of Tauranga with Kerry H.
Rodelio R,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great, very organized. Kerry H. is the best driver/tour guide, treated us to coffee and muffin, kiwi and ice cream.
INTERESTING, RELAXING, FUN TOUR
dawnbowman1945,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was an excellent driver/guide, and looked after us (locals) and our friend's from Washington DC, extremely well. We all thoroughly enjoyed the trip around, cuppa & muffin at Decor Cafe, McLaren Falls with kiwifruit & honey tasting, and topped off with Hokey Pokey ice-cream on way home! Thankyou for lovely outing.
Nice day, could have been great
ron57nie,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was informative and we were introduced to information on NZ we might have not heard through normal channels. Highlights were the tea and scones/muffins and the kiwi/honey tasting. The ice cream was a perfect ending. One negative was that the bus was completely full, not an empty seat anywhere, consequently my wife and I were separated and she was in the back row, in the middle and had strangers on both sides with little comfort. 4 across the back was too crowded.
Great excursion for cruise passengers!
davidlsiddall,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide (Stephen) who was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. The sites and stops were good, especially tasting the local foods!
From NZ$112.00
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