4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting

Enjoy this 4 Hour boutique tour of Tauranga. Picking you up from right outside the Tauranga port gates the local guide accompanying 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 hand pick teas sourced locally and from around the world.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Minden Lookout, Minden Road, Tauranga New Zealand

Leaving Tauranga, you will head west to the foothills of the Kaimai Ranges to see stunning views of the area with a stop for lunch, some shopping and an opportunity to taste handpicked teas sourced locally and from around the world. A short drive will take you to a Kiwifruit orchard where you will hear about the Kiwifruit industry, sample its fruit including the famous gold kiwifruit, see Avocado trees, hear how this amazing tree produces one of the worlds super foods and sample some of the local avocado produce. Afterwards we head back to Mount Maunganui to finish the tour.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Limited Mobility aid accessibility - Please discuss with tour operator at time of booking."
"Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 4 Hours
Ponto de partida: Port of Tauranga Ltd, 2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered

Ports

• Port of Tauranga Ltd, 2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Live commentary on board
• Local driver/guide
• Hand picked tea, Kiwifruit and Avocado produce tastings
• Port or Hotel pickup and drop-off

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• You do not get to pick fruit from the orchard. Samples will be provided.

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