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If dramatic views, stunning gardens, quirky sculptures and tasty food is your vibe, this is the tour for you! No worries about getting back to port on time, you are seeing the best this area has to offer without venturing too far afield.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Important note:
Please don't worry about published start and end times- we know when your ship is in and will confirm start and end times closer to the excursion date. We have timed all our trips to suit your ship. Most days we start at 10am and you will be back at port by 2.30pm.
We will be standing in front of the flagpole just outside the Cruise Port exit. We will have a sign with "A Day in the Bay" and your name on it. Please try to be there 10 mins prior to the trip leaving.
When you step off the ship, turn left and walk out the port gates (50-100M walk). When outside the gates, look to your right and you will see the flagpole. We will be in front of that!
Itinerary
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1Mount Maunganui
Explore the harbour, stunning beaches and waterways of Tauranga city and Mount Maunganui on this "Best of the Bay" tour. Get some insider knowledge, and hear about the culture and history of our small town. Enjoy a short visit to the cute and colourful Historic Village if open, or an extended city tour if the village is closed (Sun/Mon) Take a drive through prime kiwifruit country. Snap some photos of the kiwifruit vines, sample some kiwifruit (at lunch) and learn about the history of kiwifruit in New Zealand.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Stop to see the incredible views of the entire Bay of Plenty coast from the top of “The Minden”. On a fine day (most of the time), you can see the Coromandel Peninsular, all of the Tauranga/Bay of Plenty region, and right across to White Island from this viewpoint. See your ship far in the distance as you gaze upon the region from above.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Enjoy time at the gorgeous Te Puna Quarry Sculpture Park and Gardens. These gardens host an incredible array of plants and birdlife, and many quirky and fun-filled sculptures. Choose your path depending on interest and fitness levels. Rest and enjoy the views in the shade, or climb high into the park if you are game! This park is a real treat for garden lovers, with so many twists and turns where you can discover endless surprises around every corner.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Finally, tuck into a delicious homemade feast in the shade of the trees at the park. Enjoy a giant home-made cheese scone lathered in pure NZ butter, delicious gluten free brownie, and NZ's very own Lemon and Paeroa drink. This new inclusion is a real highlight of this relaxing and varied tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Tauranga
Enjoy a gift of traditional New Zealand sweets on your way back to port.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Ask us if you are interested in this optional extra: Visit to "The Elms" Mission House and Historic Gardens. The second English Settlement in New Zealand. Enjoy a guided tour and entry to The Elms, including transportation (extra charge). This addition takes 1 hour
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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