The Big Bay Tour with Te Puna Sculpture garden and Minden Views

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Our tours are all tailored for cruise passengers, and we will meet you at the port. We time our trips to fit your docking time, and will have you back with plenty of time to spare.

Our fully guided, friendly and fun-filled small group tours ensure you get plenty of local knowledge and have fun with a more personalised approach. Enjoy treats and drinks along the way, and travel comfortably in our luxury vans with panoramic windows.

Come join us as we show you the very best this region has to offer.

What's Included

Minden Lookout
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tauranga Historic Village
Te Puna Quarry Sculpture Gardens

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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 with you once you book. We have timed all our trips to suit your ship. We run a morning and afternoon tour each available day.

We will be standing by 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 be there 20 mins prior to the trip leaving

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Explore the harbour, stunning beaches and waterways of Tauranga city and Mount Maunganui. Get some insider knowledge and hear the legends and history of our small town.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Take a drive through prime kiwifruit country to see the incredible views of the entire Bay of Plenty coast from the top of “The Minden”.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Explore the Te Puna Quarry Sculpture Park and Gardens, which host an incredible array of plants and birdlife, a butterfly house and quirky and fun-filled sculptures. Taste some quintessentially “Kiwi” snacks along the way.

    1 hour 20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Stop at the Tauranga Historic Village on the way back to Port. Enjoy some shopping or just wander and take pictures in this quaint area.

    20 minutes 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by A Day in the Bay

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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