4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

Highlights

  • View Matakana Island and Main Beach at Mt. Maunganui

  • Enjoy tastings of manuka honey and kiwifruit ice cream

  • Small-group tour is limited to 11 cruise ship passengers

Summary

View Matakana Island and Main Beach at Mt. Maunganui

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

This seasonal shore excursion (October–April) picks you up at the port for a half-day tour of Tauranga Harbour. A guide acquaints visitors with the cultural history, natural beauty, and industry of Tauranga, including its beaches and fruit orchards. Board an 11-passenger minivan for a small-group tour, starting with a drive around Pilot Bay.

What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Manuka Honey, Kiwifruit and Avocado oil tastings

  • Local driver/guide

  • Live commentary on board

  • Port pickup and drop-off

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Free Locally made Kiwifruit Ice cream

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Wicked Wanders

About operator:

WICKED A New Zealand colloquialism meaning Amazing, Fantastic or Astonishing. Established in 2015 WICKED Wanders is a boutique tour operator specialising in providing personalised history and tasting tours of the greater Tauranga area. Our tours give you the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of our backyard. To do this we work with other like-minded people who have a passion for what New Zealand, its people and culture have to offer. Come with us and we will take you on a journey where you will discover stunning scenery, Maori culture, historical sites, beautiful beaches and an insight into our primary industries. We look forward to seeing you on board.

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