Excursion Discover tauranga tour at Tauranga

Discover the historic sites of scenic Tauranga during this delightful half-day orientation tour of the city. Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. It was settled by Maori late in the 13th century and by Europeans in the early 19th century and was constituted as a city in 1963.

Tauranga

Depart the Port of Mount Maunganui with your driver-guide for the drive across Tauranga Harbour to Tauranga, the principal city of the Bay of Plenty. The city's founders, a group of 19th-century missionaries, left a legacy of well-planned parks and gardens for future residents and visitors to enjoy.

Elms Mission House

Next, pass by the Monmouth Redoubt en route to the Elms Mission House, built in 1847 by Archdeacon Brown. Upon arrival, the guide leads you through the historic home and lovely garden surrounding the Georgian-styled home.

Te Puke

From here continue to Te Puke, kiwifruit capital of the world, with a guided visit to a kiwi fruit orchard. This will give you a chance to see and learn about the unique kiwifruit where the workings of the orchard will be fully explained. At the end of the tour you will be able to taste and sample the fruit and enjoy a freshly baked scone with kiwi jam and cream at the Paengaroa Community Centre.

Following your tour of the kiwi orchard, re-board your coach for the return drive across the Matapihi Road to Mount Maunganui and your ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion: Elms Mission House, Kiwi Fruit Orchard

Note

Please note: This tour involves a panoramic drive with a moderate amount of walking at the mission house and orchard to explore fully. It is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Order of sights seen may vary in sequence.