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4hr Tauranga Scenic, Historical, and Kiwifruit Tasting Tour
4.8
12 Ratings
Mount Maunganui
Embark on a 4-hour scenic, historical, and kiwifruit tasting tour in Tauranga. Explore stunning views, historical sites, and orchards while sampling delicious kiwifruit and avocado. Book now!
Embark on a 4-hour scenic, historical, and kiwifruit tasting tour in Tauranga. Explore stunning views, historical sites, and orchards while sampling delicious kiwifruit and avocado. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Maunganui - 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…
- Mount Maunganui - 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.
- Tauranga - 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.
- Minden Lookout - 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.
What's Included
- Hand picked tea, Kiwifruit and Avocado produce tastings
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Port or Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local driver/guide
- Hand picked tea, Kiwifruit and Avocado produce tastings
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Port or Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- You do not get to pick fruit from the orchard. Samples will be provided.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- You do not get to pick fruit from the orchard. Samples will be provided.
Additional Information
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…
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.
- Limited Mobility aid accessibility - Please discuss with tour operator at time of booking.
- Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
Location
Port of Tauranga Ltd
Salisbury Avenue
Please meet at the WICKED WANDERS sign board on the grassy mound opposite the port gates.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(12 Ratings)
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Stanley_b
Mar 29, 2024
Great event - Russell was very knowledgeable about the history of tauranga and was eager to share. So far, this tour was the best we have experienced in New Zealand
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Georgetatsis
Jul 16, 2023
Fantastic tour of Tauranga - We had a 4 hour Tour with Russell today... Very impressive...!
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour packed full of all the best views and stories to go with all the sights visited and in transit. Russell could just as easily have been a history professor with all the knowledge and history that he provides, intertwined with his good humor makes for a great outing and beautiful day out!
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Annarbormht
Jan 22, 2023
Delightful! - If you arrive by cruise ship with no plans for Tauranga, check out Russell Christian's Wicked Wanders tours. He's on the Pier (when his small group, mini van tours have room) where you can talk to him regarding his offerings. We wanted to get out of the city without going all the way (1 hour +) to Rotorua and his 4Hr Tauranga tour was perfect. Great mixture of city/landscapes/farms/food tastings and an odd ball visit to unique toilets! Russell was a perfect guide - we didn't get the "canned" history speech to sleep by, but a lively discussion mixing a bit of everything about the area and country. Appreciated his willingness to answer all questions and recommendations. His price was considerably less than the cruise ship for a very similar tour and we were a small group, not a bus load of 40! Highly recommended and I would book ASAP - we were very lucky he had openings.
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Allyson_b
Oct 15, 2022
Good taste of Tauranga - Russell was an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed the gardens and various stops around Tauranga. Kiwi tasting was a nice touch!
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Margotk621
Mar 14, 2020
Wonderful experience in Tauranga region - We were on a cruise that unexpectedly visited Tauranga for 2 days. The fist day we did a hop on & hop off bus tour around Tauranga. The second day we booked a tour with Russell who took us on sight seeing tour around the town and told us bit of history of the region - very interesting. We then headed out of town to Comvita Manuka Honey factory, then to a kiwi fruit farm & finally an avocado farm. Russell was an informative, welcoming & good humoured host - very enjoyable.
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943nevilleh
Mar 8, 2020
Great informative tour - Russell responded quickly after purchasing our tickets. Meeting off wharf was easy. Vehicle is well suited to the tour.
Best of all it was a great informative tour - highlight was the visit to kiwi fruit farm.
Lovely day - definitely recommend this tour run by enthusiastic owner operator.
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Mary_j
Jan 1, 2020
Perfect!! - We had a great tour. Russell was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the area! The Kiwi fruit farm was very interesting and the ice cream was wonderful!
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Lyda
Nov 22, 2019
Wonderful day in New Zealand - Thank you to our excellent tour guide Russell!! New Zealand is beautiful and Russell did a great job of showing us the sites!! I highly recommend this company!!!
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Camper429286
Feb 18, 2024
Kiwi Tour - The tour was great, saw the Kiwi farm and tasted a couple of types of Kiwi, as well as avocado’s and flavored oils. Had fun and learned about the area.
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Viv451
Mar 8, 2020
Tour of Tauranga - Russell was our knowledgable guide who took us in our mini van round all the points in the tour. He was informative and entertaining. We enjoyed learning about the kiwi fruit, the manuka honey and the avocado. We tasted some of the oils at the avocado farm and of course it would have been good to taste some avocado too but that was not on offer for some reason- maybe not ripened?
Overall, it was an easy going, informative relaxed tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it !
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