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Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

4.7 from 200 Viator reviews4 hours 30 minutesViator
  • Worry-Free
  • Private

Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour is a sightseeing tour in Tauranga, booked through Viator. It takes 4 hours 30 minutes. From $68. Starts 10:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Viator’s Worry-Free guarantee: if the tour runs late and you miss your ship, Viator gets you to the next port.

  • PIlot Bay - Mout Maunganui
  • Bay of Plenty
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About Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

*** We run ALL these tours to fit with cruise ships arrival & sailing times****

This half-day Tauranga Highlights Tour is designed especially for cruise guests who want to see more in less time—without feeling rushed. You’ll enjoy a guided, personal experience with plenty of local insights, immersive stops, and stunning scenery. This tour blends the must-see sights with authentic stories and hidden gems you won’t find on your ship’s excursions, offering exceptional value, relaxed pacing, and the warm hospitality that makes the Bay of Plenty so special.

• Guaranteed to see plenty at this Idyllic seaside resort of Mount Maunganui

• Interesting Tauranga city centre

• Learn about and visit Historic Landmarks -

• See the beautiful rose gardens - Nov/Feb

• Kiwifruit & Manuka honey tasting

• Walk in native rainforest to beautiful Waterfalls

• Impressive Photo Opportunities

Join the locals at a cottage cafe and enjoy a freshly baked muffin /scone and great coffee.

What’s included in Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

Included
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Driver/guide
  • Free Ice cream
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Enjoy tea/ cofee and freshly baked muffin at cottage cafe.
  • Fresh Kiwifruit and Manuka Honey Tastings
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you go

Accessibility

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

Is it suitable for children?

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Health & fitness

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What to bring

  • Please wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes
  • Please bring sun protection

Other

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Pricing is per person
  • There is some walking involved - optional
  • “As numbers are limited, we encourage booking only when you’re confident of attending. This allows us to operate comfortably and fairly for all guests.”

Where Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour starts

The meeting point is on your booking confirmation from Viator.

When it runs

Runs every day. Starts 10:00 am.

Schedule checked Oct 28
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Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour
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