Tauranga Wine Tasting with Lunch

Excursion Highlights:
  • Kick off an unforgettable Tauranga shore excursion with a curated showcase of local craft brews, gin, and ciders.
  • Indulge in a delightful light lunch at The White House, one of Tauranga's top restaurants, amidst your flavorful journey.
  • Engage with a world of wine at Leveret-Mills Reef, tasting award-winning vintages and learning about the region's unique terroir.
  • Conclude your day with a divine dessert and cocktail at the popular Salinity Restaurant & Bar, overlooking the resplendent Tauranga Harbour.
  • Experience Tauranga's breathtaking landscapes and a kiwifruit orchard detour.
Price: $242.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided An antipasto platter, dessert, and a cocktail or coffee, along with a selection of at least five different red and white wines, beer, gin, or cider, are included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. A light jacket, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.
Restrictions This tour is not suitable for guests under 18 years old. This tour is not ADA accessible.

Tauranga Wine Tasting with Lunch

Experience the rich flavors and scenic beauty of New Zealand on this memorable shore excursion from Tauranga. Begin your adventure at a boutique craft brewery, where you'll uncover the art of brewing preservative-free beer. Sample a variety of unique brews, or, if beer isn't your preference, enjoy tastings of artisanal ciders and gins--a perfect introduction to the region's renowned craft beverage scene.

Next, we journey south to the renowned Volcanic Hills Winery in Rotorua. Take a scenic gondola ride to the Tasting Room perched atop Skyline, Rotorua, where breathtaking views of Rotorua city and lake complement your wine-tasting experience. Relax with a glass of award-winning wine while enjoying an enlightening presentation on New Zealand's distinctive wine styles and regional terroirs, all paired with a sumptuous antipasto platter to enhance the tasting experience.

The tour continues with a scenic route back to Tauranga, offering beautiful vistas of the surrounding landscapes. Indulge in dessert and a cocktail (or coffee, if you prefer) at the popular Salinity Restaurant & Bar, with stunning views of the Tauranga Harbour and marina.

En route, time permitting, we'll make a brief stop at a local kiwifruit orchard to tell you about this iconic industry, from planting through export, and take a short walk into the Okere Falls, a beautiful waterfall amidst verdant native bush. The tour is carefully timed to align with your ship's schedule, including a short detour past what locals call the best beach in the southern hemisphere.

Reserve your spot today for a day full of flavors, breathtaking landscapes, and New Zealand's unique hospitality. Your Tauranga taste adventure awaits!