Salinity Restaurant
Mt Maunganui beach
The Rising Tide
Volcanic Hills Winery
View from Volcanic Hills
TAURANGA LOCAL TASTING TOUR

TAURANGA LOCAL TASTING TOUR

Our Local Tasting Tour is a little different as it visits several venues. Clients enjoy a range of different liquor & food and travel through scenic countryside between venues. We pick you up from/return you to the Port of Tauranga or local accommodation

From

NZ$300.00

per person

6 hours

On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.

Highlights

  • Travel on gondola for tasting & presentation at awarded Rotorua winery

  • Sumptuous anti pasto platter with winetasting

  • Boutique Brewery beer or gin or cider tasting

  • Cocktail & dessert at top restaurant overlooking marina

  • Travel through scenic countryside

Visit

Full Description

The Local Tasting Tour commences by visiting a boutique craft brewery, where the process of producing the natural beer with no preservatives or additives is explained & a range of beers is sampled. (If you're not a beer drinker, you can choose samples of cider and/or gin.)

We then travel South to Volcanic Hills Winery, Rotorua, to have platters & a wine presentation & tasting.
The Tasting Room at this venue sits at the top of the gondola at Skyline, Rotorua.
During your visit you will be able to soak up the magnificent view overlooking Rotorua town & lake, while relaxing with a glass of wine and something to eat. 

The t...

Includes

Tasting at boutique brewery

Gondola to tasting facility

Return transport from Port of Tauranga or local accommodation

Cocktail & dessert

Wine presentation/tasting

Sumptuous anti pasto platter

Meeting Point

Cruise-ship customers meet us at the Port of Tauranga gate (which is a very short walk from shipside). Clients' names are held up on a placard. We also pick up & return clients to local accommodation ( Tauranga/Mt Maunganui/early Papamoa. 

 Port pick-up time is at 10.15 AM, but this can be adjusted to fit with ship time parameters.

Additional Information

Although our business is based at Welcome Bay in Tauranga, we do door-to-door pick-up from/redelivery to the Port of Tauranga & local accommodation.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

Terms
Not suitable for clients under 18 years. Dress - smart casual.

Our Products/Services

From

NZ$300.00

per person

6 hours

On Request: Confirmed within 48 hours, or fully refunded.

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TAURANGA LOCAL TASTING TOUR

TAURANGA LOCAL TASTING TOUR

Our Local Tasting Tour is a little different as it visits four venues. Clients enjoy a range of different liquor & food ...Show More
From NZD
$300.00
Not suitable for Infants.
Duration: 6 Hours
Minimum Passengers: 2
Maximum Passengers: 14

Frequently Asked Questions

Which wineries or food producers are visited during the tour?

The tour includes a visit to Volcanic Hills Winery in Rotorua, where guests enjoy wine tastings accompanied by antipasto platters. The tasting room is located at the top of the gondola at Skyline Rotorua, offering stunning views of the town and lake.

Is lunch included or just tastings and snacks?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour. Additionally, the tour concludes with a cocktail and dessert at Salinity Restaurant & Bar in Tauranga.

Do I need to be 18 or older to participate in the wine tastings?

Yes. The tour is not suitable for clients under 18 years.

Are non-alcoholic options available for non-drinkers?

yes, non-alcoholic options are available.

How many people are typically in each tour group?

The tour accommodates a maximum of 14 people.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the activity starts.
 

What kind of dress should I wear for the tour?

You are advised to wear a smart, casual outfit and comfortable footwear.
 

What happens if it rains or the bad weather on that day ?

Poor weather means cancellation or rescheduling, with a full refund offered if conditions are unsafe.
 

What is the minimum number of people required to book this tour?

A minimum of 2 people must be booked for the tour to operate.

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