New Zealand Shore Excursions
Port of Tauranga
With a full range of services available and all within a short walk the Port of Tauranga makes an ideal location to hop off your cruise ship and explore the local area.
Mount Maunganui with its safe swimming beach is nearby and shops, cafes and banks are a short walk away in the small town center.
There are shuttle services into Tauranga itself from the port which is just under 7kms and takes 20 minutes. Tauranga is a larger town with many attractions to see. With a huge variety of shore excursions such as Hobbiton and geo thermal Rotorua a short drive away Tauranga is often considered the best port of call for a cruise within New Zealand.
Mount Maunganui with its safe swimming beach is nearby and shops, cafes and banks are a short walk away in the small town center.
There are shuttle services into Tauranga itself from the port which is just under 7kms and takes 20 minutes. Tauranga is a larger town with many attractions to see. With a huge variety of shore excursions such as Hobbiton and geo thermal Rotorua a short drive away Tauranga is often considered the best port of call for a cruise within New Zealand.
Akaroa
Located approximately 1.5 hours' drive (86 kms) from Christchurch, Akaroa is a beautiful harbour-side town with charming colonial architecture remnant of the French and British settlers who founded the area.
Akaroa's main wharf is situated on the south side of the town centre and is within metres of shops and cafes. A 20 minute tender ride is required to get cruise ship passengers ashore.
Many bays around Banks Peninsula are accessible within 30 minutes' drive of Akaroa.
Akaroa's main wharf is situated on the south side of the town centre and is within metres of shops and cafes. A 20 minute tender ride is required to get cruise ship passengers ashore.
Many bays around Banks Peninsula are accessible within 30 minutes' drive of Akaroa.
