Glorious Bay of Plenty: Rich Land, Rich Culture
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Port
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Welcome to the Bay of Plenty, where the incredible abundance and productivity of the land live up to the name. Renowned for its abundance of fresh produce, vibrant orchards, and welcoming community, this region offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness – all ripe for the exploring on today’s tour.
First you will meet a Maori family who are descendants of the migrants who arrived on the first ocean-going canoes from central Polynesia more than 650 years ago. You’ll be amazed by their stories, songs and dances that trace their family history through the generations.
Next, walk under the green and gold kiwifruit vines with your guide and marvel at the extraordinary volume and quality of fruit produced here. Almost all of New Zealand's world-famous kiwifruit crop is grown on this small pocket of land.
A freshly-prepared snack is served; then you'll have an opportunity to shop for gifts and souvenirs in the large retail shop.
Finally, visit the coastal headland site of a centuries-old Maori fortification (not open to the public) – a strategic location that has been both prized and ardently contested by neighboring Maori tribes.