Cruise Passenger Information
Kia ora, welcome to the coastal Bay of Plenty located on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
The region is centred around the cosmopolitan city of Tauranga as well as the coastal suburbs of Mount Maunganui and Papamoa. It includes towns such as Te Puke the ‘kiwifruit capital of the world’ and Katikati – New Zealand’s mural town. It is the country’s fastest growing region with a warm sunny climate and beautiful white sand beaches; one visit and you’ll understand why Kiwis want to live here and vacation here.
The Bay of Plenty records an average of 2,225 hours of sunshine per annum and the average temperate in summer is 24° Celsius (75° Fahrenheit) and some days can be much hotter than this.
The city hosts a range of annual events from air shows and jazz festivals to national multisport events, beach volleyball and surfing contests.
Mount Maunganui or Mauao as it is known to local Maori (indigenous people of New Zealand) is a dormant volcano that stands at the entrance to the harbour. Mauao has a number of walking tracks to the summit and around the base which are used by nearly a million people each year.
Before you travel to Tauranga
Contact the Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Centre who can help you plan your Bay of Plenty experience. The i-SITE Visitor Centre has exclusive deals and a team of experts to help you find the attractions, activities and transport options to best suit you and your budget.
To maximise your time in the Bay of Plenty contact an i-SITE consultant for enquiries and bookings - email info@bayofplentynz.com or phone +64 7 578 8103.
How to start your day in the Bay of Plenty
Your cruise ship will berth at the Port of Tauranga, a beautiful scenic harbour located in the seaside resort suburb of Mount Maunganui - just 15 minutes drive from the Tauranga City centre. Upon your cruise ship's arrival at the port, you will find a booking office for tours operated by the Tauranga i-SITE.
Shore excursions from the Port of Tauranga are some of the most enjoyable and informative in New Zealand. They include local tours of historical and cultural sites, farm tours, horticultural theme parks, working kiwifruit orchards and also destinations such as Rotorua, which is one hour by bus.
There is an i-SITE on the Port of Tauranga and knowledgeable staff and Cruise Ambassadors will greet you on the wharf and are on hand to provide information about the region and also activities and tour options available on the day.
The i-SITE offers a free booking service with exclusive 100% best deals and saves you time to help you find all the hidden gems the Bay of Plenty has to offer. View the 2011/2012 cruise tour brochure here.
For the full schedule of cruise ships visit http://www.port-tauranga.co.nz/Shipping-Information/Cruise-Schedules/.
For further information and trusted advice contact us at:
Tourism Bay of Plenty
PO Box 13325
Tauranga 3141
New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 577 6234
Fax: +64 7 577 6235
Email: info@bayofplentynz.com
