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Step aboard the iconic KEWPIE for an incredible scenic cruise over the beautiful waters of Tauranga Harbour.
Highlights
- Stunning scenic cruise through Tauranga's inner harbour departing hourly from the historical Pilot Wharf
- Discover the Statue of Tangaroa - God of the Sea in Maori culture
- Possibility to see the region's seasonal marine wildlife including blue penguins, sea birds and NZ fur seals!
- Check out the cargo and container ships or visiting cruise ships
- Includes a Hop-on hop-off Matakana Island beach visit
This popular and relaxing cruise journeys through the beautiful inner harbour of Tauranga with the Grand Kaimai range and Mount Maunganui as a stunning backdrop.
The KEWPIE has two cruise decks and plenty of room to soak up the amazing views. It also boasts a fully licensed lounge bar and bar snacks are also available.
Scenic highlights of this great value cruise include:
The Statue of Tangaroa guarding the harbour entrance
A diversity of landscapes from untouched white sandy beaches, lush green forests, islands and small village settlements, contrasted by the massive highly developed port infrastructure
Occasionally you may see some seasonal wildlife on your cruise like blue penguins, sea birds or NZ fur seals
Matakana Island Hop on / Hop off: If conditions allow, there is the possibility of visiting the island of Matakana where you can explore secluded islands and take a dip in the crystal clear waters. The professional KEWPIE crew can pick you up for the return journey on the next tour. Please note this service is only possible for earlier trips at 11am or 12pm and is based solely on skippers discretion, subject to wind and weather. It is not part of the cruise, but is only an option if possible.
Departure Point: Pilot wharf (base of the mountain). Take a leisurely stroll along Pilot Bay esplanade to the base of the Mountain (Mauao). Walk 100 metres along the base track.
Departures Times:
Daily: December to April 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm.
School holidays: 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm.
Weekends: May to June & October to November 11:00am, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00pm.
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- Adult$24.00
- Youth$15.00
- Child$0.00
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$30.00
- Youth$15.00
- Child$0.00
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$30.00
- Youth$15.00
- Child$0.00
- Additional Child$5.00
- Adult$30.00
- Youth$15.00
- Child$0.00
- Additional Child$5.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Kewpie tour
Eileen Matthews from NZ
Kewpie tour
Eileen Matthews from NZ
Kewpie Time
kathyj1 from NZ
Kewpie Time
kathyj1 from NZ
Awesome afternoon out!!
taniac6 from NZ
Awesome afternoon out!!
taniac6 from NZ
Awesome afternoon out!!
taniac6 from NZ
Must do in Tauranga
Marie from NZ
Must do in Tauranga
Marie from NZ
A great trip on Kewpie.
dennisr3 from NZ
Kewpie
fanap from NZ
Fantastic outing
hisroyalredness from NZ
So scenic
Ayla Baker from NZ
So scenic
Ayla Baker from NZ
Very enjoyable
Gerda De Kleijne from NZ
Very enjoyable
Gerda De Kleijne from NZ
Would go again!
Lisa Traill from NZ
Would go again!
Lisa Traill from NZ
Would go again!
Lisa Traill from NZ
Matakana Island beach
shona from NZ
Lovely outing
leneg from NZ
Lovely outing
leneg from NZ
Donโt think twice, just DO it
jaberm from Saudi Arabia
Donโt think twice, just DO it
jaberm from Saudi Arabia
Donโt think twice, just DO it
jaberm from Saudi Arabia
Great trip
Barbra from NZ
Great trip
Barbra from NZ
Great trip
Barbra from NZ
Perfect
Susan Ryan from NZ
Perfect
Susan Ryan from NZ
Do It Tour
Paul from Australia
Magical piece of paradise
Emily Carter from NZ
Magical piece of paradise
Emily Carter from NZ
Magical piece of paradise
Emily Carter from NZ
5 out of 5
Arun Kaushish from NZ
5 out of 5
Arun Kaushish from NZ
5 out of 5
Arun Kaushish from NZ
Just do it !
Marie McGrail from NZ
Best $$ spent
Denise from NZ
Best $$ spent
Denise from NZ
Loved it! ๐
Jasmine from NZ
Loved it! ๐
Jasmine from NZ
Loved it! ๐
Jasmine from NZ
A good time was had by all.
Dave Jackson from Australia
A good time was had by all.
Dave Jackson from Australia
A good time was had by all.
Dave Jackson from Australia
Awesome little cruise
Matyas from Australia
Awesome little cruise
Matyas from Australia
Great trip with young family!
emmap14 from NZ
Great trip with young family!
emmap14 from NZ
Kewpie Cruises, Tauranga
Kitty from NZ
Kewpie Cruises, Tauranga
Kitty from NZ
Kewpie Cruises, Tauranga
Kitty from NZ
Scencery
Michelle Judkins from NZ
Scencery
Michelle Judkins from NZ
Scencery
Michelle Judkins from NZ
Great with littlies in tow
mamamiac from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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leneg from New Zealand wrote on 06 January 2020
Lovely outing
Lovely morning outing. Very informative. Well stocked on drinks if needed. My kids an I loved it.
Renay Berling from New Zealand wrote on 25 January 2021
Disappointing cruise
I went on the cruise yesterday as I was visiting Tauranga with my 2 son's from Auckland .we spent more time circling and waiting just outside the harbor as other bigger vessels we passing by..The Kewpie only went as far as the little white beach to pick up passengers.I spent over 70$ for 3 adults and it wasn't worth it...not sure i will be using them again. A few yrs ago I went on the same cruise and we went much further..more enjoyable and informative then...
Trina Biddles from New Zealand wrote on 02 January 2021
Tour of mount and pilot bay.
It was very nice but thought it might of gone under the harbour bridge so we could of seen the strand. A little expensive but under the current situation maybe prices should be lower to encourage people to use this experience. But on the whole a nice enjoyable hour.
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Lisa Traill from New Zealand wrote on 07 February 2020
Would go again!
What a brilliant cruise, we made a day of it by getting off on Matakana Island. What a beautiful place and the beach is paradise! If u walk far enough u have the beach to yourself ๐๐. Tom and crew were very knowledgeable and interesting. We will be back thx for making our NZ day memorable ๐๐๐
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