Scenic Short Hike Tour - McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve

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If you enjoy walking you will enjoy this tour. This sightseeing tour consists of two short hikes showcasing the natural beauty of Tauranga and the surrounding countryside. You will see breath taking views of the Bay of Plenty coastline and New Zealand's native forests plus learn about some of the local history of the area.

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Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cần Quan Tâm

1

Mount Maunganui

Your driver/guide will take you on a wonderful visual experience to several of the renowned sightseeing spots surrounding the city of Tauranga. Departing from the port gates you will travel through Mount Maunganui township past Mauao the iconic landmark mountain and one of New Zealand’s most popular beaches "The Mount Main Beach" home of surfing, professional beach volleyball and surf lifesaving competitions. Hear about the forming of the landscape, the arrival of man and the founding of the city, through to the different produce grown in the province and what modern life is like in the area.

30 minutes • Không Có Vé
2

McLaren Falls Park

Leaving the beach your driver will take you across the harbour bridge through the city and out into the foothills of the Kaimai range to the area of Ōmanawa and the McLarens falls regional park. 190-hectares of parkland alongside a man-made lake that feeds the local hydro-electric power station. Here you will take a short walk (45min return approx.) along a winding pathway up a small streambed to a natural waterfall hidden amongst native bushland and then out around the side of the lake with birds and other wildlife. Learn about some of the local flora and fauna and observe glow-worm threads in the daylight. On the way out you will stop at McLarens falls and see the rock formations and beautiful view from the bridge.

2 hours • Không Có Vé

Bao gồm

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Driver / Guide

Live commentary on board

Port pickup / drop off

Lunch

Gratuities

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Scenic Short Hike Tour - McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve

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Đánh giá

4.88

16 đánh giá

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  • New Zealand’s great outdoors

    Kathleen S,7 thg 4, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Viator

    5.00

    Enjoyed seeing New Zealand in the “bush”. Everything was informative and beautiful to see. Tracy was a great guide!

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  • Mistletoe Bay Walk

    Jacqueline R,23 thg 3, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Viator

    5.00

    Was a great walk on a beautiful day with very friendly informative guides. Definitely worth what we paid.

  • Longer Time Hiking Than Expected

    Jim W,21 thg 3, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Viator

    4.00

    Due to some damage from a storm, the itinerary was changed but we were OK with that. We know that there would be hiking, but it was longer than expected as it was billed as a "Scenic Short Hike Tour". Going to the McClaren Falls was quick and easy as was the walk arounf the lake. However, the final hike was over an hour and involved stepping around lots of roots and going up and down hills in the jungle-like terrain. I ended up with 18.000 steps and over 7 miles on my Fitbit. Most of what we saw there was pretty much the same things so it could have been covered in 15-20 minutes. There was also a bit of confusion as we got to the meeting point at the end of the cruise pier about 30 minutes before it started. We were told to wait there until the 11:00 am start time which we did. When that time arrived, we were told where the van was in the parking lot. When we found it, all of the other passengers were already in their seats and the only open ones were in the last row. I sat back there and we asked the driver/guide if my wife could sit next to him in the front as she would have had a very difficult time trying to get to a back seat. It turned out OK, but we wondered why he didn't allow us to get to the van earlier since we were there well before the start time. We could recommend it to people if they knew how much hiking there would be.

  • Great nature hike

    Donald H,20 thg 3, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Viator

    5.00

    Russell was an informative and helpful guide. We took great hikes in a small group of 10 folks. He pointed out multiple varieties of birds and vegetation.

  • Fantastic day at the falls and bush.

    Korinne S,7 thg 3, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The guide was knowledgeable and very nice to work with. The locations wee were taken to were beautiful. The lunch spot was very nice and the food was good. The whole trip was well managed and the transportation was excellent.

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  • WOW! That was fun!

    Odyssey41650576371,5 thg 3, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour was AMAZING! Our tour guide was informational, interesting, and so funny! We only had my husband and I on the tour so it was a little more informal which I loved! We got to see so much around the Bay of Plenty from the beaches to the forests. The hike was mostly level with a few slightly steep trails but they were not for long. Would recommend to anyone who likes easy and beautiful hikes!

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  • Excellent Value Beautiful Scenery

    philengelman6570,2 thg 3, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Well planned and executed tour. The guide, Lloydy was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and courteous. There was enough time at every stop to do and see. Due to local conditions, a hike through Puketon Preserve was substituted for the Papamoa Hills section due to local conditions. The substituted hike was amazing. McLaren Falls walk was approx 1/4 mile on an easy path. the preserve hike was about 2 miles and was moderate up and down, uneven trail at times with steps at the steeper sections. There were restrooms at both locations. The lunch stop (pay on your own) was at a local cafe with very good food and many choices. $$ Bring water and snacks; temps can be cool, so bring layers. Loved this tour!

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  • Walking in Paradise!

    KathyM438,22 thg 2, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We took this tour as an excursion from the cruise port. They were very easy to locate right outside of the pier. We enjoyed a fabulous day with Tracy our guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about his home town area. Once in the park, the walk to McLaren Falls was on an easy path, and Tracy pointed out many plants and their purposes. He even found some glow worms to show us along the way. We then stopped at an overlook of the Bay of Plenty for photos, then continued to a small boutique Cafe for lunch on our own. Service was fast and the food delicious! Due to a very bad storm a couple months ago that damaged the originally planned walking track, the next portion of the hike was changed to the Puketoki Reserve aka "The Bush". This trail was more narrow with mild to medium elevation changes, and the roots required more attention when hiking. The trail was shaded by the towering trees and ferns and it was a wonderful way to spend an hour immersed in this beautiful lush country, just what we had hoped to do! We would highly recommend this experience!

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  • Nice tour and worth the time and money.

    Maureen T,22 thg 2, 2026

    - Đánh giá từ Viator

    5.00

    It was a great experience of seeing the local beach, the falls and taking a hike through the bush! Tracy was a a informative and accommodating tour guide! I certainly would recommend this again to anyone.

  • Awesome trip with Russel

    369roxyw,18 thg 12, 2025

    - Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Awesome day with Russel. We were there only people on the tour. Beautiful countryside to hike and see all around. It's a bit steep, but footing was good. McClaren falls area was besutiful too. Russel pointed out various plants and we were able to see the glow worms under the roots of a tree. Glad we had awesome weather too! Russel very knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend this ir any tour with Russel.

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Từ NZ$119.00

4.88
(16 đánh giá)