Ōhope: Guided Cruise with Oyster Farm Visit and Lunch

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Ōhope: Guided Cruise with Oyster Farm Visit and Lunch

By Tio Ōhiwa Harbour Cruises & Oyster Experience

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Overview

100% Māori-owned experience sharing authentic history of Ōhiwa Harbour.
Cruise through the scenic Ōhiwa Harbour and discover it's thriving maring life
Visit the oyster farm and processing and see how oysters go from sea to plate.
Learn to shuck your own oysters and taste them fresh from the sea.
Enjoy a classic Kiwi fish and chips meal with fresh oysters and local seafood.

Activity location

- Whakatane
- Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Bay of Plenty 3198, New Zealand | Kōtiti will be docked on the left side of the wharf. Look for our Tio Ōhiwa signage and friendly crew wearing branded uniforms.
- Ōhope, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Fri, 19 Jun

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What's included, what's not

2.5-hour guided harbour cruise aboard Kōtiti
Guided commentary on Ōhiwa Harbour’s ecology, culture, and history
Visit to the Tio Ōhiwa oyster farm and processing centre
Learn how to shuck an oyster
Freshly shucked oyster tasting
Classic Kiwi fish and chips meal with fresh oysters, seafood and a drink
Non-seafood and allergy meal options available on request
Stories and insights from local Māori guides
Transport to and from the departure point (Port Ōhope Wharf)
Additional food or drinks not included in the set meal

Know before you book

Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with food allergies
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Discover the beauty and flavour of Ōhiwa Harbour on our signature Shuck’n’Cruise Tour - a guided 2.5-hour journey through one of New Zealand’s most stunning coastal landscapes. Step aboard Kōtiti and glide across calm harbour waters, surrounded by native bush, islands, and birdlife, as our local guides share stories of the area's rich culture and environment.

Visit our working oyster farm and processing centre to see how Ōhiwa’s world-class oysters are grown and prepared, then learn to shuck an oyster or taste them freshly shucked for you while learning the secrets behind their flavour. Relax on deck or ashore and enjoy a freshly prepared seafood meal accompanied by fresh oysters.

Hosted by Tio Ōhiwa, a 100% Māori-owned and operated oyster farm, the Shuck’n’Cruise offers an authentic connection to place, people, and kaimoana (seafood). Blending stunning scenery, hands-on learning, and local hospitality, it’s a uniquely Aotearoa experience, perfect for travellers seeking something authentic, delicious, and unforgettable.

Location

Activity location

- Whakatane
- Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Bay of Plenty 3198, New Zealand | Kōtiti will be docked on the left side of the wharf. Look for our Tio Ōhiwa signage and friendly crew wearing branded uniforms.
- Ōhope, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand