Inclusions:

• Welcome drink (glass of house bubbles or house beer), entrée and main meal at Trinity Wharf Tauranga
• Live music
• 2-hour harbour cruise with Bay Explorer departing from & returning to Trinity Wharf’s pontoon
• Dessert platters on board catered by Trinity Wharf’s talented Chefs
• Complimentary cocktail on your return to the hotel (following the cruise)*
• Fully licensed bar is available on board for additional drinks

Take in the stunning panoramic water views whilst enjoying an entrée, main and welcome drink at Trinity Wharf Tauranga before being whisked off for dessert platters and an ocean cruise with Bay Explorer, departing from Trinity Wharf's pontoon. Arrive back at Trinity Wharf’s pontoon in time for the Tauranga City Council fireworks display (details still to be confirmed, subject to change) – the perfect front row setting from Trinity Wharf’s wraparound, over water deck.

We’ll cruise the shores of the Tauranga Harbour: Te Awananui, taking in the sights from Trinity Wharf hotel to Town Reach, under the harbour bridge to Stella Passage and the Port of Tauranga. We’ll take in the evening sites of the ships up close as we cruise down to Mauao: Mount Maunganui, and the tree lined shores of Matakana Island. The Kaimai ranges and soft sunsets will feature in the distance as the day closes and evening lights start to shine. This two hour cruise will give you an appreciation of our city from a new perspective. Come and enjoy the friendly hospitality, with music and drinks available aboard the Bay Explorer.

Pricing

• Adult: $150 per person

Date

• 31st December 2021

Need to know:

• 18:00 - Guest arrival, live music and welcome drink served in bar area
• 18:45 - Entree served in Trinity Wharf’s restaurant followed by mains
• 19:45 - Guests board the Bay Explorer from hotel’s pontoon
• 20:00 - Bay Explorer departs
• 22:00 - Bay Explorer returns to Trinity Wharf. Council fireworks display from Tauranga Strand (details still to be confirmed by Tauranga City Council – subject to change)
• Please dress for the weather conditions. It can get chilly, so bring something to wrap up warm, and ideally wear comfortable, flat soled shoes.

Menu

For dinner, please choose either a meat menu, seafood menu or vegetarian menu.

Seafood Menu:

• Entree: Seared scallops with creamy cauliflower puree & maple bacon crumb
• Main Course: Market fish with warm sun dried tomato couscous, roasted vegetable salad and seasonal greens served with orange beurre blanc sauce
• Dessert: Sharing platter of mixed lemon meringue tart, brownie (GF) and passion fruit cheesecake. Served on boat (V)
• Please note: Dessert platters will be shared amongst all guests.

Meat Menu:

• Entree: Dry cured venison bacon salad with wild roquette & sherry vinaigrette (GF)
• Main Course: Lamb rump steak with creamy polenta & rosemary jus served with roasted cherry tomatoes and black olives (GF)
• Dessert: Sharing platter of mixed lemon meringue tart, brownie (GF) and passion fruit cheesecake. Served on boat (V)

Vegetarian Menu:

• Entree: Quinoa, avocado & kumara timbale with olive balsamic dressing (GF/DF)
• Main Course: Mushroom and pecan wellington with grilled halloumi salad
• Dessert: Sharing platter of caramel profiteroles, dark chocolate truffles and passionfruit cheesecake. Served on boat (V)

Dietary requirements can be catered for by prior arrangement. An additional charge may apply.

Group Enquiries

If you have a group booking for 30+ guests, please contact our events team – events@trinitywharf.co.nz

Please note, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled due to COVID-19.

*Your choice from a selection of cocktails from a menu available on the night. Complimentary cocktail must be redeemed on your return to the hotel following the cruise, not before.

Please note, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled due to COVID-19.

**COVID Cancellation Policy**

If Trinity Wharf needs to cancel the event due to COVID-19, or a ticket holder needs to cancel due to New Zealand Government COVID-19 travel restrictions, tickets will be fully refunded if notice of cancellation is more than 7 days prior to the event. If notice of cancellation is within 7 days of the event, Trinity Wharf reserves the right to charge 20% of the ticket price per person for food related expenses (if already ordered).