Inclusions:

• Welcome drink, entrée and main meal at Trinity Wharf Tauranga
• 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
• 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.

We’ll cruise the shores of the Tauranga Harbour: Te Awanui, 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: $125 per person

Multiple dates:

• Saturday 8th January
• Saturday 5th February
• Friday 25th February

Need to know:

• 17:45 - TWT to Open Pontoon door for arrival of Bay Explorer (later on)
• 18:00 - Guest arrival, welcome drink served in bar area
• 18:30 - Guests seated in restaurant
• 18:45 - Entree Served followed by Mains
• 19:45 - Guests board the Bay Explorer
• 20:00 - Bay Explorer Departs
• 22:00 - Bay Explorer returns to Trinity Wharf. Cash bar available at Trinity Wharf for additional drinks.
• 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 mixed lemon meringue tart, brownie (GF) and passion fruit cheesecake. Served on boat (V)

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

COVID Requirements

• All guests must present their My Vaccine Pass and photo ID on arrival to gain entry to the hotel and this event, from 1st December 2021
• All guests must QR code scan in when entering the hotel and the Bay Explorer boat
• Guests must wear masks while on hotel premises and when on the Bay Explorer boat
• Masks are not required when eating or drinking
• Guests are asked to keep 1-2 metres physical distance from other groups
• Table service only

Group Enquiries

If you’d like to enquire about an alternative date, and 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.

**COVID Vaccination Policy**

This event is a vaccination only event. All guests must present their My Vaccine Pass on arrival to gain entry to the hotel from 1st December 2021. Negative COVID tests will not be accepted in lieu of the My Vaccine Pass. For more information about our Vaccination Policy, visit our website.

**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).