The average age of those aboard the ship was 25.
"It's quite a young team," Lieutenant Luhrs said.
A lot of maritime patrol and training was conducted on the ship.
The last time HMNZS Hawea visited Tauranga was two years ago.
Lieutenant Luhrs said part of the reason the ships were visiting was to "support the local regions".
Closed toe footwear should be worn, and drinking water and sunblock was recommended.
It would be free to attend, between 10am and 2pm.
HMNZS Hawea would be berthed at Number 1 Berth, Port of Tauranga, and public access to Hawea was through the Salisbury Gate (next door to Mount Ocean Sports Club).
The ship hosted a group from Mount Maunganui College yesterday, where students were provided with a tour of Hawea and a sea riding board to the berth.