A ball is yet to be bowled, but New Zealand's excitement ahead of the Cricket World Cup is brewing, and now it's Tauranga's turn to join the action.

And take it from a former Blackcap whose career spans four World Cups - this is an occasion that city, and the nation for that matter, should get right behind.

Former Blackcap Chris Harris.

Tauranga's Waterfront will be transformed into a cricketing haven tomorrow morning as the World Cup trophy touches down in the city ahead of next year's flagship event, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

From 7.30am to 11.30am, the roadshow features an interactive exhibition on the history of the tournament, cricket skills challenges, giveaways and the chance to snap a pic with the trophy.

Former Blackcap Chris Harris says with less than 100 days until tournament starts, now is the time for the public, cricket fans or not, to get behind the event.

Harris is no stranger to World Cup euphoria and disappointment, and played his part in four separate competitions between 1992 and 2003 editions, reaching the semi-finals twice.

And after experiencing the international showcase the last time New Zealand played co-host, the former all-rounder believes the country will once again produce on a grand scale.

'It was an unbelievable feeling in 1992 and this one is hopefully going to be bigger and better,” he says.

'In the cricketing community they can't wait to see it start and we have some amazing grounds that will be cool to see international cricket played on. I think come next year, New Zealand will be buzzing.”

Starting on November 6, the trophy is on a nationwide tour of country, with a stop for every one of the 22 years since the tournament was last here.

Harris, speaking to SunLive ahead of the trophy's arrival, says the national side might have faltered in the 1992 semi final to Pakistan, but the home town support was unreal - something he envisages will happen to the latest crop of Blackcaps.

He says: 'I joined the trophy tour in Mission Bay on Sunday and we had 1200 people come through the exhibition in four hours. That's 300 every hour.

'Just the opportunity to have a photo with the world cup is not an opportunity you get every day, let alone in your life.”

Looking ahead to next year's tournament the accomplished cricketer is hedging his bets when it comes to the Blackcaps, predicting a New Zealand versus South Africa final.

'I think the Blackcaps are brilliant. I think this is best side we have ever put out,” he adds.

'We have so many match winners in batting, bowling and fielding that we only need two or three to fire on their day and we can beat anyone. So I'm really excited about this.”