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15 Best New Zealand Shore Excursions

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The 15 most popular new zealand shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

15 Best New Zealand Shore Excursions

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights - Te Puke kiwifruit stop: the tasting is the point, but so is the context
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

1.Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Tauranga to Rotorua full-day shore excursion: kiwifruit tasting, redwoods, Government Gardens, and Whakarewarewa’s Pohutu Geyser plus Māori culture.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This was an outstanding cultural experience. The singing and stories of the Māori culture were great. Geyser thermal pools cooking methods were all displayed and explained. The visit to a kiwi farm with samplings capped off a wonderful experience”

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Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion - Haruru Falls and Waitangi River views: a short stop with real drama
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Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga - Kuirau Park: hot pools, bubbling mud, and that unmistakable Rotorua smell
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6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion – Tauranga

3.6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion – Tauranga

Small-group Rotorua shore day from Tauranga: geothermal steam sights, Kuirau Park hot pools, Maori stop, Redwoods treetop walk, glow worms.

★ 4.5

“The tour and tour guide was very knowledgeable but the description on Viator is not correct. The tour guide said that the caves and glow worms were not included even though I showed him on my booking but instead we went to a kiwi faRead more”

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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula - Baldwin Street photos and the Dunedin Railway Station stop that earns its time
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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours) - The road to Hobbiton: beaches, bridge views, and Waikato farmland
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Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

5.Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

Hobbiton Movie Set shore excursion from Tauranga with guided Hobbit Holes, included Green Dragon ale, and cruise-timed transport.

★ 5.0

“Hobbiton Movie Set is an amazing immersive experience. Very well organised and the attention to detail by the designers and builders is second to none. A must do adventure to loose yourself in an amazing wonderland of Hobbits.”

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour - Christchurch Botanic Gardens: your 30-minute reset (and what to do with it)
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights - Summit Road and the Sign of the Takahe: Where the Views Earn Their Time
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

7.Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Half-day Christchurch highlights from Lyttelton: port pickup, Mona Vale, Summit Road views, Cathedral Square, and earthquake rebuilding stories.

★ 4.5

“There were several pros and cons to this tour. On the plus side our driver Larry was knowledgeable, the views of the bay were beautiful and there was a great stop at Mona Vale, a beautiful garden with lovely grounds and flowers. The disappointing part of the tour was how much of it was just…”

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center - Mona Vale Gardens and Cathedral Square: Easy Walking With Strong City Character
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier - Class II rafting on the Mohaka: fun rapids without the hard-sell
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Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

9.Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

Scenic class II rafting from Napier on the Mohaka River with pickup, guide-led history, lunch included, photos, and optional swim.

★ 5.0

“This was such a fun tour! Easy pick up at the port. We went to Deon’s home and got geared up for our float trip!! Dallas was our guide and he was great!! Gave us information about the area and river. It was amazing!! The lunch Jo provided was delicious!! Every detail was attended to!!…”

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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour - The small-group rhythm: up to five cellar doors in Blenheim
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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

10.Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

Small-group Marlborough wine tour from Picton with port pickup, vineyard walks, tastings at 4–5 wineries, plus chocolate.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour!! Our local driver/guide was awesome!! Lucinda was very knowledgeable of both the local area and everything associated with the wine making process. She also was very concerned with everyone’s comfort and well being. We started with a visit to a chocolate factory and then 4 wineries with lunch at one of them. Awesome…”

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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve - Price and what $83.78 buys you on a port day
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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

11.Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa Marine Reserve from near the harbor, gear provided, small groups, and wildlife spotting chances for $83.78.

★ 5.0

“The guide was wonderful. The weather was horrible. It rained the entire time and the winds blew so hard we were unable to leave the shelter of the cove. It was grey and visibility was limited. So... just be warned this trip is NOT cancelled for foul weather. Bring rain gear and smile for the…”

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour - Gate Pa Memorial Reserve: culture you can actually pause for
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

12.Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

Tauranga half-day shore tour with a native rainforest waterfall walk, kiwifruit and manuka honey tastings, Bay of Plenty views, and hokey pokey ice cream.

★ 4.5

“A really outstanding trip. We really enjoyed it from start to finish. Stephen was a fantastic guide, had loads of information for us and made us feel very welcome. The Muffin from the coffee shop was the largest i have ever seen. The walk to and from the falls was not too far and was…”

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Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour - Meeting Point and Getting Started Smoothly at 188 Quay Street
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Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours - Stop 1: Mount Maunganui for beach-town bearings and good photo angles
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre - Christchurch Botanic Gardens and quake-era highlights (in short form)
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

15.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

Akaroa to Christchurch and the Antarctic-themed International Antarctic Centre, with penguins and an amphibious Hagglund ride. Shore transfer included.

★ 4.0

“We had a wonderfully knowledgeable guide and driver who took us from Akaroa on the Banks peninsula to Christchurch. I was very interested in the rebuilding of the city after the earthquake. The botanical garden was a welcome stop after aRead more”

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