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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

“Great experience. Really enjoyed having Rolf as our guide. He facilitated and conducted a great overview of the area and put us in the hands of an excellent guide for our tour of the Maori Village. Took us to a kiwi farm and provided a personal tour plus taste testing. Most excellent, all the way…”

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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

2.Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

Glow worms, Haruru Falls, kauri trees, and chocolate in a time-friendly Bay of Islands shore tour with live commentary.

4.5

“Small group (25) visit to several area attractions. Haruru Falls was beautiful, Kauri Walk and the Kauri trees was an unexpected delight. Very good lunch stop and finally, glow worm cave visit. Our driver/guide (Robert) was exceptional.”

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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

“Great tour.. comfort Mercedes van. Alastair is very knowledgeable and an excellent driver. Red tree walk is amazing, definitely one to do. Really enjoyed the day. Thank you”

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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

“The tour was very well organized and ran like clockwork. Hobbiton was absolutely amazing and definitely worth the trip. Even my 7-year-old, who hasn’t seen the movies, had a great time. Our driver provided narration at the beginning and then remained quiet for the rest of the tour, which was appreciated. The only minor drawback…”

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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

6.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

A 6-hour Akaroa shore excursion with scenic Banks Peninsula views, Christchurch Botanic Gardens time, and earthquake-recovery sights.

4.0

“We had booked this tour as my husband wanted to see how Christchurch had coped after the earthquake. The pick up after leaving the ship was a bit of a shambles as nobody seemed to know which coach to get on. When we booked we were not a wear that the ride to Christchurch would…”

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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

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

8.Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Christchurch rebuild sights plus International Antarctic Centre: penguins, blizzard effects, and a Hagglund ice-vehicle ride from Lyttelton.

4.5

“We had a fantastic day exploring Christchurch with Scotty as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about both the Lyttelton and Christchurch areas and clearly passionate about sharing the region’s history and stories. His commentaRead more”

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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

“Superior service ! Dion contacted us several times ahead of the excursion to make sure we clearly understood where to meet (tricky port). We had a great time and laughed almost the whole day. They provide everything you need stay warm and safe, even included a great lunch. Our group had two first time rafters…”

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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

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

“We thoroughly enjoyed our kayaking adventure. All the staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and fun. The boats and equipment were in excellent condition and the itinerary was just right vis-a-vis time and distance travelled. The real highliRead more”

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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

“Fantastic introduction to Tauranga and the surrounding areas. Jan C our driver and tour guide for the day was knowledgeable, friendly and very entertaining. The afternoon tea at the Falls Cafe was delicious, a passion fruit curd mufRead more”

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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

“I would have left a 5* review and Scotty and the guide at the Antarctic Centre were both excellent but had to deal with a majority of passengers who were in a group of Spanish speakers who did not understand English. This meant they talkeRead more”

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