Rotorua Shore Excursions (Tauranga)


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10 Best Rotorua Shore Excursions (Tauranga) Shore Excursions

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The 10 most popular rotorua shore excursions (tauranga) 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.

10 Best Rotorua Shore Excursions (Tauranga) 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

“We had an amazing experience on our Tauranga shore excursion and a huge part of that was thanks to our driver and guide, Stephen. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, sharing stories, history and insights about Tauranga and the surrounding regions in a way that made the whole journey come alive.”

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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

2.6.5 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

“Wonderful excursion! Each stop was so interesting. Favorite was the treetop walk through the huge beautiful trees. The bubbling mud and steaming lakes of Kuirau Park along with birdsong as we walked was such a delight. Our guide AlastaiRead more”

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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)

3.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

“Had a great time from boarding the bus at the port to getting on the Hobbiton bus. Gary was very good talking story on the drive to Hobbiton and Anna was awesome guiding us thru the movie set.”

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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

4.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

“This was a great tour, nice big roomy vehicle and our driver Jan went above and beyond to make it a great day. Jan was full of anecdotal stories and jokes plus lots of information and history of the Tauranga area. We couldn’t have wished for more.”

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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

5.Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Tauranga half-day tour with Mt Maunganui, harbour-bridge port stories, orchard kiwifruit and avocado tasting, and local tea.

5.0

“A fabulous highlight tour of Tauranga with our guide Russell who was super friendly and knowledgeable. Comfortable and safe transport to all destinations. Would definitely recommend.”

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Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga - Rising Tide Craft Brewery: Natural Beer First, Then You’re Ready for Wine
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Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

6.Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Local tasting tour from Tauranga: craft beer, gondola-top wine in Rotorua, kiwifruit stories, dessert and cocktails, beach finish.

5.0

“Paul is a great guide! Each experience was high quality and I highly recommend the tour! He is a wine expert and his knowledge really makes the tour special. The food tastings were superb.”

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TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga - From ship to start point: keeping your cruise day stress-free
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TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga

Tauranga: Kiwifruit Destination and Sights Shore Excursion - The private organic kiwifruit and avocado orchard: the main event
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Tauranga: Kiwifruit Destination and Sights Shore Excursion

8.Tauranga: Kiwifruit Destination and Sights Shore Excursion

VIP Tauranga shore tour with a private organic kiwifruit and avocado orchard, McLaren Falls, and Historic Village snacks.

4.8

“Loved the trip, John was a great host. Perhaps the village could be last in the itinerary as it was a bit quiet first thing but overall fabulous value for money…and the brownies were great! Thanks 😊”

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Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers - Mount Maunganui Main Beach: beaches, Pilot Bay views, and a quick Maori story
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Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert - Whakarewarewa living Māori village: the cultural heart and geothermal wow-factor
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Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert

10.Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert

Private Tauranga-to-Rotorua shore day with port pickup, a Māori village geothermal visit, and an included Polynesian concert plus lakes and falls.

5.0

“My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, prompt and thorough. This is definitely one of our family's adventures that will last for a lifetime. Our young adult kids enjoyed the experiences too. Went to so many awesome places with great views and visited the Kiwi farm and Maori village. Thank…”

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