SHORE EXCURSIONS · NEW ZEALAND
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The 9 most popular 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.
Tauranga to Rotorua full-day shore excursion: kiwifruit tasting, redwoods, Government Gardens, and Whakarewarewa’s Pohutu Geyser plus Māori culture.
Most Popular“A wonderful authentic experience of mauri life and culture at a real mauri village. Not to be missed”
Small-group Rotorua shore day from Tauranga: geothermal steam sights, Kuirau Park hot pools, Maori stop, Redwoods treetop walk, glow worms.
“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”
Hobbiton Movie Set shore excursion from Tauranga with guided Hobbit Holes, included Green Dragon ale, and cruise-timed transport.
“The bus trip was comfortable and our host was very good. What could have been a very boring bus trip was actually fun, interesting and informative. Hobbiton was magical, like being transported to another world. Free roaming here would be amazing, but I understand why that's not possible. Definitely a must do, regardless of whether…”
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.
“We had an enjoyable day with our guide/driver Terry for our smaller group (20) in a comfortable van . We able to explore all as described; we headed out via a beautiful memorial park stop to Te Puna to take in panoramic views, enjoying a deliRead more”
Tauranga half-day tour with Mt Maunganui, harbour-bridge port stories, orchard kiwifruit and avocado tasting, and local tea.
“Absolutely awesome. Russell was so knowledgeable and fun. It was terrific. Your was more than I expected. Saw all the highlights and learnt so much.”
Local tasting tour from Tauranga: craft beer, gondola-top wine in Rotorua, kiwifruit stories, dessert and cocktails, beach finish.
“We had a great time on our tour. Paul met us at the port and we headed out for a brief tour of Tauranga. We stopped at the beach before heading for a beer tasting at Rising Tide. Then off to Rotorua for our ride up the Skyway and a wine tasRead more”
25-min V8 trike shore tour of Mt Maunganui and Tauranga. Private ride for up to 4, seatbelts, open air thrills, easy cruise timing.
“Had a fun time. Kathy,Nigel and Bernie are a great team and accommodated me as a solo traveller and joined another group to share the cost.”
VIP Tauranga shore tour with a private organic kiwifruit and avocado orchard, McLaren Falls, and Historic Village snacks.
“Steven our tour guide was 10/10. This tour is the best value for money if you are looking for a fun and relaxed day in Tauranga.”
Private Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga for up to 8 with beaches, kiwifruit, redwoods, Te Puia geysers, and geothermal parks.
“Thank you Wendy for a great tour of Tauranga and Rotorua Visiting the Māori handcraft Institute, having the chance to see a couple of Kiwi birds and the most impressive of all, the geyser eruptions in Pōhutu geothermal park. Wonderful experience”
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