SHORE EXCURSIONS · NEW ZEALAND
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The 15 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“You dont get what you pay for. I was promised lunch and got nothing. Then they tried to tell me that I got my tours mixed up. Never will I use Viator again. Steer clear!”
Small-group Rotorua shore day from Tauranga: geothermal steam sights, Kuirau Park hot pools, Maori stop, Redwoods treetop walk, glow worms.
“Tour met expectations and the small group was a good option. Alistair, the tour guide, was knowledgeable and explained a lot of different aspects relating to where we were in a friendly and easy to understand manner. All in all a great tour.”
Hobbiton Movie Set shore excursion from Tauranga with guided Hobbit Holes, included Green Dragon ale, and cruise-timed transport.
“This half-day experience began right after we disembarked from the cruise ship. We were then taken on a coach ride through Turanga and to Hobbiton. Our tour guide was informative and provided us with interesting facts about the city as we traveled to Hobbiton. The journey from the cruise ship to Hobbiton took approximately 1…”
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.
“Probably the most boring shore excursion for five hours that we ever experienced. We sat on the bus for 15 minutes in the heat, waiting for the driver Duncan to arrive with the remaining guests, instead of putting on the air conditioner for us. Then we drove through what the brochure said was the cultural…”
Tauranga half-day tour with Mt Maunganui, harbour-bridge port stories, orchard kiwifruit and avocado tasting, and local tea.
“Excellent tour! Russell was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed the kiwi fruit orchard.”
Local tasting tour from Tauranga: craft beer, gondola-top wine in Rotorua, kiwifruit stories, dessert and cocktails, beach finish.
“Paul not only knows the area, because he was born and raised in the area. We learned a lot about the history of Tauranga, saw some beautiful homes and beaches, as well as some white water rafters. He also really knows his wine! TRead 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.
“We had a terrific day with Stephen on our tour of Tauranga. The van was comfortable, snacks were tasty ( homemade brownies yum) and the stops were interesting. Stephen was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. He took us to the Marine Parade, beach, orchard, historic village, waterfalls, Gate Pa battle site and a park.…”
Private Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga for up to 8 with beaches, kiwifruit, redwoods, Te Puia geysers, and geothermal parks.
“Wendy was wonderful! She was very informative and respectful of our time. Our ship cut our time shorter, so she squeezed in as much as possible. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Rotorua from Tauranga: geothermal stops, redwoods, Lake Tarawera and Māori stories, plus a warm foot spa. Small group day trip.
“It is a highlights tour so there is a lot packed in a short amount of time. If you want to spend hours strolling government gardens then this is probably not the right fit. But our family thought it was perfect. Enough time to appreciate every stop but no so much the little one got…”
Private Tauranga shore excursion to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Lady Knox Geyser, Whakarewarewa, Kuirau Park foot spa, and more.
“Amazing trip. Saw so many gorgeous natural sites. Driver/ guide Steve very knowledgeable and personable.”
Ride a V8 trike through Tauranga and Mount Maunganui with low-slung views, photo stops, and local stories in about 1.5 hours.
“This is, by far, THE BEST tour we have done this holiday.”
Private shore excursion from Tauranga to Hobbiton with a small group, scenic stops, and a guided 2.5-hour movie set walk.
“Patrick was very personable. He put me at ease from pickup location to delivery back to the ship. I could ask him anything and we talked about a wide variety of topics. Hobbiton itself was beyond my expectations. It was so so so cute Read more”
Tauranga to Rotorua for a geothermal walk, Māori carving, hot mud baths, and sulphur spa soaking, plus short Rotorua sights.
“As a cruise passengers this was an amazing experience to see beautiful vicinities of Tauranga and Rotorua and experience Hell’s Gate geothermal wonders and mud spa. Comfortable vehicles (Mercedes Sprinter Van). Our guide Greg was very energetic and knowledgeable and everything went smoothly and efficiently.”
Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonders plus Rotorua sights and Whakarewarewa Redwoods on a small-group Tauranga day tour.
“Worth place to visit , great experience with lakes which is surreal. Driver is nice and the transport vehicle is comfortable.”
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