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Top 20 Experiences in Tauranga

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand by all tourists. As you only have a small window of opportunity to visit we have created an itinerary to showcase some of what we think makes this place so special. The two main interests which make people visit is Maori Culture & Geothermal Activity. This tour showcases the area where your ship is docked (Mount Maunganui) before we depart for the city of Rotorua. Enroute we showcase all which creates the namesake of the Bay of Plenty. Arriving at Rotorua's only Living Maori Village of its kind - Whakarewarewa - you will receive a traditional welcome and invited by a local to join them on a guided tour of this unique place. A village which lives on top of an active geothermal valley and has learnt to harness the powers of mother nature to aid their daily living needs for 100's of year. You will get upclose to geysers, lunar landscapes, steaming fumaroles , bubbling hot pools and much more. This is a wow tour. Not to be missed.

Free cancellation
$118.66
Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you can enjoy your day stress free knowing we have everything sorted for you! We are the only Tauranga based tour company with a Hobbiton trained tour guide. When you join us on tour you will also have free Wi-Fi and USB charging points in the vehicle. We are also provide refreshments and snacks during our tour. You and your travelling companions can experience the best of Tauranga and the renowned 'Hobbiton' with assurance of knowing we have you in mind.

Free cancellation
$78.06
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre and Rotorua City Sightseeing

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre and Rotorua City Sightseeing

When your cruise ship docks in Tauranga, taking a shore excursion to Rotorua will give you great insights into New Zealand's rich Maori culture. You will get up close to amazing geothermal hot springs, steamiing fumaroles and bubbling mudpools. You will discover Rotorua's natural thermal phenomena of Geyers and boiling mud. Your Immerse yourself into Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre - the most pristine attraction of its kind in New Zealand - which gives you the WoW factor. You will enjoy a fascinating cultural display including the Haka (war dance). You will get to travel through the North Island’s spectacular countryside of rolling farmland and forestry, alongside Kiwifruit orchards and bathe your feet in pure warm mineral waters which come up from under the ground. There really is something for everybody in this excursion. Much moire than I cna put into words - it is a "must do" excursion to appreciate it all.

Free cancellation
$131.15
2-Hour Tauranga & Mount Maunganui City & Scenic Local Tour

2-Hour Tauranga & Mount Maunganui City & Scenic Local Tour

This is an enjoyable, educational, and light-hearted tour of what we consider to be Tauranga and Mount Maunganui's "best," which is what other tourists miss while taking the lengthier excursions to Rotorua.  The Historic Elms Mission House, Old Post Office, Tauranga Waterfront, Harbour Bridge are all highlighted in the city area before we drive out to show you the Kiwi & Avocado orchards. Taking a beautiful drive to the Scenic Lookout from where you can see stunning panoramic towards the Coromandel with Whakaari/White Island visible in the distance.   This being a shorter non-stop 2-hour tour offers you time to be dropped in the town of Mount Maunganui to explore the beautiful shops, cafes, bars & restaurants or take a walk around Mauao or explore the stunning Mount Main Beach. From there it's a 10-minute walk back to the ship. • Photo stop at the lookout • Complimentary water on request * Times may vary or alter to suit the arrival of the cruise ship * * Gold Qualmark Tour Operator *

Free cancellation
New
$43.72
Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

Visit an authentic Living Maori Village deep in the geothermal region of Rotorua on this full-day excursion including a light lunch of a hangi pie, salad and corn. Tour with a local Maori guide and learn about how the villagers have adapted to the harsh geothermal environment. You tour will also include visits to the famous Government Gardens and Rotorua Lake. This is a small group tour with a group size usually up to 18 persons. Please note that the ticket sent to you by Viator/TripAdvisor will show the standard tour departure time. As the ships arrival time in port varies so much, we adjust the start and end times each day to suit the ships time in port. When your booking is accepted by us, we will confirm the true start time for the day, which overrides the time printed on your voucher. We use the correct times for the ship which we take from the Port of Tauranga web site.

Free cancellation
$136.77
Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

                      Lord of The Rings Movie Set Tour Join us for this amazing 6 Hour Tour visiting The Lord of the Rings movie set incl a 2 hour guided tour , McClaren's Fall park plus visit a local Kiwifruit orchard, be mesmerised by the iconic green countryside of middle New Zealand Please note ; This tour has a minimum of 6 people

Free cancellation
Private tour
$180.00
Tauranga Tour - Rotorua Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa

Tauranga Tour - Rotorua Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa

If you’d like to experience something really unique, very special and only available in Rotorua, New Zealand – then let us guide you on an amazing journey to Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park. Combine all three of Hell’s Gate most popular experiences with this 3 hour package. Take advantage of the self-guided interactive geothermal walk (map is provided on arrival) before indulging in the geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties local Māori have been using for centuries. It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget! * Times may vary or alter to suit the arrival of the cruise ship * * Gold Qualmark Tour Operator * * Full refund if ship doesn't make it into port *

Private tour
New
$168.62
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour in Tauranga

Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour in Tauranga

Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren. The tour operates in the evening due to the visibility of the glow worms.. Relax on the edge of Lake McLaren with refreshments, while watching the swans and ducks go about their evening’s preparations. Let your guide lead you onto calm Lake McLaren at dusk. Gently paddle into the night and discover the magic of the enchanting glow-worm canyon.

Free cancellation
$106.17
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

A day of Epicurean delights, visiting a boutique brewery, top restaurants, medal-winning wineries and finishing with a cocktail and dessert at our last venue, overlooking our beautiful harbour. Clients enjoy the diversity of venues and the variety of tastings. A chance to treat your palate! This approximately 6 1/2-hour small group tour has a range of great sights to see on the way and the starting time can be adjusted to accommodate variations in ship arrival time.

Free cancellation
$115.30
6 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion From Tauranga

6 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion From Tauranga

See, hear, smell, touch and taste on this full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. Experience the unique and special natural beauty of The Bay of Plenty. You will visit some out of the way spots that not everyone knows about and will go where the big buses don't. This tour is not a shuttle and will not drop you off anywhere to explore on your own. It is a fully guided small-group tour with a knowledgeable, fun and friendly tour guide. Along the way you will see and learn about the uniqueness that is New Zealand and you will learn about the geothermal region of Rotorua and its significance to the Maori people. We do not visit the commercial geothermal reserves on this tour, but we do see boiling mud pools, crystal clear bubbling hot springs, volcanic lakes and picturesque forests.  Please note that the ticket sent to you by Viator/TripAdvisor will show the standard tour departure time, we will advise an updated time when you book the tour which may be different, this is the one to use.

Free cancellation
$109.29
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Tour

Are you looking for a short tour where you get to feel the heartbeat of this region but still have time to peruse the shops close by and have your lunch back on board? Maybe you have travelled to Rotorua on a previous visit and you are looking for something new to discover? Step off your cruise ship and join us in exploring some of the fun things which makes Tauranga, the Bay of Plenty. Enjoy a short tour covering an extensive mix of attractions, activities, and places, pristine white beaches, arts and crafts, history, culture, & fine foods, some of which are unique to Tauranga. 4 Hours with a small group – guaranteed to see plenty. • Idyllic seaside resort of Mount Maunganui • Interesting city centre • Learn about Historic Landmarks - The Elms Mission station, • Visit Maori Battle grounds, to name but a few sights. • Beautiful rose gardens - Nov/Feb • Kiwifruit tasting • Walk in native rainforest • Beautiful Waterfalls • Impressive Photo Opportunities

Free cancellation
$60.58
Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga

Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat!  Number 1 on Trip Advisor and Trip Advisor Award of Excellence 4 years in a row! We guarantee dolphins or whale sightings as we want you to have this amazing experience! Get up close and personal with playful dolphins who love interacting with people. You can stay dry and watch the magic from the boat or get in the water and swim with these fantastic wild dolphins. Our vessel Guardian is a fast, stable, full facility power catamaran with a 100 percent safety record over the last 14 years.  Our crew is the most experienced in the Bay.  Join us for the experience of a lifetime!! This is the perfect tour for everyone so book now and don’t miss out!

Free cancellation
$93.68
6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga

Visit Te Puia home of the famous Pohutu Geyser. The largest geyser in the southern hemisphere. Your guide will take you on a tour of the natural bush, geysers and mud pools with a remarkable walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace.

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$143.01
Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

During your day's visit to Tauranga, experience the Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way there, marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, before a 45 minute drive from the coast, ascending up the central plateau, through Kiwifruit plantations and typical NZ pastoral farmland to our furthest inland destination, Rotorua. Take in the most popular sites of interest - Blue & Green lakes, view Mt Tarawera (erupted 1886) across the most gorgeous lake, walk through NZ native bush full of ferns and tall podocarps like an 1800's pioneer or Maori warrior. Take a peek at the geysers (incl. famous Pohutu) from our secret viewing spot beside the geothermal region of Whakarewarewa. We highly recommend you upgrade to our P5 tour - Geothermal Rotorua w/ Maori cultural performance, an additional USD35 each and you will be entertained by a famous Maori troupe known worldwide for their natural showmanship, and walk through a stunning steaming living geothermally active zone.

Free cancellation
$137.50
MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert

MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert

Rotorua(Geo Thermal Valley) is less than 50 miles away from coast and is one of the most beautiful attractions in Bay Of Plenty. Our Tour Guide will collect you from the gates of Port of Tauranga or any other general Location .Our Rotorua Tour commence with first stop of 10 minutes at Mount Maunganui Main Beach On the way to Rotorua, we will stop in a Kiwi fruit orchard and our guide will explain to you about the kiwi fruit and the process of growing and you can taste the varieties of kiwi fruit .. You will see the Kiwi Fruit on vines and get the detailed knowledge about the growing process and History of Kiwi fruit. We will drive through Pine forests and stunning landscapes. We will guide you to Geothermal of thermal valley of TE PUIA .In this famous location of POHUTU GEYSER you will get a chance to view geothermal activities and hot bubbling mud pools hot Springs and many more. you will see the KIWI BIRD. We Guarantee to drop you back to the ship before the ship sails.

Free cancellation
$171.74
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Waitomo Caves and The Kiwi House

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Waitomo Caves and The Kiwi House

A truly unique experience visiting the world-renowned Waitomo Caves. Experience a short boat trip to the Glow worm Grotto. Visit the Kiwi House in Otorohanga and try to spot the adorable flightless bird.

Free cancellation
$202.96
White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft guides - so you know you'll be in great hands!! No where in the world can you raft down such a beautiful river that drops into a vertical walled canyon filled with raftable waterfalls and countless playful rapids. The water is deep and warm (most of the year) and is usually a highlight of peoples visit to NZ. All of our guides are handpicked, highly skilled professionals that come from an extreme whitewater background in Kayaking and Rafting. We will give you the safest and most entertaining trip on the river! This is also most definitely the best value for money rafting in NZ too. Our aim is have FUN, So come join us for this EPIC once in a lifetime experience. Cheers & see you on the river - Pete & Blue

Free cancellation
$78.06
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Your Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise begins as you’re welcomed aboard the Bay Explorer at Tauranga waterfront jetty. You will explore the Bay of Plenty coastline where we will showcase the amazing diversity of marine wildlife including dolphins swimming along side our vessel. Watch seasonal seabirds, penguins, seals, whales, sunfish, school fish, sharks, orca...even turtles! Our dolphin & wildlife cruise is tailored to those wanting a genuine kiwi experience in nature. It’s a story about our human intrigue with amazing marine animals and their habitat. Participate by searching on the large top deck for that once in a lifetime wildlife encounter. We have limited our passenger numbers for comfort and to enable a more personal experience. Our large spacious boat is also ideal for families.
 The Captain and experienced crew lust to share their marine knowledge with you. Don’t forget your camera as we are able to get up close to wildlife, making it a photographer’s dream.

Free cancellation
$109.29
Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

Voted our most popular Tour - This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing this diverse area including Mt Maunganui and Rotorua with a focus on the geothermal area of Whakarewarewa, "The living Maori Village." Enjoy a 40 minute concert emphasizing the deep and colourful Maori culture  with song dance and stories. On the way to Rotorua, marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, before a 45 minute drive from the coast slowly ascending up the central plateau, through Kiwifruit plantations (we plan to stop so you can see these vines full of fruit but not ripe yet) and typical NZ pastoral farmland to our furthest inland destination, Rotorua. Take in the most popular sites of interest - Blue & Green lakes, view Mt Tarawera (erupted 1886) across the most gorgeous lake, walk through NZ native bush full of ferns and tall podocarps like an 1800's pioneer or Maori warrior. visit the mud pools of Kuirau Park, take a peek at the geysers (incl. famous Pohutu)  

Free cancellation
$169.50
Private Tour to Rotorua (Max 11 Passengers)

Private Tour to Rotorua (Max 11 Passengers)

our tour guide has 10 years experience and you will travel in a luxury vehicle. your tour will also be much more enjoyable as it is a private tour this will result in you getting more time for sightseeing. we can guide and recommend you various Tourist Destinations and help you to choose the places of your interest and take you over there,

Free cancellation
Private tour
$708.19