Here are the most popular excursions for visitors to Tauranga. We have teamed up with Viator to offer the best excursion programme for cruise ships guests – usually at significant savings to similar excursions offered by cruise lines
Tauranga Shore Excursion Te Puia Rotorua
Ahead is approx a 1-1.5hr drive. During this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks and water while you sit back and take in the beautiful scenic views, of which there will be many. Te Puia is Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance centre. Experience a leading cultural performance in a beautifully carved meeting house. It will include a Traditional Māori Welcome, Song, traditional chant and Poi and Haka. Come face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi, in the brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre.
6 hours
from around £109
Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
On this full-day tour from Tauranga, take a journey deep into Middle-earth—to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set—without the stress of driving yourself on unfamiliar rural roads. Be driven from Tauranga into the heart of the Waikato with a group and guide. Also spend some time in the secluded New Zealand bush at McLaren Falls Park and see the striking waterfall of the same name.
7 – 8 hours
from around £63
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
This day experience takes visitors to the famous geothermal sites of New Zealand, departing from Mount Maunganui and travelling to Rotorua, before returning to the former when the tour is over. Pass by Tauranga and the Harbour Bridge before stopping at the Pohutu Geyser and Okere Falls in Rotorua.
6 hours
from around £121
Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour – Departs Tauranga
Leaving Tauranga you head south through rolling farmland and forestry, past Lake Rotorua and on to the magical Waimangu Valley where your guide will take you through the world’s youngest geothermal valley. Starting at the head of the valley you will wind your way down the 4 klm walk, passing a range of geothermal activity, hot springs, volcanic craters, and wildlife. Some highlights to look out for include the world’s largest hot spring, and the brilliant blue Inferno Crater.
7 hours
from around £126
Please Note – when booking a private excursion that is not operated by the cruise line it is your responsibility to ensure that you are back in port in good time for the ‘All Aboard’ time. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour after your ships arrival in port to allow for immigration clearances and plan to be back in port at least 1 hour before ‘All Aboard’ time to allow for any traffic issues etc on your return journey.