New Zealand · TAURANGA TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 tauranga tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Grade 5 Kaituna River rafting from Okere Falls with gear included, 11 rapids, and a 7 m waterfall drop in a warm jungle canyon.
“This activity was EVERYTHING you’d imagine. It was beautiful in the valley, the trees and the river. It was fun getting in the water for a swim at the beginning of the journey down the river. It was exciting going down the small waterfalls. The Read more”
Full-day Rotorua highlights from Tauranga: redwoods, gardens, Māori welcome, Whakarewarewa geothermal village, Pohutu Geyser, and more.
“The guide was very informative and knowledgeable about the places he took us! He kept us entertained with his wit and expertise! The driver also added information as well and this gave us an extra insight into the areas that we visited! The Māori show was enjoyable and the guide was very passionate about his village and also very informative about their way of living! We also visited a kiwi fruit farm and the farmer informed us about the workings of his farm! We were even given a tasting of his fruit! Overall the day was great and we arrived back to the ship on time so no problem there!”
Sunset-to-night kayak tour on Lake McLaren in Tauranga, with included gear, shore snacks, and glow worms along cliff walls.
“A great tour, however a bit expensive. The 2 guides were very knowledgeable. We had an amazing display of the glow worms. The kayak was peaceful on the lake. We had to find our own way to the meeting point. Which was approximately Read more”
See Rotorua’s geothermal sights, soak in Kuirau Park, then walk Redwoods treetops and visit a Glow Worm Cave, with cruise-friendly timing.
“This was a very well organized and enjoyable excursion. The excursion started on time and followed the itinerary. The lunch was quick and tasty. Lunch did not take desirable time away from the activities.”
Hobbiton shore excursion from Tauranga: guided movie-set tour, farm-country drive, and a free Green Dragon ale. Value for cruise days.
“Very cool and very well organized. Any LOTR fan who skips this is a fool. Tour guide was excellent. !”
Tauranga day trip to Hobbiton and McLaren Falls with door-to-door pickup, snacks, WiFi, and a small-group Middle-earth guided visit.
“It was awesome ! If you like Lords of the Rings then this is a must do. You actually get to sit and walk around their house !”
Paddle Lake McLaren at dusk to see glowworms in Mangapapa Canyon. Enjoy Te Reka O Te Whenua tastings and stargazing.
“This tour was nothing short of magical! We were surrounded by glow worms and paddled back under a star filled sky! It was a phenomenal experience and one I will never forget. Our guide, Craig, was great at instructing the group where to go, what to do and shared knowledge of the local area and the glow worms.”
Swim and snorkel with wild dolphins on a 6-hour Tauranga Bay of Plenty cruise with live guide commentary and hot drinks.
“This trip was absolutely amazing! The crew was beyond fantastic and helpful from start to finish! I was lucky enough to get in the water three times, but there was no comparison to the first time in the water. Dolphins were everywhere and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience!”
Swim in the open ocean near Tauranga. Snorkel with wild common dolphins in the Bay of Plenty, with wildlife spotting and great crew.
“captain and crew did an amazing job. saw plenty of dolphins with babies. didnt get to swim but this experience alone was well worth the money”
Half-day Tauranga tour with Mt Maunganui views, port history, and a kiwi orchard tasting plus manuka honey, avocado, and tea.
“Tauranga is very nice. However, the tour spent too long driving out of the harbor, going to a park, driving by parked containers from ships. The stop at a beach was nice, but really short. It was a nice sunny breezy. There was another stop at a park that overlooked the harbor. The most interesting stop was at the Kiwi farm.”
Rotorua geothermal and Māori culture from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui, with Whakarewarewa village, Hangi lunch, and a 30-min concert.
“Saskia was an excellent guide. See the Maori village was very interesting. We enjoyed the meal and the entertainment.”
Small-group geothermal and Māori culture day trip from Tauranga to Rotorua, with Te Puia geysers, mud pools, and a cultural show.
“We had a fantastic day with Nicolle. Touring Te Puia was fascinating from the initial welcome ceremony and entertainment, to seeing the geysers, to seeing kiwi birds. On the way home we stopped at a redwood forest that was so peaceful. A wonderful excursion!”
Private Tauranga to Rotorua day trip with Māori arts and dance, geysers and mud pools, kiwi viewing, thermal stops, and cruise-timed transport.
“Great day day out - the Maori concert was brilliant!! Trip around the hot springs was spectacular Recommended.”
Tauranga Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise in the Bay of Plenty. 5-hour half-day trip with live commentary, bar drinks, and big photo moments.
“We had a great time. Spent an hour with Dolhpins. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to see wildlife in Tauranga.”
Cruise Tauranga Harbour on The Kewpie, a 70-year-old kauri ferry, spot wildlife, view the working port, and maybe visit Matakana Island.
“It was short and sweet, packed full with information about the harbour and a great way to spend an hour before or after walking round or up Mt Manganui. Bernd was a very knowledgeable captain. Our cruise was towards the end of the summer season with only 6 pax total, so we had plenty of room to move from one side to the other to get a good view of everything.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
