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Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall DropGrade 5 whitewater rafting on Kaituna River near Tauranga with 11 rapids, 3 waterfalls, world's highest rafted drop. Guide, wetsuit, helmet included.★ 4.98 (1,380)2h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Tauranga: 6-Hour Shore ExcursionGuided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga with transport, admission and a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Pub: timed to your cruise ship's port schedule.★ 4.87 (370)6h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 350per person
Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga: Geysers and Maori villageSeven hours from Tauranga port takes you through Mount Maunganui, a kiwifruit orchard, Redwoods Forest tasting.★ 4.45 (465)7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
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Tauranga: History Tour & Kiwifruit Orchard Tasting with Port Pickup★ 4.80 (170)4hfromNZ$ 99per person
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Tauranga Harbour cruise: Mount Maunganui & Port of TaurangaCruise Tauranga Harbour aboard the KEWPIE for 90 minutes, passing Mount Maunganui, the Statue of Tangaroa and New Zealand's largest port.★ 4.66 (50)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 50per person
McLaren Falls & Puketoki hike: Native forest walksScenic hiking tour from Tauranga Port through McLaren Falls Park and Puketoki Reserve with two native forest walks.★ 4.89 (18)4h–5h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 119per person
Tauranga Kiwifruit Orchard Tour with Park and VillagePrivate kiwifruit and avocado orchard tour in Tauranga with English-speaking guide, modern vehicle, snacks and refreshments included.★ 5.00 (11)4h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 125per person
Lake McLaren kayaking: Paddle calm waters and canyon cliffsPaddle Lake McLaren in a kayak or canoe with a guide, drifting past native bush into Mangapapa canyon where water mirrors the cliff walls. 3.5 hours from Tauranga.★ 4.55 (47)3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 180per person
Tauranga Māori Cultural Tour: Tribal Stories from 925ADSpend five and a half hours with a Māori tribal guide exploring Tauranga's ancestral sites, including Mount Maunganui, an 1864 battle ground.★ 4.95 (20)5h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 210per person
Rotorua highlights tour: Lakes, falls & geothermal sitesSix-hour Rotorua tour from Tauranga port with licensed guide exploring Okere Falls, three lakes and geothermal parks with bottled water.★ 4.72 (39)7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
Tauranga to Rotorua Day Tour: Geothermal Lakes & Mt TaraweraDay tour from Tauranga to Rotorua's geothermal zone with guide, minivan transport and lunch stop. Walk through native fern forest.★ 4.65 (52)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Tour from Tauranga: Champagne Pool & GeyserDrive 1.5 hours inland from Tauranga to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Watch the Lady Knox Geyser erupt daily, explore the Champagne Pool.★ 4.70 (10)6h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 265per person
Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga: Full-Day Tour & Coastal StopsFull-day Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Tauranga with Mount Main Beach, McLaren Falls walk, and guided set tour. Includes van pickup, entry, and drink. 10–11 hours.★ 4.97 (66)6h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 274per person
V8 Trike Tour Tauranga: 25-Minute Mount Maunganui RideRide a V8-powered Chevrolet trike around Mount Maunganui and Main Beach on a 25-minute guided tour from Tauranga port: seatbelts, no helmets, up to four passengers per vehicle.★ 4.92 (85)25m–30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 280per group
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Brewery, Wine & Harbour CocktailMeet your guide at the port gate and spend the morning tasting craft beer at a boutique brewery.★ 4.83 (80)5h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 300per person
Rotorua & Whakarewarewa: Day Trip via Kiwi Orchards & LakesFeel the steam rise in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Maori village, walk native bush trails, see kiwi orchards up close, and enjoy lakeside lunch: all with port pickup.★ 4.51 (71)6h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 341per person
Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour from Tauranga: Geysers and HakaSeven-hour guided tour from Tauranga port to Rotorua's geothermal valley and Te Puia. See kiwi birds, watch a Maori cultural performance.★ 4.63 (27)7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 285per person
Private Tauranga to Rotorua tour: Geysers, lakes & Māori culturePrivate tour from Tauranga with air-conditioned minivan and local guide: Mt Maunganui beaches, kiwifruit farm.★ 5.00 (20)7h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 1,730per group
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Tauranga: 2.5-hour guided set walkSeven-hour Tauranga tour with guided Hobbiton walk, native forest hike, and kiwifruit orchard visit overlooking the Bay of Plenty coast.★ 4.67 (18)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 455per person
V8 Trike Tour Tauranga: 1.5-hour ride from cruise portRide a custom-built V8 Chevrolet trike from Tauranga cruise port through Mount Maunganui and the city, with a local driver-guide.★ 5.00 (16)1h 20m–1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 760per group
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland tour from Tauranga: Private guidePrivate shore excursion from Tauranga port with guide, vehicle and Kuirau Park foot spa. Explore Wai-O-Tapu's geothermal pools, Government Gardens.★ 5.00 (11)7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 1,005per group
Rotorua day trip: Redwood walk, geysers & Maori cultureDay trip from Tauranga port to Rotorua with guided canopy treewalk through Californian Redwoods, thermal pools at Whakarewarewa.★ 4.75 (8)6h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 345per person
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise Tauranga: Marine EncountersHalf-day cruise from Tauranga on an 18-metre vessel with dolphins, seals, penguins, whales and seasonal wildlife. Enclosed seating below.★ 5.00 (6)5h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Rotorua Tour: Geysers, Redwoods & Maori Culture ExperiencePrivate guided tour from Tauranga to Rotorua exploring geysers, native forests and Maori cultural sites in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.★ 4.80 (5)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 1,400per group
Tauranga day tour: Te Puia, Redwoods, Hells Gate mud spaVisit Te Puia's Pōhutu Geyser, walk a 700-metre suspended treetop path through Redwoods, and soak in geothermal mud at Hells Gate with a local guide and lunch.★ 5.00 (3)7h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 675per person
Tauranga shore excursion: Lakes, forests, falls and hot tubsTauranga shore excursion visiting Lake Tarawera, Redwoods Forest, Kaituna Falls and hot tubs in small groups with guide, snacks and drinks, returning to your cruise ship.★ 5.00 (2)7h–8h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 219per person
Ohinemutu geothermal village tour & Waiariki Spa: 16+Private guided walking tour of Ohinemutu, a living Māori geothermal village on Lake Rotorua's shores.★ 5.00 (2)7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 745per person
Rotorua day trip from Tauranga: Lakes, forests, geothermal parksDay trip from Tauranga to Rotorua with six stops including Redwoods Forest, geothermal foot baths at Kuirau Park, and Lake Rotorua views, with pickup and expert local guide.★ 5.00 (1)6h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 149per person
Mount Maunganui Stand Up Paddle Board Adventure Māori-ledLearn to paddleboard along Mount Maunganui's coast with Māori instructors sharing ancestral stories, then explore the beach and climb Mauao in this 2-hour guided adventure.★ 5.00 (1)2h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 150per person
Rotorua private tour: Whakarewarewa geothermal trailsPrivate tour from Tauranga port to Rotorua with Whakarewarewa village entry, geothermal trails and cultural performance included.★ 5.00 (1)8h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 981per person
Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Tauranga Port: 2.5-hour guided walkMeet your guide at Tauranga Port and explore the Hobbiton Movie Set with a tour of the Shire, including transport, entrance and lunch.★ 5.00 (1)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 750per person
Private Walking Tour Tauranga: Local Guide & Hidden StoriesPrivate walking tour of Tauranga with a local guide covering heritage sites, art galleries and the city's history.★ 5.00 (1)2h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 1,572per person
Tauranga at a glance ✓ 2026-10-16
- Most booked: Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall Drop, NZ$ 135 (2h, 4.98★ · 1,380).
- Top rated: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Tauranga: 6-Hour Shore Excursion, NZ$ 350 (6h, 4.87★ · 370).
- Best value: Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga: Geysers and Maori village, NZ$ 250 (7h, 4.45★ · 465).
Of the 40 experiences: 40 with free cancellation, 25 with instant confirmation, 18 with hotel pickup and 20 last-minute.