Top Things to Do in Tauranga

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Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall Drop
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Most booked
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.
1,383 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · KO · JA · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga: Geysers and Maori village
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga: Geysers and Maori villageSeven hours from Tauranga port takes you through Mount Maunganui, a kiwifruit orchard, Redwoods Forest tasting.
469 reviews
4.45★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Tauranga: 6-Hour Shore Excursion
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Travelers' pick
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.
379 reviews
4.87★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 350per person
Kayaking Lake McLaren: Glowworms at dusk with local tasting
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Lake McLaren: Glowworms at dusk with local tastingPaddle Lake McLaren at dusk in a double kayak with a guide, watch glowworms light the cliffs as darkness falls, then taste New Zealand cheeses and honey on shore.
340 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h 15m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · DE · FRFree cancellationfromNZ$ 265per person
Rotorua Geothermal Tour: Redwoods Treewalk & Glow Worms
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua Geothermal Tour: Redwoods Treewalk & Glow WormsSmall-group guided tour from Tauranga to Rotorua's geothermal sites, Redwoods Forest and glow worm cave: departs the cruise port, includes foot bath.
329 reviews
4.57★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 245per person
Hobbiton & Tauranga tour from Tauranga: Guided Shire visit
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton & Tauranga tour from Tauranga: Guided Shire visitFeel the magic of Hobbiton from Tauranga with a trained guide, wander lakeside at McLaren Falls, and enjoy snacks on board. Includes pickup and WiFi.
243 reviews
4.95★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 165per person
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Mount Maunganui & Highlights Tour
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Travelers' pick
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Mount Maunganui & Highlights TourHalf-day guided tour from Tauranga cruise port takes in Mount Maunganui's volcanic headland, native forest waterfall.
205 reviews
4.71★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 116per person
Tauranga: History Tour & Kiwifruit Orchard Tasting with Port Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Tauranga: History Tour & Kiwifruit Orchard Tasting with Port PickupCurious about Tauranga’s story? Taste fresh kiwifruit, sip local teas, and hear real tales from a local guide. Includes port pickup and drop-off for cruise guests.
171 reviews
4.80★
Duration
4h
start times · Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Tauranga 2-hour bus tour: Mount Maunganui, harbour & lookout
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Travelers' pick
Tauranga 2-hour bus tour: Mount Maunganui, harbour & lookoutTwo-hour guided bus tour of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui from the cruise port, with a photo stop at Minden Lookout overlooking the Coromandel and White.
169 reviews
4.27★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
Rotorua Geothermal Maori Village Tour with Hangi Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua Geothermal Maori Village Tour with Hangi LunchLeave the port of Tauranga in the morning and spend 6.5 hours at Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village.
167 reviews
4.62★
Duration
6h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 285per person
Rotorua Geothermal & Māori Culture from Tauranga: 6-Hour Tour
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua Geothermal & Māori Culture from Tauranga: 6-Hour TourSix-hour tour from Tauranga Port to Rotorua's Te Puia with Māori cultural performance and Pōhutu Geyser. Includes minivan pickup, guide, entry fees and kiwifruit orchard visit.
155 reviews
4.89★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 269per person
Rotorua tour from Tauranga: Geysers, Te Puia & Māori culture
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Rotorua tour from Tauranga: Geysers, Te Puia & Māori culturePrivate shore excursion from Tauranga port to Rotorua with geothermal sites, Te Puia Māori Cultural Centre, and flexible timing to match cruise arrivals and departures.
119 reviews
4.50★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,005per group
Tauranga dolphin cruise: Half-day, marine biologist, 360° views
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Travelers' pick
Tauranga dolphin cruise: Half-day, marine biologist, 360° viewsFive hours watching wild dolphins from an 18-metre vessel with 360-degree open deck, live marine biologist commentary.
107 reviews
4.64★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
V8 Trike Tour Tauranga: 25-Minute Mount Maunganui Ride
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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.
88 reviews
4.92★
Duration
25m–30m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 280per group
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Brewery, Wine & Harbour Cocktail
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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.
80 reviews
4.83★
Duration
5h–6h
Tue–SunLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 300per person
Rotorua & Whakarewarewa: Day Trip via Kiwi Orchards & Lakes
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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.
71 reviews
4.51★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 341per person
Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga: Full-Day Tour & Coastal Stops
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Likely to sell out
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.
66 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
Next departure: 1 Mar 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 274per person
Tauranga Harbour cruise: Mount Maunganui & Port of Tauranga
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Best value
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.
54 reviews
4.67★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 50per person
Tauranga to Rotorua Day Tour: Geothermal Lakes & Mt Tarawera
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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.
52 reviews
4.65★
Duration
6h–7h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
Lake McLaren kayaking: Paddle calm waters and canyon cliffs
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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.
47 reviews
4.55★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per person
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