NEW ZEALAND · TAURANGA TOURS
The 15 best tauranga tours you can book today, with the price, the run time and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason.
Review of Kaituna Cascades rafting near Rotorua, including the 7-meter waterfall, safety, price, gear, itinerary, and who should book.
“Amazing experience! One of the most exciting and terrifying things I have ever done. Loved it all. Well done to the wonderful team, especially Balthazar who made of feel safe and have the time of our lives!”
Review of Tauranga’s Rotorua Highlights shore excursion, with Māori culture, geysers, kiwi tasting, timing advice, price, and practical tips.
“A wonderful excursion. Loved the living village and our tour guide Jessie who was very knowledgeable. The kiwi farm was very interesting and the fruit we sampled delicious. Thanks to all.”
Kayak Lake McLaren at sunset, then enter a glow-worm canyon beneath the stars on Tauranga’s memorable evening adventure.
“Seeing the glowworms while sitting in a kayak with just a few other people was really special. The guides did a great job with the explanation of the science and also the legends about the glowworms. The equipment was great and they supplied cheese and beverages for us at the start of the trip.”
Review of Tauranga’s Rotorua shore excursion, with geothermal pools, Māori culture, kiwi country, glow worms, and the Redwoods Treewalk.
“This is a tour to Rotorua where you will see some hot steaming lakes and can put your feet in hot spring water. Then there is a short visit to a Maori village where a lunch is offered, which consisted of a stuffed filo dough hot pocket. After that there is a visit to a canopy walk between redwoods. We found that the highlight of the tour. Quality of the guide was good and the bus was new, though very tight for the knees at some seats.”
Review of the 6-hour Hobbiton shore excursion from Tauranga, with transport, tour highlights, costs, walking tips, timing, and cruise advice.
“Had a great time from boarding the bus at the port to getting on the Hobbiton bus. Gary was very good talking story on the drive to Hobbiton and Anna was awesome guiding us thru the movie set.”
Travel from Tauranga to Hobbiton with port transfers, snacks, McLaren Falls, and a guided Middle-earth visit in one practical day trip.
“We didn’t get to do the tour since the cruise ship couldn’t dock due to high winds. Despite it being less than 24 hrs notice, we received a refund of more than half our initial cost. We hadn’t even asked for compensation. I very much appreciate this gesture by this company who lost revenue through no fault of their own. I would rebook with them again and we hope to come back to NZ to do so.”
Kayak Lake McLaren at dusk, sample New Zealand treats, and see glowing canyon walls beneath a starry Tauranga sky.
“Leo and Uchie were fantastic guides, very knowledgeable and experienced kayaker's. The glowworms were also mesmerising and very interesting to find out about the scientific and Maori stories. One of the best experiences on the north island!”
Swim with wild dolphins in Tauranga on a six-hour Bay of Plenty cruise with wetsuits, snorkel gear, hot drinks, and expert commentary.
“Wonderful experience. The crew were helpful, friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Coffee and snacks were great but the stars of the show were the dolphins. We felt really privileged to have been able to not only observe them in their natural habitat but to engage with them as well. Couldn't have been a better day.”
Swim with wild dolphins from Tauranga, spot whales and seals, and enjoy a five-hour Bay of Plenty cruise with an expert crew.
“We had an amazing time on our dolphin cruise and swim! Heidi and Lizzie were absolutely awesome as our guides and boat skipper. They were super knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of their way to make sure everyone had the best experience. We were lucky enough to see over 100 dolphins and even got to swim with them — truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment! The boat ride itself was smooth and enjoyable, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. This experience exceeded all expectations, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!”
Explore Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, and a kiwifruit orchard on a four-hour small-group shore tour with local tastings and port pickup.
“Great!! Russell was so informative and friendly. The kiwi/avscado tasting 8n the kiwi orchard that he set up, was just the best!”
Cruise Tauranga’s Bay of Plenty for dolphins, penguins, whales, seals and more, with expert commentary, open views and a useful onboard bar.
“the whole experience was fantastic. the guide gave a fully loaded info as well as his assistant pleasant trip calm and gave is a close up of the dolphins as well as the bird life”
Cruise Tauranga Harbour aboard the historic Kewpie, with Mount Maunganui views, port sights, wildlife, and optional Matakana Island beach time.
“The ride was great. Just a zip around the bay and some history and background on the area. It was a nice way to get some local info and see the area fr the water.”
Review of Tauranga’s small-group shore tour, with an organic kiwifruit orchard, McLaren Falls, historic village, snacks, and local guides.
“We had a great experience on this excursion with Stephen. He was most knowledgeable and did a great job entertaining us. In particular his wisdom about the kiwi plantation was impressive”
Skydive over Mount Maunganui from Tauranga with a scenic Bay of Plenty flight, up to one minute of freefall, and sweeping beach views.
“This was the best experience. i recommend for anyone and it is all worth your money”
Review of Tauranga’s 2-hour city and Mount Maunganui tour, with harbour views, orchards, commentary, cruise timing, value, and practical tips.
“Posso dire che l'autista Luke è stato bravissimo a spiegare ogni cosa importante della città. Consigli a tutti a fare questa gita in pullman.”
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