Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Highlights

Leistungen

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1. ALL TOURS DEPARTURE TIMES WILL FIT WITH SHIPS ARRIVAL AND SAILING TIMES. It is just a 2 minute walk from disembarkation place on port of Tauranga to tour meeting place.

   15 Min.

2. Mount Maunganui is voted New Zealands number 1 beach and seaside resort. With its iconic Mauao - a volcanic lava dome, 232 mtrs high standing proudly at the headland and the 22kms of beautiful white sandy beach, not forgetting to mention Marine Parade which showcases some of New Zealand most expensive and luxurious holiday homes - this is not a place to miss seeing.

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3. Kiwifruit capital of New Zealand. We are the 2nd largest supplier of kiwifruit in the world. Te Puke and its surrounding district supplies approx 184 million trays each year . Thats a lot of little kiwifruit. We will stop by an orchard for you to get up close and hear some more about this industry

   15 Min.

4. On arrival into Rotorua - we will visit the Redwood Forest - Over 5600 hectares of forest awaits you. The forest is well known for the superb mountain biking and walking tracks and for the magnificent stand of Californian Coast Redwoods. These towering trees, along with numerous other species and the fresh forest air, combine to create an invigorating atmosphere and a truly unique and special environment for us to set up a tasting table of local kiwifruit and honey's'. It really is quite a spectacular place - which you wont want to miss.

   15 Min.

5. The Government Gardens are situated on the lake's edge in central downtown Rotorua.This site is of legendary and historical importance to local Maori people, for here many significant battles have taken place. In the late 1800s, the Maori people gifted 50 acres of this land to the crown "for the benefit of the people of the world". On entering Rotorua's Government Gardens, via the Prince's Gate Arches, you would be forgiven for thinking you had stepped into an Edwardian picture book. This isn't the whole picture though. We will explain more on the day - and allow a short time to peruse the gardens and Rachesl ancient hot spring. NB: Unfortunately the buildings are currently undergoing some contruction so no opportunity to go inside these.

   15 Min.

6. We will continue a little further along the road to find a lovely cafe - where you can purchases yourself some lunch, and /or wander around the lakefront of central Rotorua. The lunch venue will be what is available on the day - we may take you to the cafe at the Living Maori Village if the lakefront one is fully booked. Neither are very large cafe's.

   45 Min.

7. Directly after lunch - you now get to visit the unique thermal wonderland of Whakarewarewa, an amazing landscape of erupting hot springs, bubbling mud and the famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to 20 times a day. Take a walking tour with a Maori guide to hear how people came to live in harmony with this volatile environment, learning to use the boiling cauldrons and jets of steam for everyday purposes such as cooking and communal bathing. After learning about Maori traditions and culture, see this way of life in action when you visit New Zealand's only authentic living Maori village. Experience a traditional Maori welcome with songs and dances, including the famously war like Haka dance.

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8. Complete your Rotorua shore excursion with a short stop at the Kaituna Rapids and Trout Pool. We might get to see the white water rafters coming through here. The Kaituna River is the outflow from Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti, and flows northwards for 45 kilometres, emptying into the Bay of Plenty. It has relevant Maori history and provides a glimpse into how / why NZ'ers love the outdoors so much.

   20 Min.

9. Worry-free Shore Excursion: We can amend tour start and end times to fit with ships arrival & departures. Zealandier Tours has been delivering Shore Excursions for over 10 years and knows exactly what the cruise passenger is wanting on their excursion. Providing our guests the maximum of • Experiences, Scenic Splendours & Unique Cultures in the allotted timeframes which you have. • Our emphasis is on your comfort, safety, attention to details, and guarantees a quality experience. • We recognize you see a lot of our coast line but not so much of our landscapes, therefore our itineraries are very full to add value to your day. • Zealandier Tours staff are professional and personal and are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure your vacation experience in New Zealand is extraordinary. We will ensure your timely return to the Tauranga port for this activity. In the rare event - should your ship have departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of call.

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Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

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• 5Jen C was our guide and...

  Jen C was our guide and she was great! Visiting the Mauri village was wonderful and seeing into their beautiful culture is an experience we will never forget!

  Monique_dApril 2026über Viator

• 1Ship cancelled port call....

  Ship cancelled port call. No refund yet. Where is refund? No word from Viator or from tour operator.

  Ronald_BApril 2026über Viator

• 3Rotorua/Tauranga Shore Excursion

  Visit to village was interesting - enjoyed the Haka warrior dance. Would have rather skipped lunch and returned sooner. Still a lot of driving to observe this experience.

  caburke4März 2026über Viator

• 5Great tour

  A great tour well organised the highlight was Rotorua, particularly the Māori cultural show. Also enjoyed the Kiwi fruit tasting!

  Paul_VMärz 2026über Viator

• 5Tauranga

  Outstanding day. Steven and John were a great team. Mauri village tour was quite interesting. Waterfall was oversold. Kiwi fruit orchard was very nice.

  Kent_HMärz 2026über Viator

• 5Highly educational

  Tour guide Steve provided ongoing narration throughout the day about history, culture, politics, you name it. Highlight was Māori village visit and performance. Also included a stop at a redwood forest, waterfall, and kiwi fruit farm visit and kiwi and honey tasting. Lunch was a shopping mall food court that offered many choices. A day well spent.

  gilesa2013März 2026über Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Tauranga

• Its from-price is 12% below the median of the 34 tagesausflüge we list in Tauranga.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 34.
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About Tauranga

Tauranga is a harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, with kiwifruit orchards and the volcanic cone of Mauao at Mount Maunganui.

Tauranga lies on a large sheltered harbour on the Bay of Plenty, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's North Island, with a major port across the water. The Strand, the downtown waterfront, has cafés and parks, and The Elms, a mission station founded in 1838, is a preserved colonial house and garden.

Top-ranked sights in Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park.

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