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Hobbiton & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
On this full-day shore excursion, take a journey deep into Middle Earth without the stress and strict scheduling of a large group tour. Drive from Tauranga into the heart of the Waikato with a small group and guide, also spend some time in the secluded New Zealand bush at McLaren Falls Park and see the striking titular waterfall.
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US$72.47
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Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga
Discover the prestigious food and drink purveyors of Tauranga and Karangahake when your ship pulls into port. Sip and savor a diverse array of tastings and two award-winning wineries. This shore excursion includes pickup and drop-off by minivan.
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US$114.36
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights
See the highlights of Rotorua on a full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. You’ll travel to one of New Zealand’s famed regions in the North Island, observing otherworldly landscapes and Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa’s thermal springs. Visit Okere Falls at the Bay of Plenty; receive a traditional welcome at an authentic Maori village where you’ll watch a 'haka' (war dance); and view the Government Gardens, a historic bath house and more in Rotorua.
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre and Rotorua City Sightseeing
When your cruise ship docks in Tauranga, gain insight into New Zealand’s natural and cultural heritage on a shore excursion to Rotorua. At the Te Puia Maori cultural center, discover boiling mud pools and Pohutu Geyser on a walk through the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley; learn about Maori customs at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute; and spot the elusive kiwi bird.
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7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
Leaving Tauranga you head south through rolling farmland and forestry, past Lake Rotorua and on to the magical Waimangu Valley where your guide will take you through the world’s youngest geothermal valley. Starting at the head of the valley you will wind your way down, passing a range of geothermal activity, hot springs, volcanic craters, nature and wildlife. Some highlights to look out for include the world's largest hot spring, and the brilliant blue Inferno Crater.
The trails ultimately lead you down to the lake, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing 45 minute cruise around the tranquil waters of Lake Rotomahana. Throughout the cruise, you'll encounter stunning geothermal activity only accessible by boat, as well as rare native birdlife, and stunning views across the lake at the imposing Mount Tarawera. You can also listen to the onboard commentary of the historic stories of the lake, and hear about the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption that covered and destroyed the pink and white terraces.
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6 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion From Tauranga
See, hear, smell, touch and taste on this full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. Experience the unique and special natural beauty of The Bay of Plenty. You will visit some out of the way spots that not everyone knows about and will go where the big buses don't. This tour is not a shuttle and will not drop you off anywhere to explore on your own. It is a fully guided small-group tour with a knowledgeable, fun and friendly tour guide. Along the way you will see and learn about the uniqueness that is New Zealand and you will learn about the geothermal region of Rotorua and its significance to the Maori people. We do not visit the commercial geothermal reserves on this tour, but we do see boiling mud pools, crystal clear bubbling hot springs, volcanic lakes and picturesque forests.
Please note that the ticket sent to you by Viator/TripAdvisor will show the standard tour departure time, we will advise an updated time when you book the tour which may be different, this is the one to use.
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Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour
Visit an authentic Living Maori Village deep in the geothermal region of Rotorua on this full-day excursion including a Hangi Lunch. Tour with a local Maori guide and learn about how the villagers have adapted to the harsh geothermal environment. You tour will also include visits to the famous Government Gardens and Rotorua Lake. This is a small group tour with a group size up to 18.
Please note that the ticket sent to you by Viator/TripAdvisor will show the standard tour departure time. As the ships arrival time in port varies so much, we adjust the start and end times each day to suit the ships time in port. When your booking is accepted by us, we will confirm the true start time for the day, which overrides the time printed on your voucher.
We use the correct times for the ship which we take from the Port of Tauranga web site and details provided to us by the ships booking agent as we also provide some of the official tours to the ship, so trust us.
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Deluxe small group Cruise Day Tour, Rotorua, Tauranga & Mt Maunganui highlights
Easily explore the area outside the Port of Tauranga during this guided tour that includes port pickup and drop-off. First visit a New Zealand kiwi orchard, and get the chance to taste the native fruit yourself. Catch sight of natural wonders such as Okere Falls, Blue Lake, and Whakarewarewa Forest before going to taste New Zealand honey at a local farm (time permitting).
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US$127.50
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Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour in Tauranga
Experience the magic of New Zealand’s North Island on this evening glow-worm kayak tour in Tauranga. Begin your tour with refreshments and delicious New Zealand cheeses on the banks of Lake McLaren. As day turns to night, hop into your kayak and paddle with your guide to the glow-worm canyon at the head of Lake McLaren. Marvel at the millions of bright green glow-worms clinging to the towering cliff sides, and gain insight into the life cycle of these fascinating creatures.
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US$105.30
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Waitomo Caves and The Kiwi House
Explore one of the North Island’s most impressive natural wonders and see the national symbol of New Zealand on this shore excursion from Tauranga. Walk through the caves to see stalagmites and stalactites before boarding a small boat to the incredible Waitomo Caves, filled with glittering glow-worms. Then visit the Otorohanga Kiwi House to learn more about the native birds. Port pickup and drop-off is included.
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Ex Tauranga: Canopy Tree Walk / Te Puia Geysers - Private Shore Excursion
Private Tour: Exclusive to your group only
Kiwifruit & avocado orchards, lakes district, lush farmland, native bush, waterfalls & pine forest plantations.
Redwoods Forest: World's Longest Canopy Tree Walk, 700 meters. 28 bridges.27 platforms.
A majestic and magical adventure, the Redwoods Tree walk experience is truly a walk to remember.
Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-meter tall giant redwoods as you walk eco-suspended bridges & platforms.
"Te Puia Geysers" Rotorua City - heartland of New Zealand's geothermal activity, Māori history and culture. See the historic sights of pre - European village, nocturnal Kiwi bird, wood & greenstone carvers at work. Surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape, you'll see & feel the heat of boiling mud, hot water pools, & steam vents. Feel the force of "Pōhutu" geyser erupting, an awe-inspiring sight of the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere shooting boiling water & steam 100 ft above you.
Plenty of adventure on this tour.
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US$699.00
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Ex Tauranga - Wia O Tapu Wonderland & Rotorua Geysers - Private Shore Excursion
Private tour: exclusive to your group only.
Two of New Zealand's most spectacular Geothermal Parks. Small Groups, Max 4 people.
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland ... A self-guided tour following demarcated tracks through a stunning variety of volcanic phenomena. You’ll see fantastic naturally colored hot and cold pools, the world-famous Champagne Pool, massive craters and New Zealand’s largest boiling mud pool; Wai-O-Tapu was formed over thousands of years of continuous volcanic activity.
Te Puia Geysers ... Heartland of Rotorua's geothermal activity & Maori culture. See and experience 'Pohutu' geyser the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere in action rumbling away as it erupts boiling water and steam up to 100 feet. An awesome sight. See & smell boiling mud pools, hot water pools, steam vents, a steaming volcanic landscape.
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US$780.00
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Best of Tauranga & Rotorua's Hidden Secrets - Private Shore Tour
Your adventure starts when I pick you up from the Port gates.
See Mount Manganui's best surf beach, a walk to beautiful Moturiki Island, water falls, geothermal activity, boiling mud & hot water pools.
On this tour, you will see kiwifruit & avocado orchards, the lakes district, lush farmland, native bush, and pine forest plantations as we pass through different regions.
OPTIONAL: LUNCH AT THE SKYLINE GONDOLA CAFE AND PANORAMIC VIEWS OF LAKE ROTORUA.
A short walk through the enchanting giant 75 ft high, 120 yr old Redwoods Forest.
At Rotorua we see our most famed hot spots, highlights and hidden secrets as your tour guide takes you from place to place, I know the area like the back of my hand.
We visit Kuirau geothermal park, boiling mud, hot water pools, steam vents and visit a Māori ancestral house.
Explore Rotorua lake front and the wonderful Govt Gardens, Racheal's boiling hot water pool and an architectural gem, the Old Spa Bath House.
Plenty to see and do on this tour.
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US$656.00
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Full Day Waitomo Glow Worm Cave and Kiwi House Tour
Spend an afternoon under the stars experiencing one of New Zealand's best natural attractions. Explore a stunning 30 million year old cave system with breathtaking formations and finishing with a boat ride through the glow-worm grotto.
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