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New Zealand's 6 most popular shore excursions tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Full-day Rotorua from Tauranga: Whakarewarewa geysers, Māori welcome, kiwifruit, redwoods, gardens, and a guaranteed ship return.
“It was a very informative and educational trip of the Maori tribe and their thermal village. The guide at the village was funny and a great teacher.”
A fast, guided Bay of Islands shore trip with Haruru Falls, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, kauri trees, and chocolate tasting from Waitangi.
“Driver, Dyson, was unhurried , knowledgeable and friendly. Each stop we made was exceptional with the cave an education into the world of glow worms and Māori history.”
Rotorua from Tauranga in a small group: Kuirau hot pools, Māori insights, Redwoods rope bridges, Glow Worm Cave, and a snack.
“Allistar our tour guide was great. The trip to the tree top hanging bridges and the glow worm cave were tremendous. Definitely a highlight. The trip is worthwhile if only for those two activities. The stop at the geothermal areas was nice but nothing like visiting the paint pots of Yellowstone. Overall, I’d recommend this…”
Small-group half-day tour from Port Chalmers: Dunedin highlights, St. Clair, and the Otago Peninsula sea-lion beach walk.
“Please check as we were given instructions to meet 20 minutes away. Panicked and sent a chat message and found out pick up was 3 minutes from the ship. 🥰. Tour and driver were excellent. Got to go to the beach and see the sea lions and the city center and the beautiful scenery as…”
Hobbiton from Tauranga: scenic coach ride, 2.5-hour guided movie-set tour, Shires Rest cafe time, and free ale at Green Dragon.
“This is a not to be missed activity. From beginning to end very interesting and a good way to learn about film making.”
Akaroa to Christchurch via Banks Peninsula and the Southern Alps. Botanic Gardens, earthquake sights, Sumner & Lyttelton in one day.
“Chris is a local and knows the history and interesting places. He even took our grouo to a small off the beaten track beach to watch a sea lion feeding her baby in the dunes.”
