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15 Best Tauranga Tours In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular tauranga tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Tauranga Tours In New Zealand

White Water Rafting – Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals - Stop One, Kaituna Cascades: getting your legs under you fast

1.White Water Rafting – Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Most Popular★ 5.0

Grade 5 Kaituna Cascades rafting from Okere Falls: 11 rapids, a 7m rafted waterfall, warm jungle canyon, gear included.

“This is one of the best things we did on our 6 week vacation to Australia and New Zealand! The 23 foot waterfall drop is incredible and the rest of the class 5 river is also amazing. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The pictures from this trip were also amazing, well worth…”

1,274 reviewsFrom $83.78by Kaituna Cascades

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights - Te Puke kiwifruit stop: more than a photo stop

2.Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

★ 4.5

Full-day Rotorua from Tauranga: Whakarewarewa geysers, Māori welcome, kiwifruit, redwoods, gardens, and a guaranteed ship return.

“This was an outstanding cultural experience. The singing and stories of the Māori culture were great. Geyser thermal pools cooking methods were all displayed and explained. The visit to a kiwi farm with samplings capped off a wonderful experience”

427 reviewsFrom $152.04by Zealandier Tours

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Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Te Reka O Te Whenua tasting: the part that makes the whole evening feel local

3.Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

★ 5.0

Evening glowworm kayaking on Lake McLaren in Tauranga. Gear and refreshments included, with guided paddling into glowing cliffs.

“Highlight of trip in NZ. We kayak out at sunset so you get the sense of adventure, and then get rafted into the cave/ narrow stream between the rocks speckled with the constellation of glow worms 🐛. Paddled back with the full moon 🌝 watching over us. The guides were funny and knowledgeable, the paddle…”

311 reviewsFrom €136.05 per personby Waimarino Kayak Tours

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6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion – Tauranga

6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga - Kuirau Park: The Hot Pools Moment You’ll Remember

4.6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion – Tauranga

★ 4.5

Rotorua from Tauranga in a small group: Kuirau hot pools, Māori insights, Redwoods rope bridges, Glow Worm Cave, and a snack.

“Rotorua is a fairly long drive from Tauranga so it could have been a little dull had it not been for our excellent guide Simon. The information this man shares is phenomenal from both a scientific and historical viewpoint, all interspersed with the right level of humour. Thoroughly recommended.”

283 reviewsFrom $135.91by Cruise Tours Tauranga

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Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours) - The Tauranga coach ride: Mount Maunganui to Waikato farming country

5.Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

★ 5.0

Hobbiton from Tauranga: scenic coach ride, 2.5-hour guided movie-set tour, Shires Rest cafe time, and free ale at Green Dragon.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable in the area and gave an informative commentary on the way out of the city. It was a 6hr tour in total and Hobbiton is just over an hour's drive from Tauranga. There is a fair bit of walking involved around the fillm Read more”

267 reviewsFrom $198.58by Cruise Tours Tauranga

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Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga - Hobbiton Movie Set: a guided Shire walk (plus the Green Dragon finish)

6.Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

★ 5.0

Tauranga to Hobbiton and McLaren Falls in a small group, with hotel or port pickup, snacks, and a guided Shire walk.

“Excellent tour, well managed, great driver and coordination. Hobbiton is a wonder, truly every detail, every effort to making it an immersive fantasy is taken. If you are a fan, it is for you.”

219 reviewsFrom $86.88by Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty

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Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Te Reka O Te Whenua tasting: the part that makes the whole evening feel local

7.Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

★ 4.8

Paddle Lake McLaren at dusk for glowworms in Mangapapa Canyon, plus a local tasting and stories under the stars. 3 hours.

“This tour was nothing short of magical! We were surrounded by glow worms and paddled back under a star filled sky! It was a phenomenal experience and one I will never forget. Our guide, Craig, was great at instructing the group where to go, what to do and shared knowledge of the local area and…”

206 reviews3 hoursFrom $134by Waimarino Ltd

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Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga

Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga - Swim with wild dolphins: boat time, water time, and what you get in return

8.Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga

★ 4.5

Half-day wild dolphin swim and snorkel from Tauranga. Hot drinks, live guide commentary, wetsuit and gear included. No fixed route.

“It wasn't really the fault of the tour operator, as dolphins are wild animals, & therefore, they're unpredictable, but we didn't see any dolphins. I was super disappointed. Most of my trip was in the Rotorua area, & the sole reason I went to TaRead more”

189 reviewsFrom $102.39by Dolphin Seafaris NZ Limited

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour - Mount Maunganui to Tauranga City: start with the coast, then head inland

From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour - Getting on the dolphin-viewing vessel (and why it matters)

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours - Small Group Logistics: Pickup, Pace, and the Guide Factor

11.Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

★ 5.0

Half-day Tauranga shore excursion with Mt Maunganui, harbour views, Minden Lookout tea, and orchard kiwi/avocado tastings.

“It’s a good experience to get to know the area if your here for a short time.. I think it could be done on less than 4 hours but Russell didn’t want to rush they. He was pleasant.”

146 reviewsFrom $65.78by Wicked Wanders Tours

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Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour - Hangi-style lunch: included, light, and part of the geothermal story

12.Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour Whakarewarewa 6.5hours Tour

★ 4.5

Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa living Māori village, Pohutu geyser views, hangi lunch, and a 30-minute Haka show plus scenic Rotorua stops.

“It was a great tour and very informative about the Māori culture. The drive to and from our ship offered beautiful views and the driver was friendly and full of information.”

145 reviewsFrom $166.93by Cruise Tours Tauranga

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TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour

TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour - Harbour Bridge to Mount Main Beach: coastal views without the guesswork

13.TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour

★ 4.5

Tauranga and Mount Maunganui by air-conditioned bus with local stories, harbour views, and a key photo stop at Minden Lookout.

“We were timely met as schedule. Drive provided great historical & present information on Tauranga. Had to request a comfort stop, which was not on the schedule. 65% of the group rushed to the facility when the driver stopped.”

124 reviewsFrom $49.03by Things to do in Tauranga

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Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga - Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Harbour Bridge: the ride with real context

14.Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

★ 5.0

Small-group Rotorua geothermal and Māori culture tour from Tauranga: Te Puia, Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, redwood walk, pickup included.

“We had a fantastic day with Nicolle. Touring Te Puia was fascinating from the initial welcome ceremony and entertainment, to seeing the geysers, to seeing kiwi birds. On the way home we stopped at a redwood forest that was so peaceful. A wonderful excursion!”

123 reviewsFrom $166.31by Wicked Wanders Tours

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Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi’s

Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's - The drive route: Tauranga Harbour Bridge and the “Rotorua changes” moment

15.Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi’s

★ 4.5

Private Rotorua shore day from Tauranga: Māori arts and legends, Whakarewarewa geysers, geothermal parks, and a kiwi-house visit.

“We got to see a lot for the 7 hours that the tour lasted. Te Puia was interesting, the waterfalls were beautiful, foot soak wonderful and the redwoods lovely. It would have been nice to spend a little more time at the redwoods. Our tour guide, Steve, was informative and worked hard to make everything…”

115 reviewsFrom $608.16by Zealandier Tours

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