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Providing friendly, informative fully guided Day Tours and Shore Excursions from Tauranga and Auckland .Travel to Rotorua, New Zealand’s thermal wonderland! Experience Maori culture, geothermal forces, beautiful scenery and adventure. We also offer day tours which combine Rotorua with either Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set location, or Taupo’s Huka Falls to name a few. We’re Qualmark certified, guarantee prompt service, comfortable transport, value for money and committed to showing you the best New Zealand sights.
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LINDA S
San Diego, CA56 contributions
Dec 2019
We ended up being the only ones touring with Nick this day in a very comfortable van with driver microphone for easy listening. He was very knowledgeable and displayed an uncanny sense of humor. Throughout our tour, we visited beach areas, waterfront, a honey tasting store along with delicious ice cream, McLaren Falls park, complete with a stop @ the cafe. I highly recommend this tour vendor esp. for their guarantee of getting passengers back to the ship before departure.
Written 8 January 2020
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Patty M
6 contributions
Jan 2020
We had an amazing tour on January 5, 2020 and our guide was exceptional. I believe his name was Phillip. He took us to the Waitomo Glow-worm caves and then to the Kiwi Conservation Center to view the endangered kiwi. Our guide was very patient while we waited for the kiwis to appear and appear they did! It was outstanding to see these little birds. We also viewed other life in this preserve. On the way to the preserve we enjoyed a wonderful barbecued steak luncheon at a restaurant hidden in the hills with a wonderful view of the surroundings. It was a great day!
Written 26 January 2020
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Hi Patty, thankyou for taking the time to share about your experience. We are always very grateful for this , but more importantly we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed a lovely days outing with us.
Take care & enjoy your travels.
Warm regards
Jan Davies
Written 8 February 2020
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judiinmaryland
Oakland, MD21 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Because of bad weather at the start of our cruise, we missed a tour from Auckland that would have covered many of the sights in Rotorua. Jan accommodated my last minute request to change tours and we had a private tour of Wai-O-Tapu geothermal park and the Māori living village with Rolf. Rolf made our day. He was knowledgeable of the places we visited but also very personable and funny. Spending the day with him was like spending the day with an old friend. We got to each point of interest on time and Rolf made sure we knew where to go when we got there. And we returned to the ship well ahead of the scheduled departure time. It was a very memorable day.
Written 18 February 2023
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evelynf686
Virginia Beach, United States9 contributions
Mar 2020
Our guide Jennifer with Zealandier tours was fantastic. We stopped at the Kiwi bird house before going to the Glow-worm caves. Jennifer is a local and knew all the history and knew we were interested in the countryside and often stopped for photo opportunities, enjoying the landscape, farms, sheep & cows and bee keeping. Jan, the owner of Zealandier Tours provided excellent communication prior to our tour(s), as we booked several with her company. They are excellent and the communication is quick and the website is very easy to use. I recommend them highly.
Written 19 March 2020
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Hi Evie
Thankyou for stopping to take the time to post this review for other travellers to read during these difficult times. You certainly had your challenges with getting to NZ and Australia, and your positive attitude and persistance got you here and onto our tours and home again before all our countries have closed their borders. We were so excitied to be able to host you and to hear that we did not disappoint you. Take much care and keep safe during these times. We will all get to travel again soon. This is a time to stop, enjoy the quiet , hear the birds sing, watch the snow melt & flowers burst into bud. For us in NZ we are watching the summer fade away into Autumn.
Kia Kaha (stay strong) and much Aroha (love) from all of us at Zealandier Tours
Written 20 March 2020
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Bruno
Nottingham, UK188 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Friendly & informative guide Rolf picked us up
on time from the cruise port, & assured us we would return promptly for sailing.
Interesting commentary on the drive to Rotorua. Great experience at the Maori Living Village, & saw the highlights of the town.
Included stops at the Redwoods, a waterfall & kiwi farm.
Very enjoyable day out.
on time from the cruise port, & assured us we would return promptly for sailing.
Interesting commentary on the drive to Rotorua. Great experience at the Maori Living Village, & saw the highlights of the town.
Included stops at the Redwoods, a waterfall & kiwi farm.
Very enjoyable day out.
Written 24 December 2023
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JO W
Greater Newcastle, Australia62 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We arrived by ship, we booked Zealander tours ourselves. We were advised where to meet and as promised, they were there to greet us. Our guide Steve was a really nice guy full of lots of info along the way. Steve had a great sense of humour and we had a lot of laughs. The Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre was a great experience, the geysers were a sight to see, amazing geothermal park. Great talk on the Maori history. Then onto the Polynesian Spa. We had Deluxe tickets, so got sat in some beautiful natural mineral baths and gaze over the lake. Steve bought us our lunch, arranged a pick up time and was there at the agreed time to pick us up, we had plenty of time in the pools. As we were ahead of schedule, he took us to some additional places. We saw the Redrock Treewalk and he took us to an area with beautiful waterfalls. On the way back to the ship we were keen to see Tauranga's beach area on opposite side of the port. Steve was more than happy to take us there. Absolutley beautiful beaches , cafes bars etc. Unfortunately being on a cruise, only one day here. Steve made sure we were back in plenty of time to board the ship. Five star experience with Steve. Excellent day! Thanks Steve!
Written 12 March 2024
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Peggy Y
2 contributions
Jan 2023
We did a shore excursion to Whaka Maori Cultural Village and a few other places around Rotoura. We booked with another tour company that cancelled on us last minute and was able to book this tour instead at the port. I think it was a blessing in disguise!
Jan was an amazing tour guide and she had so many interesting facts and experience to share with us. Everything was really well organized and we were back at the port with plenty of time.
Jan was an amazing tour guide and she had so many interesting facts and experience to share with us. Everything was really well organized and we were back at the port with plenty of time.
Written 6 January 2023
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Vikki
Loughton, UK9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Fantastic Tour with an excellent tour guide (Adrienne). We loved the Hobbiton tour and the waterfall stop on the way back. Obviously the babies favourite part of the day was the ice cream stop. 10 out of 10 👍🏼
Written 10 November 2023
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Hi, so pleased to hear you had a wonderful day. Hobbiton movie set is amazing. Adrienne, wants to say thankyou for taking the time to post a review about your day. She also says she had a wonderful day with you all.
Thankyou
Written 12 November 2023
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Jacinda N
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
This was probably one of the worst tours I have ever been on. Whilst the drive there was very informative, our time at the Thermal village was very disappointing. We were taken to the show that is put on then to the cafe for lunch. It was after this that everything was appalling. We were told to wait in a room for nearly two hours as our guide was coming in 5mins multiple times! Obviously this never happened and after numerous complaints and a poor attempt to carry out the tour himself. We were finally given a tour by the park professionals. It was too little too late as we then didn’t have time to see the large mud pools as we needed to return to the cruise ship. Yes most of our group were arrogant, rude and loud. But for those of us that weren’t it was very upsetting to have nothing for the money we forked out. We wish we had never gone in this tour. Worst experience in our lives! Would not recommend.
Written 22 February 2018
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Jacinda, I dont understand why you have written a review on Zealandier Tours site and yet posted an image of a tour operator who is our competitor . Your image is that of Johns Trips and Tours of whom does not have a Trip Advisor account or a website.
Written 3 December 2018
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galeung
Toronto, Canada32 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Our Canadian group of 18 people, mostly doctors and wives, took Celebrity Solstice on March 22, 2014 from Auckland. I had prearranged after reviewing Trip Advisor with the Zealandier Tours on precruise tour at Auckland, and also port excursions at Tauranga, Akaroa, and Dunedin. I emailed Sharee of Zealandier Tour company back and forth, and she was extremely helpful. Apart from one misunderstanding from another small group at Akaroa, which Sharee corrected right away efficiently, our group had a great time at all the ports, and I must say, all the guides were excellent except for Ron at Akaora and Christchurch. We were not pleased that he was 20-30 min. late. Other than that one, we felt all the excursions were great, especially the one at Dunedin and Tauranga. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour company for cruise ship passengers, as they cover similar excursions at a much better price. I want to thank Sharee of the company who helped me to organize the tours and itineraries, and went out of her way to help even at the last minute!!!!
Written 19 April 2014
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Hello Albert
I trust you have just enjoyed your Easter holiday time and thank you for taking time to post a review of your recent cruise vacation down here in New Zealand.
Sharee definitely built a strong rapport with you throughout the planning process for your cruise. She is very pleased that the arrangements & excursions turned out well in each port for your group given the little misunderstanding we had in the south. Unfortunately Ron was not one of our regular guides , he came with the bigger bus we had to hire last minute to accommodate the extra 6 passengers who wanted to join with you . Our regular guide was Doug who helped you locate your bus & Ron . The excursions to Rotorua and Dunedin are usually the most popular ports for cruise passengers . Zealandier Tours appreciates your feedback as it helps us to make any necessary changes to ensure you - the client has a quality experience here in NZ.
Regards
Jan
Written 23 April 2014
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Hi
Our ship docks in Taurranga @ 10am, we would like to book the Taurranga scenic tour. Will you consider waiting for us? Thank you 😊
Written 11 March 2024
I am staying at Tauranga, not coming in on a cruise ship. I would be looking to do a tour of Hobbiton in February (around the 18th Feb), would you have something available and are you able to pick up from the Hotel?
Written 23 January 2020
Hi, we run these tours as Shore Excursions mainly to fit with cruise ship passengers when visiting port of Tauranga- this does not stop other people joining these tours - but it has to be on a day when a cruise ship is in port and you have to fit with cruise ships timeframes- that being said we have a cruise ship in port on 19th Feb and we currently have a few spaces on the Hobbiton tour. However we possibly wont be able to collect you from your accomodation place due to time contraints to get to Hobbiton to make our tour times. We have a set departure time from outside port of Tauranga main pedestrian gates in Mount Maunganui and sometimes this is not strictly adhered to if cruise ships are late arriving. This is an easy place to access - local busses run & drop close by or Uber is easy also. At end of day we can drop you off if neccessary. Hope this is helpful.
Regards
Jan .
Written 24 January 2020
We will arrive Tauranga on Ruby Princess on 12/31/2019. 11 people in our group and we would like to take the Rotora Highlights tour. But the site only limits to 9 passengers to book at the same time. How can we get 11 people on the same tour ? Thanks
Written 6 December 2019
Hi - just put your bookings in and cross refference them - Once the first booking is in - use the Booking ref# to cross reference adn lead travel name - You cna do this in notes. We will watch out for it now we know -
Jan
Written 7 December 2019
My family and I are going on a Norwegian cruise. We will be arriving in Tauranga at 9 am on Dec 12th 2019 (thursday). Our departure time is 15h45 at the same date. We would like to know, if it is possible for us to do the Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and be back on the cruise on time. Thanks
Written 23 November 2019
Hi , I am sorry to say this tour will not be able to be offered , as completion of two attractionons in 2 differing regions is not possible in the time you have available ashore. You cna choose to either visit LOTR / Hobbiton Movie Set tour OR either of the Rotorua tours.
Jan
Written 24 November 2019
Is it best to visit Hobbiton & Lord of the rings while in Auckland Or Tauranga where on princess cruise 3/2019
Written 31 July 2018
Is it better to visit Hobbiton & Lord of the rings when your in Auckland or Tauranga time wise were on princess cruises March 2nd 2019
Written 31 July 2018
Hi Newhall California - in regards to your question - you are much closer to Hobbiton Movie set from port of Tauranga. It is only just over 1 hours travel from port of Tauranga.
Written 1 August 2018
Hi, Lee. What would you like to know about this attraction? Hi Is there much walking on this tour my mum cant walk a long way short distances are OK with breaks In between.
Written 11 July 2017
Hi Lee
I am not sure which of our excursions you are specifically asking about as we have several on offer. Most of our tours have some walking throughout the day which are very short and definately not arduos and most of these has somewhere to sit and rest. Maybe let me know exactly which one you are thinking of taking and send me a messagea boutt it and I will answer more in depth to cover your concerns.
JanD
Written 12 July 2017
I am on a 14-day cruise t the end of the month that takes us todifferent parts of southern New Zealand. Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Akaroa (Christchurch), Picton, Wellington, Napier, and Tauranga before cruise end in Auckland. I am looking for advice on where it would be best to find off-ship excursions that are reasonably priced. Two persons..
Alex Gouthro
Written 15 January 2017
Hello--I was on a similar cruise in December. We used Zealandier in Tauranga to go to the thermal areas in Rotarua as well as to Hobbiton and loved the tour. They offer a variety of options but weren't too big like the cruise ship buses. Also recommend reviewing TripAdvisor to see which companies get good reviews in your ports of call. For some things you can probably just do on your own. For example in Akaroa I went on a sea life boat ride. You should be able to book in advance rather than going through the ship. Also recommend perhaps signing up for Cruisecritic as we joined up with others on our cruise for three tours of about 12 people each and they were great tours. Best tour we took though was in Auckland prior to our cruise that I found out about on TripAdvisor. It was called Coast to Coast tours and I just wrote a review of our experience. I highly, highly recommend that tour if you have the time. Have a marvelous cruise!
Written 16 January 2017
kweeker
Langley, Canada
Hi, our cruise docks at 9 am Nov 30/16 but I note the pick-up time for the Tauranga Shore Excursion/Hobbiton/rotorua sightseeing is 8 am. Is there anyway we can still be part of this tour?
Thanks very much,
Larry
Written 20 November 2016
ShareeZT
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Hi Larry, Absolutely we can cater for this time discrepancy. We run our tours predominantly to cater for cruise ship clientele, which means we run them to fit in with cruise ships arrival & departures times. If you would like to go ahead and reserve your seats for this tour, we do require that you complete our booking form on our website.
Warm regards
Sharee
Written 21 November 2016
Hi, we will be in Tauranga next feb 8th on a cruise. We would like to go to Wai-o-Tapu thermal reserve. Do you have tours ?
Written 14 October 2016
Hi Diane , yes we offer this as a private touring option . Here is the link to the tour which we recomend from our website , but you could do this tour with adding in any other Rotorua attraction , which gives you two attractions to experience in one day , making the best use of your time ashore.
For more information about this tour - visit our website zealandiertours or send me an email to directly from there to myself
Regards
Jan
Written 15 October 2016
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