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Cruise Tauranga offers day tours from the Port of Tauranga to Rotorua so you can absorb New Zealand’s rich culture, see the spectacular Geysers and mud pools, explore The Lord of the Rings movie set in Hobbiton, or travel by jet boat to a wildlife...more

Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

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stjohnbeachlover

St. Louis, Missouri

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Reviewed 18 February 2018 via mobile

One of my favorite tours of our 16 day cruise!

Review of: Hobbiton Movie Set and the Geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua

My husband and I booked this private tour with passengers from our ship we met through Cruisecritic. There were 10 of us in the van so the group size was small. We went to a lookout point near the cruise port first. We then went...More

Thank stjohnbeachlover

Many thank for the great feedback! I am so pleased you enjoyed your day so much. Sharing our history, local culture and stunning scenery with visitors who obviously enjoy it is so much fun! It was great to host you and show your the area....More

Daan B

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Reviewed 5 February 2018

Very good excursion an excellent tourguide

Review of: Shore Excursion: Rotorua and Te Puia including Maori Cultural Show from Tauranga

Guide Simon Beaton picked us up from te cruise terminal in Tauranga for the tour to the Kiwifruit Country, Rotorua and Te Puia. Simon is the most nice and friendly guide we met. He is very good informed and had a lot to tell. So...More

Thank Daan B

Hi Daan. Thanks for your feedback. It was my pleasure hosting you both. Comeback again one day. Simon

943annal717

Gainesville, Florida

54

Reviewed 12 January 2018

Simon makes everything come to life!

This was the best tour we had in New Zealand! Simon is so knowledgeable that you can't help but learn as you go. His enthusiasm and knowledge about the sights that you are seeing can't be beat. We were only 2 couples on our tour...More

1 Thank 943annal717

Thanks for spending the day with us and it was a pleasure to host you and share the Bay of Plenty with you. Simon

maryjnsteve

Glenville, Minnesota

5112

Reviewed 8 January 2018 via mobile

Tauranga and Rotorua

Our first port on our 15 day cruise. CruiseTauranga.com - We chose this tour after reading all the wonderful reviews and we were not disappointed! Simon promptly picked us up at the cruise port and this allowed us to stay ahead of the large bus...More

Thank maryjnsteve

Thanks so much for the feedback, it was a pleasure to show you both around. Bye and thanks again. Simon

Tatyana L

Keswick, ON, Canada

135

Reviewed 14 December 2017

Touranga tour

Review of: Geothermal Highlights Tour to WaioTapu and the Maori Geothermal village -Rotorua

In November we were on Celebrity cruise ship visiting Touranga and wanted to see both geothermal activity areas Wai-o-Tapu and Whakarewarewa living village. It was hard to find the tour guides who were taking people to both paces on the same tour. Luckily Cruise Touranga...More

Thank Tatyana L

Thanks for the feedback. I must admit, that tour is one of my favourites! I am very pleased that you had a great day. Thanks again. Simon

gregoryv946

Fort Myers, United States

161

Reviewed 14 December 2017

BEST TOUR EVER

Review of: Shore Excursion: Rotorua and Te Puia including Maori Cultural Show from Tauranga

Michele was a FANTASTIC guide because she has a passion to connect with each client and make sure we all have fun. The beach and the history was a great start. Then we learned a lot about Kiwi Fruit & are looking forward to receiving...More

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delwyn2017

Toowoomba, Australia

3

Reviewed 2 April 2017

Visiting Rotorua with a experienced & informative guide

Our extended family of eight booked with Cruise Tauranga - for a visit to Te Puia, Rotorua from a cruise ship berthed at Tauranga, Our group included two people who turn 90 this year, two couples and two younger adults. SImon was very patient and...More

Thank delwyn2017

Hi Delwyn, many thanks for the review, and it was a pleasure showing your family around when you visited! Bye and safe travels. Simon

Catherine L

Wollongong

54

Reviewed 27 December 2016

Fabulous tour to Rotorua with such a knowledgeable and obliging guide

My husband, 2 teenagers and I took this tour while our ship stopped in Tauranga. Simon was a fantastic guide and we left knowing so much more than we'd expected. Our tour included a kiwi fruit orchard, view of river rapids and learning about pain...More

1 Thank Catherine L

Hi Catherine. I am so pleased you enjoyed your day here, and many thanks for taking the time to post here! Simon

Beate920

Cadiz, Spain

1713

Reviewed 26 December 2016

Qualified and first class service.

We booked a tour with Michele Beaton who is very kind and has lots of interesting information about all places we visited. Some guided tour operator just put in a driver who is not a guide at all. Cruise Tauranga were one of the best...More

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Ingrid d

The Hague, The Netherlands

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Reviewed 14 December 2016 via mobile

Fantastic Tour to Te Puia and Hobbiton

We loved this small group tour guided by Simon Beaton! He is a very entertaining person and most knowledgeable, told us all different things during the tour. It was really a pleasure listening to him! Hobbiton has its own tour-guides but even here he was...More

Thank Ingrid d

Hello Ingrid. Many thanks for your review. It was a pleasure hosting you both and showing you around. Safe travels and have a great Christmas season. Simon

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jungian7

Does this tour include a walk on the golden sands of Mt Maunganui’s Marine Parade and stroll along Papamoa Beach?

26 September 2017|

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Good morning. We do stop at the beach and spend about 10 minutes talking about the area with it as the backdrop, but don't go for a walk on it. Depending on your hip's 'all aboard' time, we often drop people off there at... More

Kathryn H

What is your cancellation policy for this tour ? Thanks.

27 January 2016|

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Sorry, only just seen your question. If your ship does not dock, we provide a 100% refund. Our cancellation policy depends on when you cancel. More than 7 days prior, you get a full refund, after that we reserve the right to... More

Kathryn H

What is your cancellation policy for this tour ?

27 January 2016|

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Sorry, only just saw this question. Best to email us but basically, if your ship does not dock for any reason then a full refund. Cancel up to 7 days prior, a full refund. Within seven days we reserve the right to charge you... More