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1. Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Including Rotorua Sightseeing

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By Zealandier Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Discover the volcanic landscapes, Maori heritage, and movie sites of New Zealand’s North Island while in port in Tauranga…
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94% of travellers recommend this experience
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$259.00
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2. Deluxe small group Cruise Day Tour, Rotorua, Tauranga & Mt Maunganui highlights

11
By Arrow Tours
Bus Tours
6–7 hours
Our most popular tour ..... Tauranga & Rotorua's best sights. While you’re in Port of Tauranga, explore the geothermal …
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$134.58
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3. Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

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By Zealandier Tours
Bus Tours
360–390 minutes
The famous Hobbiton movie set, where the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were filmed, is less than an hour from …
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$169.00
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9. 4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream

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By Wicked Wanders
Bus Tours
4 hours
This seasonal shore excursion (October–April) picks you up at the port for a half-day tour of Tauranga Harbour. A guide …
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$74.00
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11. Rotorua Maori Geothermal Geysers Tour with Highlights

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By New Zealand Discovery Tours
Bus Tours
6 hours
Rotorua is known for its dramatic geothermal landscapes and rich Maori culture, and lies under just outsidemTauranga. Take…
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$166.16
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13. Tauranga Shore Excursion with Hobbiton and Rotorua Geyser

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By New Zealand Discovery Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Your pick-up is just a short walk from your ship at the end of the wharf, where you board one of our modern small group …
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$250.00
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14. Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Geothermal Geyser Tour and Polynesian Spa

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By New Zealand Discovery Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Cruise ship passengers arriving at Tauranga Port travel with ease on this shore excursion to Rotorua. First, make your way…
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15. Te Puia - Geothermal 6 Hour Guided Tour with Highlights: Shore ExcursionTauranga

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By New Zealand Discovery Tours
Bus Tours
6 hours
Discover Rotorua on this 6 hr shore excursion from the port of Tauranga! Drive along the beautiful Mount Maunganui beach…
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  • Sabrina D
    Henderson, NV10 contributions
    Review of: Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Including Rotorua Sightseeing
    better than any ship tour as they combined both popular tourist sites in one day
    They were there at the ship and easy to find .. they were fun and friendly always mindful of the time so that we were never worried about getting back to the ship on time. very informative and even gave us a goodie bag of food so we can see everything.. loved the tour and guide and would do it again with them
    Written 31 May 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Claireg2007
    Leeds, UK159 contributions
    Review of: Deluxe small group Cruise Day Tour, Rotorua, Tauranga & Mt Maunganui highlights
    Day trip from Cruise ship
    We had an amazing day with Arrow tours.
    We were large getting off the cruise but the new owner Toby drove us to the first stop off point.
    Kerry was an excellent guide and made sure that we all enjoyed the day.
    I hope that the recent happenings in the world will clear soon and wish you every success.
    Written 22 March 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • BruceSheree W
    Brisbane, Australia180 contributions
    Review of: Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
    Exceptional Service & Tour
    This tour was the highlight of our trip. Zealandier Tours were fantastic from start to finish. We booked this tour directly rather than through the cruise ship, and we had inadvertently got the start time wrong from our cruise ship by 1/2 hour, but Jan the director of the company was there to meet us and then drive us to meet the rest of the group at the first stop point - Mossops Honey. I can not speak highly enough of Jan and the way she looked after us and made us feel comfortable and de-stressed the situation.
    We stopped at McLaren Falls which was a lovely walk in the NZ bush, the driver took pics of everyone in front of the falls - Thanks
    Then onto Hobbiton - this is amazing in itself and is not to be missed, even if you do not know anything of the movies, the scenery is a photographers paradise - you could not take a bad photo even if you tried - Hobbiton have their own guides that take you through the movie set and you end up in Green Dragons Pub for a drink.
    The tour then continued back to the ship.
    I cannot recommend Zealandier tours enough, they are professional and very informative and organised and willing to accommodate any requests.
    They also get you back to the ship in plenty of time

    Thanks Jan for your company and service - outstanding
    Written 30 March 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • luv2travelwichita18
    Key Largo, FL247 contributions
    Review of: Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
    A little disconcerting at first
    We purchased tickets for this tour 2 months ago. When we arrived at the designated meeting place, there were 2 guides from Arrow tours and neither had any record of our reservation. Luckily I had my tickets and confirmation email. One of the guides Kerry took us on his tour as he had room. He was a terrific guide and we loved the tour, but Shane on. Katie for dropping the ball
    Written 19 February 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • mackels2018
    Salt Lake City, UT5 contributions
    Review of: Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers
    Exceptional day with Wendy
    We arranged the tour online and Wendy met as at our cruise boat dock, perfectly on schedule. It was delightful to spend a wonderful day touring the countryside and visiting Hobbiton. She took care of everything and all we did was show up. As an added bonus we stopped by a honey store for a sample and view of active bees. Wendy is great company and knows the area well. She provided insightful commentary and is very pleasant to be with. Look forward to a return visit.
    Written 12 February 2020
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  • Nancy S
    Evergreen, Colorado, United States26 contributions
    Review of: Full-Day Small-Group Rotorua Shore Excursion From Tauranga
    Tauranga into Rotorua with much info and fun along the way
    Gary Stickler, our guide, was most informative and helpful...answering a myriad of questions. The drive was delightful as we passed from Tauranga to Rotorua, w/ great stops along the way.
    Written 18 April 2020
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  • Mo D
    4 contributions
    Review of: Waimarino Adventure Park
    Girls day out
    We did everything and really enjoyed this wonderful day out!!! 10/10. Me, and 9&7 year old girls.

    The hydro slide blew our minds. Fast, fun and we loved it. Great for 9 year old (did it loads) and mom!!! 7 year old did it 2 times too!
    Kayak was the family favourite, and Peddalos we’re really fun!!!
    Cold river this time of year (nearly May) but made it a hilariously fun trip.
    Definitely better for “older” or adventurous kids. We left little mr 4 at home, but he easily could have done the slip and slide, obstacle course, kayaks and Peddalo.
    Will absolutely come back again!
    Written 27 April 2022
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  • Barbara Y
    Newcastle, Australia7 contributions
    Review of: Full-Day Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Tour from Tauranga
    Hobbiton is brilliant
    This was an excellent day out. Keith, our driver and guide made everything easy for us. He was informative and helpful without overwhelming us with information. There were a couple of other minor stops along the way but the highlight by far was Hobbition movie set. We left Keith behind at this point and went on with a Hobbiton guide. I am a fan of LOTR so for me is was extra special but there were non- fans in our tour group who also enjoyed it. the tours are very slick and they manage to put huge numbers through the site without ever making you feel crowded or hurried. Fabulous.
    Written 16 March 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Gerry
    5 contributions
    Review of: 4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Ice Cream
    Very interesting
    We were very lucky to be the only ones on this trip that day, our guide was excellent new what he was talking about and answered any questions we had also the van was very clean. Started with a tour of the city then made our way to a kiwi fruit farm was very interesting and lots of different foods to sample bought quite a few things, the honey farm was good has a nice little cafe also very interesting. The just a quick visit to a avocado farm were we sampled some amazing avocado oils yummy. All up a great day would recommend this tour.
    Written 9 March 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Jase Toi
    Wellington, New Zealand13 contributions
    Review of: Rotorua and Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour
    Brilliant Tour
    The tour provided by Paora was absolutely brilliant. Learning about how the local community lives and embraces its geothermal environment, as well as the generations that come through really puts in perspective the special maori culture and beliefs they hold. Highly recommend.
    Written 24 June 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Avewest
    San Bruno, CA1 contribution
    Review of: Rotorua Maori Geothermal Geysers Tour with Highlights
    Rotorua Shore Excursion: Geothermal Valley Geysers
    Very unique & informative. Well worth a visit! Not like your typical “excursion.” Worth every penny.
    Written 16 March 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • rerp
    Kibworth Beauchamp, UK290 contributions
    Review of: Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights
    A full day, but covered everything worth seeing
    Arrived on a Cruise Ship (Arcadia) and covered similar items to those covered by the cruise ship's own tour but in a smaller vehicle and for a much lower price. I have no criticism of the tour or our driver. As is usually the case with independent tours; feedback shared with those on the ship's own tour afterwards, came out very favourably in respect of the independent tour. They are more flexible as to the length and variety of stops (if nobody is interested in a stop you quickly move on rather than have a fixed time stop), and calls can be made at places that cannot accommodate large coaches. My only criticism of this tour was in respect of the guide "allocated" to us at the Maori village; she spent far too long teaching us how to say the name of the village (repeated during the show), then took far too long explaining other things about her relatives, then followed some other tours that meant we could not get close to items worth viewing, then arrived at the show so late that we ended up behind all the other tours. This was not the fault of Zealander; we were just unlucky, and could have been allocated a better guide. A worthwhile day trip.
    Written 5 March 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Skinflint_traveller
    Lake Forest, CA47 contributions
    Review of: Tauranga Shore Excursion with Hobbiton and Rotorua Geyser
    Hobbiton has top billing, but don't discount the Maori experience!
    Hobbiton is not to be missed. If you're a fan, doubly so. However, there's been plenty written about this... the unsung gem here is the Rotorua Geothermal Geyser and the Maori University at the first part of the trip. This surprised me with it's heartfelt introduction to the Maori culture and what they are doing to preserve it. In addition, our guide was one of the most interesting guides I've ever had. When he talked, everyone within earshot listened in on instinct, even the other guides. The drive between Hobbiton and the Maori Village is a bit long, but no other tour can give you so much. Just do yourself a favor and sign up before they sell out.
    Written 19 February 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • B. Fett
    1 contribution
    Review of: Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Geothermal Geyser Tour and Polynesian Spa
    Ah! The Polynesian Spa
    I had been away for 7 months. Stacking bitcoin, Shiba.

    One thing I really missed is this hidden gem.

    Ah! The Polynesian Spa. Come to New Zealand and try something new.

    There is no words.
    Written 2 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Gary F
    1 contribution
    Review of: Te Puia - Geothermal 6 Hour Guided Tour with Highlights: Shore ExcursionTauranga
    Fabulous tour
    Everything, the husband & wife team r fantastic guides and reps for NZ and they r from Manchester in the UK and love NZ. It is the best money you will spend on your cruise...go ahead and do it!!
    Written 1 July 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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