$895
NZD/group
Shore Excursions Designed For Cruise Ship Visitors And Other Adventurers
To avoid disappointment, book your tour early. A 20% deposit secures your tour date. Note: Hobbiton Movie Set tickets book out very quickly over their peak season Dec /Jan / Feb / Mar. Book your tour early in the season to guarantee your professionally guided tour spot.
From The People That Know
Patrick was very knowledgeable and had a friendly personality so we all felt very comfortable with him. He picked us up from our ship and brought us back in plenty of time for sailing. We thoroughly enjoyed our day tour including our 90yr old mother who managed to walk around the Maori village with ease. Loved the mud and hot springs and had a delicious kiwi fruit ice cream at the Kiwifruit farm. Thanks very much Patrick.
Viator Review October 16 / 2025: Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village Tour
Patrick was great! He seemed to know what we were truly interested in and kept the information flowing about kiwi production, forestry management, Māori culture and anything and everything we had questions about! He was knowledgeable, patient and flexible and got us back to the ship well within our window! We highly recommend Patrick for the Tauranga / Whakarewarewa tour! Regardless of the tour, we highly recommend Patrick. It was a great adventure.
Viator Review December 18 / 2025: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Patrick was a wonderful tour guide. On the way to Hobbiton he stop to show us a Kiwi fruit orchard and explained how they were cultivated. We also stopped a a scenic overlook of the Bay of Plenty. Along the way he provided interesting commentary as to where we were and what we were seeing. We arrived on time for our tour and Patrick customized our return to suit our time constraints (we were on a cruise ship). Be aware that Hobbiton sells out well in advance. We contacted Patrick 6 months earlier and he advised us as to which time slot to purchase from the Hobbiton website. At that time most time slots were already sold out, so plan well ahead.
Viator review January 3 / 2026 : Best of Tauranga & Rotorua’s Hidden Secrets Tour
We had an absolutely fantastic private tour with Patrick as our guide. Patrick was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and engaging—sharing history, cultural context, and local insight without ever feeling scripted. We covered a great mix of highlights, from coastal views and waterfalls to geothermal activity and forests, with seamless transitions between stops. If you’re looking for a guide who knows the region deeply, respects the land and culture, and
genuinely wants you to have an exceptional experience, Patrick is it. I highly recommend this tour.
For details about what’s included in your tour please read the Term & Conditions & Cancellations page.
Admission tickets are not included in your tour. They are paid on the day by credit card at a discounted price where applicable.
To have you back to your waiting ship – on time – on board – well before sailing away.
We have never missed a ship’s departure.
Explore amazing Rotorua, New Zealand's top tourist destination, one hours drive from Tauranga and heartland of New Zealand’s geothermal activity & Maori culture or maybe a guided tour of the magical Hobbiton Movie Set. Some of the awesome sights you will experience on your tour. Erupting geysers, boiling mud, steaming hot pools, stunning scenery, scenic lakes, the beautiful Redwoods Forest, visit a kiwifruit orchard or soak in hot mineral spa pools. Full audio commentary of New Zealand history, economy and things of general interest during your tour.
It's Your Day, We Do It Your Way. Don’t like the big noisy crowds and waiting for other passengers on the big tour buses? We go where the big coaches can’t go or won’t go. Are you a family group or a group of friends and prefer to tour exclusively and enjoy the company and privacy of the people you know? Let our professional tour guide take you on a wonderful shore excursion to experience our most famous hot spots and highlights as well as its hidden secrets as your very own driver takes you from place to place. Tauranga Cruise and Tour is the right choice for you.
Hi, my name is Pat and I am the owner of Tauranga Cruise and Tour and 8 years experience as a tour guide. I specialize in friendly & fun, small group tours for cruise ship passengers and other adventurers. I am very familiar with New Zealand's rich history including the arrival of Maori and the settlement of the European, the NZ economy and things of general interest which are part of my audio commentary. I love answering your questions. I will show you the best tours and hidden secrets of this beautiful region, the Bay of Plenty.
My vehicle is safe, clean, comfortable and has passed stringent Certificate of Fitness inspection by NZ transport Authority as safe passenger service vehicles. In addition, I hold a NZ Passenger Service License.
Book your tour with confidence.Your tour vehicle is a luxury 4 seat plus tour guide/driver Nissan Elgrand with plenty of space to relax and enjoy your tour.