Port of Tauranga - New Zealand

Shore Excursions Designed For Cruise Ship Visitors And Other Adventurers

YOUR AWESOME TOUR STARTS HERE


TAURANGA - ROTORUA - HOBBITON - NEW ZEALAND

Why Choose Tauranga Cruise and Tour?

Private Day Tours - Small Groups - Max 4 Travelers
You Travel First Class When You Tour With Us

With “Tauranga Cruise & Tour” you can visit the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set, witness Rotorua’s amazing geothermal wonders of boiling mud, hot springs & erupting geysers. Soak in a hot mineral spa, walk the awesome Canopy Tree Walk, ride the Skyline Gondolas, see the fascinating Zorb Balls, visit a Kiwi fruit orchard or delve into the fascinating Māori culture of the region.

We go where the big tour coaches can't go or won't go to explore our region's hidden secrets. Our exceptional day tours will take you on an unforgettable adventure of fun & surprises.

From the moment you step off your cruise ship at the Port of Tauranga, Patrick, your tour guide, will take great care of you. Join us on a journey of wonder and inspiration and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Most Loved Tours

$895

NZD/group

Rotorua : Spectacular “Te Puia” Erupting Geysers - Boiling Mud & Hot Springs. 6 hrs

The heartland of Māori Culture. See boiling mud & steaming hot pools. Marvel at 'Pohutu' geyser as it erupts up to 100ft. The largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. See Māori warriors perform the fierce war dance the "Haka".

$1175

NZD/group

Rotorua : Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park - All the colors of a rainbow & “Te Puia” Geysers. 7 hrs

A spectacular showcase of New Zealand's two most colorful geothermal parks, erupting geysers, boiling mud and hot pools.


$895

NZD/group

Best of Tauranga & Rotorua’s Hidden Secrets - Wonderful Walks & Geothermal activity. 6 hrs

See and experience Tauranga & Rotorua's hidden secrets as your very own tour guide takes you from place to place.


For a Custom Tour - Request A Quote

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.

Testimonials

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.

Megs

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.

Cynthia

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.

Joseph

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.

Robyn

Before Booking Your Tour
Contact Us About Availability and Booking Options.

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.

OUR Worry Free Guarantee!

To have you back to your waiting ship – on time – on board – well before sailing away.

We have never missed a ship’s departure.

Our Unique Combination Designer Tours

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.

Why Choose a Private Tour or Charter

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.

Meet Your Guide

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.

Relax and Enjoy

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.

Cozy and Spacious

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.

To avoid disappointment, book your tour early.