15 Best Tauranga Tours

4.5-hour Tauranga shore excursion with McLaren Falls, kiwifruit and manuka honey tasting, Minden Lookout views, Gate Pa, plus muffin, coffee, and hokey pokey ice cream.

★ 4.5

“This was wonderful tour, I believe her name was Jane. She was great guide and driver. We were there back in March 2025. Very enjoyable tour, she treated us to ice cream at the end of the tour.”

152 reviewsFrom $69.50by Zealandier Tours

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

/ June 16, 2026

5.Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Half-day Tauranga tour with Mt Maunganui views and port history, capped by a kiwi orchard tasting and local tea for $65.78.

★ 5.0

“A fantastic trip, nice tour guide, great information, enjoyed the taste testing and the sights of the area out of the way of other tours”

146 reviewsFrom $65.78by Wicked Wanders Tours

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Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

/ June 16, 2026

6.Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Port-to-vine tastings in Tauranga: craft beer, wine at Skyline’s gondola, plus dessert and cocktails. Small group, pickup included.

★ 5.0

“We thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Paul was very informative regarding the island and it's history. The brewery was very good, the winery and it's views spectacular and the deserts and cocktails delicious.”

77 reviewsFrom $186.17by Tauranga Tasting Tours &Charters

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TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga

/ June 16, 2026

7.TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Tauranga

25–30 minutes on a V8 Chevrolet trike cruising Mt Maunganui and Tauranga, with a private-group feel and top-10% recognition.

★ 5.0

“As locals we decided to be tourists for a day so decided to go for a trike ride. It was a fantastic experience that I’d highly recommend.”

75 reviewsFrom $161.35by V8 Trike Tours Tauranga

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Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

/ June 16, 2026

8.Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

Private Tauranga to Rotorua shore excursion for up to 8: Mt Maunganui, kiwifruit, redwoods, Te Puia geysers, Māori culture, hot springs.

★ 5.0

“Great tour and Wendy was an excellent guide. We enjoyed a private van while touring the Turanga region, which was breathtaking. Wendy was from the area that gave us a very informative and knowledgeable experience.”

33 reviewsFrom $825.36by Independent Tours Tauranga

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Rotorua Highlights Tour

/ July 28, 2026

9.Rotorua Highlights Tour

Rotorua highlights from Tauranga: Sulphur Point, Kuirau Park foot spa, Lake Tarawera rock art, and Whakarewarewa redwoods.

★ 4.0

“Tom (the shortened version of his Māori name) welcomed our group with an original song that he accompanied with his guitar at the port; he was the kindest & sweetest man, but so knowledgeable as well about each of the 8 stops he took us to.”

13 reviewsFrom $111.70by Tino Pai Tours

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Tauranga Private Shore Excursion: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

/ August 2, 2026

10.Tauranga Private Shore Excursion: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Private Tauranga shore excursion to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: geothermal walks, Lady Knox Geyser, Whakarewarewa, and Rotorua stops.

★ 5.0

“Amazing trip. Saw so many gorgeous natural sites. Driver/ guide Steve very knowledgeable and personable.”

9 reviewsFrom $608.16by Zealandier Tours

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TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE – 1.5 hour City Sites

/ August 2, 2026

11.TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE – 1.5 hour City Sites

Tauranga shore excursion on a V8 trike: open-air city sights, harbour bridge views, photo stops, and guided history in about 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“This was definitely a highlight of our trip! It was such a fun way to see the sites and Joe, our driver, was fantastic. You won't be disappointed!”

8 reviewsFrom $434.40by V8 Trike Tours Tauranga

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Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

/ August 5, 2026

12.Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

Geothermal walk, Māori carving, and mud-sulphur spa in Rotorua from Tauranga, with snacks, scenic stops, and a full day.

★ 4.0

“Hell’s Gate mud bath was fun, glow worm tour was interesting. Small group size made it very enjoyable.”

7 reviewsFrom $155.14by Tino Pai Tours

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Tauranga to Magical Hobbiton Movie Set – Private Shore Excursion

/ August 5, 2026

13.Tauranga to Magical Hobbiton Movie Set – Private Shore Excursion

Private Tauranga to Hobbiton shore trip for up to 4, with a pro guide, comfy car, and a 2.5-hour walk through the film set.

★ 5.0

“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 coRead more”

7 reviewsFrom $620.00by Tauranga Cuise and Tour

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Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

/ August 15, 2026

14.Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

Tour Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonders plus Rotorua sights from Tauranga, with a small group, included entry, snacks, and a guide.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed this day visiting a center of Nothern New Zealand island wirh geothermal valley, Rotorua lake and Redwoods. Mud lakes with bubbles are funny, and a view of pine forests mixed with palms will always stay with us! Special thanks to our guide Greg for his care, patience and sense of humor! :)”

4 reviewsFrom $155.14by Tino Pai Tours

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Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

/ August 18, 2026

15.Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

Geothermal steam, Kiwi spotting, and Māori culture in Rotorua, plus parks and gardens. Guided day trip from Tauranga.

★ 3.5

“The highlights of the tour in the description give you high expectations. In the actual tour not every featured activity was fully fulfilled. The Kuirau Park and the Māori performance were the highlights. But we didn’t get to see redwoods. It’s disappointing that we didn’t make any stop at the scenic sulphur point.”

3 reviewsFrom $148.94by Tino Pai Tours

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