Best of Tauranga & Rotorua's Hidden Secrets - Shore Excursion
Tauranga, New Zealand
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Full audio commentery
- Professional local kiwi guide/driver
- Please note - admission tickets to Skyline Gondolas & lunch not included.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
I will meet you 10 minutes prior to departing time at the Port entry/exit gates 5 -10 minutes walk from your ship. I will be waiting there with your name sign. For cruise ship passengers tour, start times will fit in with ship arrival/departure times.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 09/01/2019 - 04/26/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Itinerary
1
Mount Maunganui
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Rotorua District
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rotorua
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Kuirau Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
based on 2 reviews
Robyn_D, Jan 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic private tour with Patrick as our guide. From start to finish, the day was thoughtfully paced, well organized, and tailored perfectly to what we wanted to see and experience.
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. It felt relaxed, flexible, and truly private, not rushed or cookie-cutter.
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. Highly recommend this tour and would absolutely book again.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. A great day out with wonderful travelers who appreciated
the sights this region has to offer. It's a pleasure to tour with people who want to make the most of their shore excursion. I hope the rest of your cruise went well and the long flight back to Georgia wasn't too arduous.
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