Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we will confirm with you prior).

On arrival into Port of Tauranga, a day of sightseeing, story telling & cultural connection awaits...

Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic views.

We begin with a visit to the Government Gardens, you'll see the Whangapipiro Rachel Pool known for its therapeutic water.

Come face to face with the big Californian Redwoods at Whakarewarewa Forest, over 55,000 hectares.

Take a walk at Kuirau Park, discover hissing, roaring & bubbling geothermal activity. Take off your shoes & enjoy a warm foot spa in one of the foot pools (towels provided).

Next stop Lake Tarawera, meaning burnt spear, one of the largest lakes in New Zealand.

Time permitting, we may stop at Te Puia for souvenir shopping.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable footwear is recommended

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Towels for foot spa

Options

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour

Reviews

4.25

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rotorua adventure
Lisa M,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
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.
Great Cultural Experience
Shane S,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tom our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and if you are as lucky as we were, he will get out his guitar and bust a couple of traditional Mauri songs.
Foot-Spa wonders
Ernst D,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Interesting and beautiful views of the different gardens, lakes we visited. Only a short visit to the woods of Whakarewa.
Entirely disappointing!
Ronni S,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Too far to travel for too little to see. The last stop was the coastal beach which was walking distance from the pier and by far the most beautiful. The 10 minute roadside stop at a Kiwi farm was a wasted opportunity. Appreciating that Sheryl had a sincere love of NZ, she only provided us a bare minimum of history or information along the 2, yes 2 hour drive in each direction.
This is an excellent way...
Rebecca H,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is an excellent way to see a wide range of Rotorua. Our day was packed with lakes, birds, hot springs, a botanical garden, redwoods, and kiwis (the fruit, not the birds). We got lots of photos and a great overview of the area.