Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES***

Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand by all tourists. As you only have a small window of opportunity to visit we have created an itinerary to showcase some of what we think makes this place so special. The two main interests which make people visit is Maori Culture & Geothermal Activity. This tour showcases the area where your ship is docked (Mount Maunganui) before we depart for the city of Rotorua. Enroute we showcase all which creates the namesake of the Bay of Plenty. Arriving at Rotorua's only Living Maori Village of its kind - Whakarewarewa - you will receive a traditional welcome and invited by a local to join them on a guided tour of this unique place. A village which lives on top of an active geothermal valley and has learnt to harness the powers of mother nature to aid their daily living needs for 100's of year. See geysers, steaming fumaroles , bubbling hot pools and much more.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes

Please bring sun protection and jackets for cooler weather

Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

ALL OUR TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tasting of local fare

Port pickup and drop-off

Live commentary on board

Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

What To Expect

Mount Maunganui

ALL TOURS DEPARTURE TIMES WILL FIT WITH SHIPS ARRIVAL AND SAILING TIMES. It is just a 2 minute walk from disembarkation place on port of Tauranga to tour meeting place.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

Mount Maunganui is voted New Zealands number 1 beach and seaside resort. With its iconic Mauao - a volcanic lava dome, 232 mtrs high standing proudly at the headland and the 22kms of beautiful white sandy beach, not forgetting to mention Marine Parade which showcases some of New Zealand most expensive and luxurious holiday homes - this is not a place to miss seeing.

•Admission Not Applicable

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Reviews

4.43

405 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

261

Great overview of Maori history and life
knottyk3,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great overview of Maori history and life. Our guide was excellent, but I can't remember his name; an older man who lived in the village.
Interesting and enjoyable tour.
Joyce M,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The geothermal visit was excellent. Then tall trees and a visit to a kiwi farm. Excellent trip.
Did not deliver services nor credit refund to original form of payment in the amount = $260.02
James B,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Tour never provided Harbor Master Closed Port ! Ship denied entry due to unsafe conditions in seas and high winds! No one who booked with Viator or anyone else able to receive services. Refund Requested but two months have elapsed and Viator has ignored and or denied to credit original form of payment
Authentic Maori Village
Dulcie L,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
So interesting to see the Maori people living in their community and using the land to their benefit. Also seeing a bit of the New Zealand landscape, the beautiful scenery and waterfalls, the redwood forest was wonderful. Tasting kiwi and visiting the kiwi farm was a bonus.
Very cultural
John M,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The main point of this visit was to visit the Māori village. The other stops were not necessary but ok. Driver was very good as he was a local and took us around to see the beaches on the way. The Village tour as very interesting. Our guide the Chief Wes great, and had lived in the village all his life. How they cooked and bathed was really fascinating, using the hot spring water.