See and do what you want at your own pace upon your cruise ships arrival at the Port of Tauranga. Book a 6-hour private tour vehicle with your own professional and friendly guide for a day out exploring Rotorua, Hobbiton or wherever else you fancy going. No need to share with others, travel at your own pace and do what you want to do. This private tour is especially great for families or groups. Different size vehicles are available with a minimum of 6 hours hire. Your guide can book entry to... More...

Auckland Maori Tour

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $295.00 per person

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes, historic Devonport and the Waitakere Ranges with its subtropical rainforest and black sand beaches, all through the eyes of an indigenous guide. Marvel at views of Maungawhau (Mount Eden) plus Takarunga (Mount Victoria) to see some of Auckland’s ancient volcanoes. Learn about Maori culture, myths and legends as well as the ancestors who shaped... More...

Shore Excursion Auckland Introduction Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Auckland - Starting from $89.00 per person

Small-group personalized 3-hour tour, showing you the highlights of what makes Auckland so special. From the diverse eateries and best shopping to the many volcanoes, working farms and Auckland's beautiful gardens. Along the way, you will learn about the Maori culture and settler history. More...

Bay of Islands Half-Day Private Tour

Private Tour - Paihia - Starting from $150.00 per person

While you’re in port in Pahia, experience the best of the North Island coastline on this private 4-hour Bay of Islands tour. Explore the Bay of Islands with a private guide and take in top attractions such as Haruru Falls, Kemp House, Rainbow Falls, the Stone Store, St. James’ Anglican Church, and Wharepuke Falls. Look out for whales and dolphins off the coast, and learn of Maori history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This private 4-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Pahia hotel or... More...

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $159.00 per person

Step off your cruise ship in Tauranga and enter Middle-earth on a 2-hour guided visit to the Hobbiton movie set, featured in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies. Snap photos in front of hobbit holes and the party tree, sip a drink at the Green Dragon Inn and dress up like your favorite character during this fun-filled experience with fellow LOTR fans. More...

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre and Rotorua City Sightseeing

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $156.00 per person

When your cruise ship docks in Tauranga, gain insights into New Zealand's rich Maori culture and amazing geothermal hot springs on a shore excursion to Rotorua. Travel through the North Island’s spectacular countryside of rolling farmland and forest, and discover Rotorua's natural thermal phenomena of Geyers and boiling mud. Your shore excursion also takes you to Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre to watch a fascinating cultural display. More...

Deluxe Rotorua Geyser Tour, Kiwifruit Orchard, Redwood Forest & Lunch : Tauranga Shore Excursion

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $162.50 per person

THIS SMALL GROUP TOUR INCLUDES

All Entrance Fees
Maori Culture Performance
Deluxe Two Course Lunch With Unlimited Coffee & Teas

Discover the best of Rotorua on this shore excursion from the port of Tauranga! We take you to the heart of the geothermal in Rotorua, as we visit not only one of the oldest attractions in NZ, but a way of life for this Maori tribe. The only place in... More...

2-Day Full Twin Coast Cycle Trail Bike Experience

Bike Tour - Paihia - Starting from $110.00 per person

One of our more popular options. Experience the full beauty of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail over 2 days. Ride from Kaikohe to Opua (45km) on the first day, taking in the train tunnel, swing and rail bridges and historic towns. Depart again in Kaikohe for the second day, riding through 44kms of awesome scenery and backcountry to finish down in peaceful Horeke on the West Coast. Trips depart from Paihia with accommodation in Paihia available. This cycle trail is predominantly off the main... More...

Auckland Shore Excursion: Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Auckland - Starting from $305.00 per person

When your ship is docked in Auckland, enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie-set shore excursion to Hobbiton. See where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies were filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. Visit the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and Bilbo Baggins’ house, and learn from your guide about the making of the films. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the Green Dragon Inn. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour. It’s a... More...

Early Access to The Lord of the Ring Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $445.00 per person

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set for the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at where ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the 'Hobbit' trilogies were filmed. You and your small group will be one of the first to this popular attraction near Matamata, a small agricultural town approximately 2.5-hour drive from Auckland. During the private tour, your guide will take you places that were usually only accessed by the film crews. It's the perfect day for fans of Gandalf and the gang! More...