Enjoy a magical 6 to 6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series. Leaving the Port of Tauranga, we first travel past the stunning beaches of Mount Mauganui, a top NZ hol... More

Visit Te Puia home of the famous Pohutu Geyser. The largest geyser in the southern hemisphere. Your guide will take you on a tour of the natural bush, geysers and mud pools with a remarkable walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser ... More

Pick up from Ports of Tauranga and travel 40 mins to Okere Falls. Walk down through our native forest to the waterfall that is on the Kaituna River – you may be lucky enough to see some of our local rafters coming over the fal... More

If you’d like to experience something really unique, very special and only available in Rotorua, New Zealand – then let us guide you on an amazing journey to Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park. Combine all three of Hell’s Gate m... More

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm (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 ou... More

This sightseeing tour consists of two short hikes showcasing the natural beauty of Tauranga and the surrounding countryside. You will see breath taking views of the Bay of Plenty coastline and New Zealand's native forests plus lea... More

*** We run ALL these tours to fit with cruise ships arrival & sailing times**** Are you looking for a short tour where you get to feel the heartbeat of this region but still have time to peruse the shops near by? Step off your... More

Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren. The tour operates in the evening due to the visibility of the glow worms.. Relax on the... More

Departs 10:00am (Subject to cruise ship docking times). Enjoy this 4 Hour boutique tour of Tauranga. Picking you up from right outside the Tauranga port gates the local guide accompaning you will serve as your expert, connecting ... More

A day of excitement, culture and connection awaits… ​ Ahead is approx a 1-1.5hr drive. During this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks and water while you sit back and take in the beautiful scenic views, of which... More

our tour guides are multi lingual and have 15 years experience and we provide services so that our customers feel comfortable and enjoy their trip,our vehicles are fully air-condition with Luxury seats.... More

PLEASE NOTE: This tour no longer operates in conjunction with cruise ships docking at the port of Tauranga. All other days will operate as normal. A must do for all Lord of the Rings fans! Join us for a magical journey to Middle ... More

Travel Ed is a Māori whānau (family) operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), our experiences are based upon real-life experiences, and t... More

A day of Epicurean delights, visiting a boutique brewery, travelling through scenic countryside to Rotorua, then up on the gondola to a cellar door with spectacular views and great wine! The tour finishes with a cocktail (or coffe... More

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm (we will confirm with you prior). ​Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is considered to be New Zealand’s most colourful an... More

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. Take a geothermal walk which takes between one and one and a half hours, as well as... More

Your hosts are a Māori whānau (family) business, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty tribes. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), our experiences are based upon real-life exp... More

Relax sit back to take in interesting and informative commentary about the harbour, region, local legends and history. The ancient Maori Legend of Mount Maunganui is retold as we cruise past the icons base. See the Statue of Tanga... More

Heading inland from tauranga, you will pass trough the beachside town of Mount Maunganui on your way to a 12 acre sheep farm in Matamata that Peter Jackson fell in love with, and we now know as Middle Earth.The Lord of the Rings d... More

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. Your day will vary from stunning white sandy beaches, to boiling mud pools and beautiful forests. There i... More