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Top 150 Things To Do in Tauranga

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#1Glowworm Kayak Evening Tour

Discover the enchanting glowworm caves of Lake McLaren on a special sea kayak tour. Enjoy wine from the award-winning Mills Reef winery along with delicate N...

recommend96% of travelers recommend

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$87
per traveler
Glowworm Kayak Evening Tour

#2Hobbiton with The Green Dragon Inn & Tauranga Hot Spots

This wonderful and magical journey will typically start from The Port of Tauranga and proceed along Pilot Bay and the coast of Mount Maunganui beach. With an...

recommend80% of travelers recommend

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$109
per adult
Hobbiton with The Green Dragon Inn & Tauranga Hot Spots

#3Shore Excursion: Hobbiton & Rotorua Sightseeing Tour

Seize the opportunity to explore 2 of New Zeland's must-see locations: Hobbiton and Te Puia in Rotorua. This revealing shore excursion takes you to the breat...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

$166
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hobbiton & Rotorua Sightseeing Tour

#4Mount and Maketu 30 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Fly along the white beaches from the Mount main beach to Maketu. Keep an eye out for sharks and stingrays during the warmer months. Turn inland from the coas...

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$231
per traveler
Mount and Maketu 30 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

#5City & Waterfront Sightseeing Shore Excursion

Take a break from your cruise and tour the sights of Tauranga and the surrounding area. Relax as your guide treats you to authentic North Island experiences,...

recommend76% of travelers recommend

$48
per adult
City & Waterfront Sightseeing Shore Excursion

#6Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua

Following a 10am, 11:30am, 2pm, or 3:30pm pickup at your Rotorua hotel, transfer in comfort to the trekking base to meet your guide and the horses. Pull on y...

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$43
per traveler
Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua

#7Tauranga Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the historic and picturesque city of Tauranga on this self-guided audio tour of the city. Tauranga is the arrival point of the Maori in N...

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$20
per adult
Tauranga Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

#8Mount Maunganui Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Soak up the vibe on this fun self-guided audio tour of Mount Maunganui. Mount Maunganui is a relaxed and happening place to get some sun and hit the beach. O...

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$20
per adult
Mount Maunganui Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

#9Papamoa Hills 20 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Departing Tauranga your flight will cover the beaches, around the Mount up the inner harbour to Omokoroa before tracking back to the airport via the Papamoa ...

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$151
per traveler
Papamoa Hills 20 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

#10White Island Scenic Helicopter Flight and Crater Tour

Words cannot express the experience that is walking on the active crater floor of White Island. The unique lunar landscape is an integral part of the Pacific...

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$627
per traveler
White Island Scenic Helicopter Flight and Crater Tour

Things To Do In Tauranga

Constantly in search of a brand new adventure and unique ways to get your kicks, you're eager to check out an exciting destination from top to bottom. You're ready to set course in a new direction. It's not difficult to fill an itinerary, because Expedia makes it simple to book loads of things to do. Book your activities today, and the only thing you'll have left to do is pack your luggage and start daydreaming. Next stop: Tauranga!

  • The activities in Tauranga are not only among the best, but they won't break the bank. We have 150 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just $11. Get your favorite tour on Expedia for a great price, and you'll still have money for a fancy hotel or fine meal while you're in town.
  • Tauranga is a favorite among inquisitive minds. In fact, a good percentage of travelers can't wait for the next vacation to this city to get a taste of local history and culture and participate in the best activities. The top activities can get the attention of even seasoned explorers, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes a wide range of entertainment and opportunities for excitement. From one-of-a kind ways to explore the best this area has to offer like a City & Waterfront Sightseeing Shore Excursion to Tauranga's most fun-filled spots to stay entertained like the Waimarino Adventure Park Pass, there is a huge selection of opportunities to choose from when you browse the top-quality tours here at Expedia.

You'll need a game plan to make the most of a trip to Tauranga, especially when you want to schedule in plenty of food and entertainment. And we know you're itching to explore every avenue—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You look forward to checking off the best activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighborhoods is always time well spent. Our activities are the perfect way to organize your trip. Book professional area tours on Expedia, and leave your map behind.

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