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Top 106 Things To Do in Tauranga

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#1Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Rotorua & Te Puia Tour

Leave the cruise ship port behind as you make your way from Tauranga to Rotorua, passing through Te Puke. Te Puke is the home to the NZ kiwifruit and you hav...

recommend96% of travelers recommend

$112
per adult
Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Rotorua & Te Puia Tour

#2White 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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$574
per traveler
White Island Scenic Helicopter Flight and Crater Tour

#3Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Rotorua Explorer

Head south from Tauranga to visit the volcanic city of Rotorua, traveling through farmland where kiwifruits are grown, and seeing the forests and lakes of Ne...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

$66
per adult
Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Rotorua Explorer

#4Shore 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

$171
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hobbiton & Rotorua Sightseeing Tour

#5Shore Excursion: Rotorua Geysers & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

A strange and unusual landscape awaits, the aroma of sulfur and steam vents exiting the earth at every available crevice.! Visit Rotorua and its Whakarewarew...

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$159
per adult
Shore Excursion: Rotorua Geysers & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

#6City & 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

$50
per adult
City & Waterfront Sightseeing Shore Excursion

#7Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Hobbiton Day Tour

See the absolute best of what New Zealand has to offer during a tour that takes you through some of the country's most beautiful landscape, including the wor...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

$112
per adult
Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Hobbiton Day Tour

#8Glowworm 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...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$96
per traveler
Glowworm Kayak Evening Tour

#9Waimarino Adventure Park Pass

Discover endless fun and surprises at Waimarino Adventure Park, including alluring attractions, pristine beaches, action-packed activities, and lush rainfore...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$21
per traveler
Waimarino Adventure Park Pass

#10Papamoa Hills Scenic Helicopter Flight

This flight covers the same sights as our Mount and City flights only longer and including more views and features. Departing Tauranga your flight will cover...

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$139
per traveler
Papamoa Hills Scenic Helicopter Flight

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Things To Do In Tauranga

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  • The activities in Tauranga are not only among the best, but they won't break the bank. We have 106 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just $14. 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.