4 Private Shore Excursions in New Zealand You Can Do Before All-Aboard

1.Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews Our pick

Join Wendy of Independent Tours Tauranga for a six-hour private drive from Tauranga to Rotorua. You can see Mount Maunganui, kiwifruit orchards, redwoods, geothermal pools, Pohutu Geyser, Māori arts, and a cultural show, with optional attraction fees extra.

“We really had a fun day with Wendy as our guide. There were 5 of us on this trip. It advertises 8 but we never would have fit in the van with 8. Wendy was organized and ready for us to have a good day. She took us to see the geothermal geysRead more”

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2.Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Travel from Tauranga Port to Rotorua in a private minivan with guides such as Toby, Steve, or Thierry. Visit Te Puke’s kiwifruit country, Whakarewarewa’s geothermal village and cultural show, forest and lake viewpoints, and Okere Falls. The route can be adjusted to fit your group and ship schedule.

“Absolutely fabulous day with Toby — Fantastic overview and information from Toby !!! Highly recommended!!!!”

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3.Tauranga Private Shore Excursion: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Travel from Tauranga to Rotorua in a private vehicle with a guide, then walk Wai-O-Tapu’s colored pools, watch Lady Knox Geyser, visit Whakarewarewa, and stop at Rotorua highlights before returning to port. Guides may include Marina, Steve, or Phillip.

“Amazing trip. Saw so many gorgeous natural sites. Driver/ guide Steve very knowledgeable and personable.”

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4.Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $159Best value

Explore Wellington by private vehicle with a local guide such as Athena, Phil, Gary, Aaron, or Tom. You’ll see Mount Victoria, Wētā Cave, Shelly Bay, Cook Strait viewpoints, and city sights, with lunch included and optional cable car and cathedral visits.

“We had guide Aaron and in the comfort of his car we had a most enjoyable and informative tour ever. There was a question he couldn’t answer. The lunch at the Loose Goose hit the spot. Thanks so much. One of the best cruise tours ever”

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