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White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft …More

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White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,357)
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$78
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity …More

4.9 (42)

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (42)
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$104
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine …More

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4.8 (103)

Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (103)
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$101
6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga

Experience the unique and special natural beauty of Rotorua, the geothermal hot spot of New Zealand, just 1 hour's drive from Tauranga. Learn about the …More

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4.6 (311)

6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga

Experience the unique and special natural beauty of Rotorua, the geothermal hot spot of New Zealand, just 1 hour's drive from Tauranga. Learn about the...

6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (311)
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$142
Wild Dolphin Encounter in Tauranga

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat! Admire wild common dolphins from the boat and, in some …More

4.7 (170)

Wild Dolphin Encounter in Tauranga

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat! Admire wild common dolphins from the boat and, in some...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (170)
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$96
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES*** Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand …More

4.5 (432)

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES*** Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand...

7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (432)
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$145
Scenic Short Hike Tour - McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve

Escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty on this relaxing scenic hiking tour featuring native forest walks, tranquil lakes, …More

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Scenic Short Hike Tour - McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve

Escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty on this relaxing scenic hiking tour featuring native forest walks, tranquil lakes,...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
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$69
Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

A half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views. Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching. …More

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Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

A half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views. Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching....

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$101
Port of Tauranga, Te Puia/Redwoods TreeWalk Glowworms/Hells Gate

“We had the best day with Carleen!”

— acyvon

Join our local driver guides for a fun filled good old Kiwi Day out! Start the day as strangers and end as friends is our …More

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Port of Tauranga, Te Puia/Redwoods TreeWalk Glowworms/Hells Gate

Join our local driver guides for a fun filled good old Kiwi Day out! Start the day as strangers and end as friends is our...

7 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$390
Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui

- Learn to surf at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand’s most iconic and beginner-friendly beach. - Enjoy small group sizes (max 8) for personalised guidance from …More

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Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui

- Learn to surf at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand’s most iconic and beginner-friendly beach. - Enjoy small group sizes (max 8) for personalised guidance from...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$46
Kwizine Foodie Tour In Western Bay Of Plenty

This tour visits many of the natural "foodie" delights of The Coastal Bay of Plenty, including the superfoods, kiwifruit & avocados. During the day you …More

4.0 (1)

Kwizine Foodie Tour In Western Bay Of Plenty

This tour visits many of the natural "foodie" delights of The Coastal Bay of Plenty, including the superfoods, kiwifruit & avocados. During the day you...

6 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
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$113

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Exciting Experience. My bucket list activity is completed with a hip hip hurray.
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White Water Rafting – Kaituna Cascades, The Originals
nosheens222, Sep 2026
Exciting Experience. My bucket list activity is completed with a hip hip hurray.
Amazing experience. Our guide Pete made is so exciting and entertaining that my fear of water didn't stop me to go ahead and have fun.
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Top Kiwi Experience
New York City
White Water Rafting – Kaituna Cascades, The Originals
owenl925, Sep 2026
Top Kiwi Experience
Our guide, Cole, really made us feel safe and involved so we got the most out of our experience. The river is incredible, I felt like I was in another world. This is a genuine kiwi experience that I could not recommend highly enough.
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A Peaceful and Fun Morning on Lake McLaren
New York City
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
Vaishak_M, Jul 2026
A Peaceful and Fun Morning on Lake McLaren
We had an amazing kayaking experience at Lake McLaren. Since it was just me, my wife, and our guide, it felt like a private tour, making the whole experience relaxed and personal. The lake was beautiful, calm, and surrounded by stunning scenery.A big thank you to Uchi for being such an entertaining, friendly, and knowledgeable guide. He made the trip enjoyable with his great sense of humor, interesting stories, and local knowledge. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and memorable outdoor adventure. Thanks again, Uchi!
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Great tour
New York City
6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion – Tauranga
Martin_C, Jul 2026
Great tour
One of the best tours we did in New Zealand. Excellent guide, varied itinerary, small group. Thoroughly recommend this tour
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Excellent tour
New York City
Scenic Short Hike Tour – McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve
darleneg_c, May 2026
Excellent tour
Excellent hikes and information. Tour guide did a great job. Friendly, knowledgeable, and interesting.
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Great crew!
New York City
Wild Dolphin Encounter in Tauranga
484yasmint, May 2026
Great crew!
We were very lucky to stumble across a pod of 200+ dolphins on our trip out. The crew were fantastic at helping seasick passengers and informative. Location was easy to find.
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Amazing
New York City
Wild Dolphin Encounter in Tauranga
Vae H, Apr 2026
Amazing
Had the most amazing experience getting close with the dolphins, swimming with the dolphins in the most calmest calm sea, the water was that calm we could see our reflection, we could see the dolphins skin, clear crystal, what an experience, this is a must when you get to Tauranga. The girls were awesomely nice, making sure we get to see more of the Tauranga Moana before coming back. My family absolutely loved it. Will be back for sure😊 “Kiaora, Tino Ataahua to mahi”
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Kayaking with friends
New York City
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour
594francesl, Apr 2026
Kayaking with friends
Excellent kayak tour. Our guide was wonderful and informative, we had an awesome morning. The weather was absolutely perfect for it also.
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Great tour of Rotorua and Tauranga
New York City
6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion – Tauranga
294gillianv, Apr 2026
Great tour of Rotorua and Tauranga
This was a fantastic tour that was well worth the money. We loved all the stops. Who knew there was red kiwi fruit?
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Jen C was our guide and...
New York City
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights
Monique_d, Apr 2026
Jen C was our guide and...
Jen C was our guide and she was great! Visiting the Mauri village was wonderful and seeing into their beautiful culture is an experience we will never forget!
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New Zealand’s great outdoors
New York City
Scenic Short Hike Tour – McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve
Kathleen_S, Apr 2026
New Zealand’s great outdoors
Enjoyed seeing New Zealand in the “bush”. Everything was informative and beautiful to see. Tracy was a great guide!
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Great tour
New York City
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights
Paul_V, Mar 2026
Great tour
A great tour well organised the highlight was Rotorua, particularly the Māori cultural show. Also enjoyed the Kiwi fruit tasting!
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Awesome Experience
New York City
Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui
Lori_J, Mar 2026
Awesome Experience
What an incredible experience! Rowan was a fantastic instructor and helped both of us to surf lots of waves. The wetsuit and surfboards were great and the water was warm. We would definitely recommend this activity to anyone who wants to learn to surf!
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Orcas in the Wild! Wow!!
New York City
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise – Tauranga
Patricia_B, Feb 2026
Orcas in the Wild! Wow!!
Our adventure on the sea in Tauranga was a once in a lifetime experience. We had spectacular views of Orca adults and young and scores of dolphins in close proximity. Great commentary. Wonderful trip.
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Wonderful cruise,with wonderful weather,crew & fellow passengers
New York City
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise – Tauranga
davidaF1449RT, Jan 2026
Wonderful cruise,with wonderful weather,crew & fellow passengers
Had a truly wonderful time on the half day dolphin & wildlife cruise,the crew were great made you feel very welcome they were knowledgeable and did a great job leading us to a hammer head shark a sun fish and lots & lots of amazing dolphins made all the the better with glorious weather and calm seas 🌊 and to cap it all off the crew including Taylor let me take the helm at the bridge from around 8 miles out & encouraged me to take her home right into the Harbour to the water front jetty where we set off from,was just a wonderful wonderful fantastic day thank you so much.Best wishes David.
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a wonderful experience
New York City
Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters
29bevf, Jan 2026
a wonderful experience
It was a lovely day out. The staff were excellent and fun to cruse with. We go to see a large pod of dolphins with their young and we stayed with them for about an hour, which gave plenty of time for photos and just catching them play. Highly recommended.
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