Rotorua geothermal & Māori cultural performance
Full day · 9 hours
Te Puia geothermal valley including Pohutu geyser, a hāngī lunch and a Māori cultural performance at a marae. The flagship Tauranga excursion.
Tauranga cruise shore excursions.
Port of Tauranga (Mt Maunganui) 10–12 hours alongside New Zealand
Tauranga is the busiest cruise port in New Zealand and the natural gateway to Rotorua. Ships berth at Mt Maunganui, with a regular shuttle into the surf town at the base of Mauao. Inland, Rotorua delivers geothermal landscapes and authentic Māori cultural experiences.
What to do ashore
Mt Maunganui summit walk
Half day · 3 hours
Guided 45-minute climb to the 232-metre summit for 360° views of the Bay of Plenty, with time for the surf beach below.
Tauranga & Papamoa Beach
Half day · 4 hours
Easy coastal loop including the Mt Maunganui hot saltwater pools and Papamoa's long white beach. Low-mobility friendly.
Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard tour
Half day · 4 hours
Working kiwifruit and avocado orchard tour with tastings and an introduction to NZ's largest horticulture region.
Getting ashore
Walk-off port at Mt Maunganui. Free port shuttles run to the township.
Good to know
- —Rotorua is 1 hour inland — confirm coach pickup is at the wharf, not Mt Maunganui town.
- —Mt Maunganui summit walk is steep in places; sturdy footwear required.
- —Sulphur smell in Rotorua is part of the experience — not a fault of the tour.
Planning a call at Tauranga?
Request a full shore excursion programme with pricing, capacity and backup plans.