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Rotorua Highlights Tour

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

A day of excitement, culture and connection awaits… Approx a 1-1.5hr drive, during this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks & water …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

A day of excitement, culture and connection awaits… Approx a 1-1.5hr drive, during this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks & water...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$164
Auckland : Rotorua Maori Village w Redwoods, Haka and Hangi Lunch

Begin your tour with a scenic ride from Auckland to Rotorua, where you'll visit the incredible Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Be welcomed by …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Begin your tour with a scenic ride from Auckland to Rotorua, where you'll visit the incredible Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Be welcomed by...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$213
Tauranga Cruise Tour Rotorua Redwood and Maori Village Experience

Working within the Cruise Ship schedule, we shall meet you at the Port of Tauranga and look to commence our journey at a pre-arranged time. …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

Working within the Cruise Ship schedule, we shall meet you at the Port of Tauranga and look to commence our journey at a pre-arranged time....

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$198
Te Puia Rotorua Experience with Optional Activities – Ex Auckland

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture on a tour designed for unforgettable experiences. Te Puia is a must-see, featuring the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser, …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture on a tour designed for unforgettable experiences. Te Puia is a must-see, featuring the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser,...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
Ports of Tauranga Geothermal & Deluxe Spa (restricted 16+)

Join us for our over 16 years of age tour Private guided walking tour through Ohinemutu, a living Māori geothermal village situated on the shores …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

Join us for our over 16 years of age tour Private guided walking tour through Ohinemutu, a living Māori geothermal village situated on the shores...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$423
Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour

This tour is a small group tour people traveling to New Zealand and an attractive tour that allows you to experience Auckland's Top 5 highlight …More

Auckland, New Zealand

This tour is a small group tour people traveling to New Zealand and an attractive tour that allows you to experience Auckland's Top 5 highlight...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$144
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

A fun and informative introduction to Wellington. Meeting and leaving from the main entrance of the Wellington train station, a quick walk to the Parliament …More

Wellington, New Zealand

A fun and informative introduction to Wellington. Meeting and leaving from the main entrance of the Wellington train station, a quick walk to the Parliament...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Tauranga History and Culture

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ),...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$121
Auckland Māori Culture Experience - Private Tour

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$454
2 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton and Rotorua Tour: from Auckland

Immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand’s North Island on a two-day escape from Auckland. From Rotorua’s famous geysers and the glowing Waitomo …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand’s North Island on a two-day escape from Auckland. From Rotorua’s famous geysers and the glowing Waitomo...

2 days
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$949
Private Tour [4 Days]: Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Hells Gate & Wai-O-Tapu

Thermal Getaway hosts unique insights for travellers wanting to experience a fulfilling and enriching journey that will create lasting memories. Uncover under cave wonders, geothermal …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Thermal Getaway hosts unique insights for travellers wanting to experience a fulfilling and enriching journey that will create lasting memories. Uncover under cave wonders, geothermal...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$4,536
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tour from Auckland

Step into the birthplace of modern New Zealand on this full-day group tour to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds - where history, culture, and nature unite …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Step into the birthplace of modern New Zealand on this full-day group tour to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds - where history, culture, and nature unite...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$260
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 …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

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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$383
"Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting

Let us take you on an impressively scenic road out to the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island. We'll drive to the coast and then …More

Martinborough, New Zealand

Let us take you on an impressively scenic road out to the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island. We'll drive to the coast and then...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$201
Bay of Islands Heritage Experience from Auckland incl. Waitangi & Russell

Embark on a voyage to one of New Zealand’s most historic locations on this day trip from Auckland to the Bay of Islands on a …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Embark on a voyage to one of New Zealand’s most historic locations on this day trip from Auckland to the Bay of Islands on a...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$678
Private Auckland Maori Luxury Tour

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and its fascinating Maori culture on a private tour with your own personal guide by exploring …More

Auckland, New Zealand

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and its fascinating Maori culture on a private tour with your own personal guide by exploring...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$445
Waiheke Island Private Art Tour

Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On the Waiheke Island Private Art Walk you’ll enjoy a personalised tour of galleries, sculpture parks and …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On the Waiheke Island Private Art Walk you’ll enjoy a personalised tour of galleries, sculpture parks and...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$451
Kahukiwi Experiences Luxury 4WD 3hour Guided Maori Tour

Kahukiwi Experiences Phase One is a 3-hour, fully-guided, Māori cultural tour into the heart of Mourea, Ngāti Pikiao.  Guided by a vibrant, passionate guide, guests …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

Kahukiwi Experiences Phase One is a 3-hour, fully-guided, Māori cultural tour into the heart of Mourea, Ngāti Pikiao.  Guided by a vibrant, passionate guide, guests...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$107
Auckland Museum and Highlight Sightseeing Tour

Discover the Best of Auckland: A Journey Through Culture, Nature, and History! Embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring three of Auckland's most iconic destinations! Perfect …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Discover the Best of Auckland: A Journey Through Culture, Nature, and History! Embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring three of Auckland's most iconic destinations! Perfect...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102

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