Tauranga, New Zealand Port Reviews

favorite port. didn't do much just walked around and loved it

Visited: Feb 02, 2019

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Nothing to see. Don't bother with boring tour.

Visited: Jan 05, 2017

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We rented a car and drove over to Rotorua and spent the day at Skyline Rotorua doing the luge tracks which was great fun. They also have a beautiful restaurant at the top with great views of the lake.

Visited: Feb 21, 2020

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The Maori Culture tour was well done and very interesting, particularly to a long time resident of Fiji and American Samoa!

Visited: Feb 28, 2007

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Take the walk around Mt Mauranganui. It is spectacular.

Visited: Jan 20, 2014

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visit to the mud pods and geysers was interesting

Visited: Nov 07, 2011

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Walk Mount Maunganui

Visited: Feb 18, 2014

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We did the tour to the Maori cultural center and thermal feature area. The bus driver was informative and showed us other sites of the area. The buffet lunch served at the cultural center was great. The ships chefs could go there to get some tips. The cultural center was excellent. The geo-thermal area was okay. Hard to compare to Yellowstone.

Highlights of Taurana & Māori Culture Tour Very disorganized. 30 min bus ride in hot weather with no air and no open windows. Went to a school for a show. 30 min late so stood around. Went to a MĀORI Village which was really their community center now. Sat in sun to hear them speak. Did not enjoy it.

Oh my goodness!! Loved Hobbiton!! Got to see where the Hobbit movies were made. We got to actually go into a Hobbit Hole and drink ale at the Inn. I will never forget this adventure!!