Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Matakana Island December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Matakana Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Matakana-Island.dx6108245)[Hotels in Matakana Island](https://expedia.ca/Matakana-Island-Hotels.d6108245.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Matakana Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matakana-Island.d6108245.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matakana Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Matakana-Island.d6108245.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Matakana Island ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matakana Island Types of activities [Matakana Island travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Matakana-Island.dx6108245) ## Matakana Island Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Matakana Island has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Matakana Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Matakana Island to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Matakana Island Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Matakana Island. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Matakana Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Matakana Island ### Tours & day trips [See all 40 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49787081/dddb3272-0455-40ab-9cfc-aa2b501a6a57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $144 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-highlights-tour.a49787081.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760123/824593e2-32cb-4237-b23e-d2c6896c08be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours 4h Free cancellation available CA $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4hr-shore-excursion-history-and-tasting-tour-free-kiwifruit-ice-cream.a1760123.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282007/aac61eec-022a-498a-b6f0-598e92494eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 6hr Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour - Departs Tauranga 6h Free cancellation available CA $214 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/6hr-rotorua-geothermal-wonderland-tour.a1282007.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760101/609d46a9-7e19-424a-a04c-10a7a1abe35f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa 8h Free cancellation available CA $232 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shore-excursion-geothermal-rotorua-with-maori-cultural-performance-at-whakarewarewa.a1760101.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Romantic tour in Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3357729/2da202f0-a864-4367-8331-ceb258a7dd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic tour in Tauranga 2h Free cancellation available CA $2,693 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-tauranga.a3357729.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489940/a62b20a4-3589-491d-8f62-5becf3e3acc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing) 2h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-tauranga-and-mount-maunganui-minibus-private-tour.a46489940.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga Shore Excursion Te Puia Rotorua](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49997528/a05dd83f-1a2e-47f2-9dcf-574b662b5dc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Shore Excursion Te Puia Rotorua 8h Free cancellation available CA $192 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-te-puia-rotorua.a49997528.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760157/501a14f8-5f90-42a2-aaff-8e050a43b6b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal 7h Free cancellation available CA $243 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/deluxe-small-group-cruise-day-tour-rotorua-tauranga-mt-maunganui-highlights.a1760157.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Taura...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220757/b8ac2ca7-cc6e-47a8-aeff-cab2370d9036.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike tour of Mt Maunganui & Taura... 30m Free cancellation available CA $207 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/v8-trike-ride-epic-unique-ride-around-mount-maunganui-tauranga.a1220757.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Romantic tour in Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3357729/2da202f0-a864-4367-8331-ceb258a7dd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic tour in Tauranga 2h Free cancellation available CA $2,693 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-tauranga.a3357729.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489940/a62b20a4-3589-491d-8f62-5becf3e3acc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga City & Scenic Local 2-hour Tour (City Sightseeing) 2h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-tauranga-and-mount-maunganui-minibus-private-tour.a46489940.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![ROTORUA Highlights Tour In A Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49949362/f3d8f4f3-6ebe-4aca-937c-383ec7f311ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ROTORUA Highlights Tour In A Small Group 6h Free cancellation available CA $184 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-highlights-tour-in-a-small-group.a49949362.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49135976/2c00f37c-7405-4628-9ff9-935edcf1e3d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set 6h 30m CA $1,151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-tauranga-magical-hobbiton-film-set.a49135976.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Small Group Hobbiton Film Set from Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48954401/405447a1-5cf2-4820-bed1-3fc184b85621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Hobbiton Film Set from Tauranga 7h Free cancellation available CA $1,396 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/stevong-travel-small-group-hobbiton-film-set-from-tauranga.a48954401.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46891288/46762a2c-68f7-4f9e-bb98-3cbf7e73b4fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip 6h 10/10 1 review CA $235 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-tour-rotorua-hells-gate-geothermal-park-mud-spa.a46891288.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760235/783a7201-e6ca-4595-84b2-d9600b464e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert 8h Free cancellation available CA $1,285 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-shore-excursion-rotorua-tauranga-maori-culture-geyser-concert.a1760235.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44901199/edac7233-2bc9-4998-8ec8-204da131a721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $559 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-v8-trike-tauranga-city-tour-inc-mount-maunganui.a44901199.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![The Best of Tauranga Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3350472/4dda3924-aa33-4151-93fb-8a322ebddd82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Best of Tauranga Walking Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $2,479 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-of-tauranga-walking-tour.a3350472.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46912932/8564ef1a-4333-4f1f-a86c-a31e0d7e0e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port 10h CA $578 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-auckland-from-tauranga-cruise-port.a46912932.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44953227/e7b61c4e-dc05-4a87-b9b3-dc399c7e2aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise 1h Free cancellation available CA $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/52942bcd-609f-441a-943b-1f369063452f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available ~~CA $140~~CA $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760491/81d64d33-5db4-4e3e-aa47-8571c3c4bd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise 5h Free cancellation available CA $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-dolphin-and-wildlife-cruise.a4760491.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44734950/4c20ed00-c176-476b-b5e7-5d100d7315bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour.a44734950.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394866/9fb6d89f-2848-4350-9126-33e967add562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour 3h 15m Free cancellation available ~~CA $224~~CA $190 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour-in-tauranga.a1394866.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49774811/e7d8ef44-0e79-4d2c-97b6-d9a9168b6409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/surf-lesson-in-mount-maunganui.a49774811.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Family Surfing Lesson in Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49786211/29f362d9-6073-4059-9094-c6a4c019687b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Family Surfing Lesson in Mount Maunganui 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shared-surfing-lesson-in-mount-maunganui.a49786211.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48282795/689aa77b-8671-4043-b1c8-8d285f554186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket Free cancellation available CA $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-waimarino-adventure-park-supreme-pass-entry-ticket.a48282795.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760491/81d64d33-5db4-4e3e-aa47-8571c3c4bd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise 5h Free cancellation available CA $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-dolphin-and-wildlife-cruise.a4760491.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $427 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-skydive-over-mount-maunganui.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301303/093daffd-d1e7-47e6-be11-1b941f505fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga 5h Free cancellation available CA $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-dolphin-wildlife-cruise-tauranga.a1301303.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Matakana Island | Number of things to do | 47 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Geothermal Mineral Swimming Hot Pool Experience](/things-to-do/geothermal-mineral-swimming-hot-pool-experience.a50228605.activity-details): CA $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours](/things-to-do/4hr-shore-excursion-history-and-tasting-tour-free-kiwifruit-ice-cream.a1760123.activity-details)[Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details)[From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details)[Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal](/things-to-do/deluxe-small-group-cruise-day-tour-rotorua-tauranga-mt-maunganui-highlights.a1760157.activity-details)[Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise](/things-to-do/tauranga-harbour-scenic-one-hour-historical-boat-cruise.a46340743.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details)[Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise](/things-to-do/tauranga-harbour-scenic-one-hour-historical-boat-cruise.a46340743.activity-details)[Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour.a44734950.activity-details)[Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details)[Mount Maunganui Hot Pools Experience](/things-to-do/mount-maunganui-hot-pools-experience-with-massage.a49533760.activity-details) | | With kids | [Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours](/things-to-do/4hr-shore-excursion-history-and-tasting-tour-free-kiwifruit-ice-cream.a1760123.activity-details)[Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details)[From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details)[Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal](/things-to-do/deluxe-small-group-cruise-day-tour-rotorua-tauranga-mt-maunganui-highlights.a1760157.activity-details)[Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise](/things-to-do/tauranga-harbour-scenic-one-hour-historical-boat-cruise.a46340743.activity-details) | ## What to do in Matakana Island --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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