Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This tour ticks all the boxes. If you only have one day to see the unique and special part of New Zealand then this tour is a great option. The tour is informative and fun, and our knowledgeable guides will provide a day of exciting discovery as you journey into the heartland of the North Island. We will visit places the big coaches do not go to and tell you the stories and legends of the land. • Native bush and lush countryside • Geothermal wonders - Geysers, boiling mudpools, bubbling hot springs and steaming sulphur vents • Stunning volcanic lakes and crystal clear streams • Visit the Maori arts and crafts institute and see a cultural performance including the famous Haka • New Zealand's iconic Kiwi bird
Inclusions
What's included
- Fully Guided Tour with commentary
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Maori cultural performance
- Experienced professional guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Souvenir shopping
Itinerary
You will have a guided tour of the geothermal valley at Te Puia, Rotorua's leading geothermal destination. Followed by a Maori cultural performance in the Marae. Time to also see New Zealand's native Kiwi bird in the special nocturnal enclosure.
We will show you the sights of Rotorua city as part of the tour
As we depart (or return) to the port of Tauranga you will travel through the city, one of New Zealand's fastest growing city and home to the country's largest port.
As we depart the Port of Tauranga where you cruise ship is berthed, we will dry through one of New Zealand's most popular and also most expensive beach side suburbs of Mount Maunganui, driving along the sea front of Marine Parade past multi-million dollar home.
We will be travelling through the world capitol of Kiwi Fruit, otherwise know as the town of Te Puke and its surrounding area. The region produces 85% of the countries Kiwifruit crop. You will see the extensive orchard and their impressive windbreaks on the way to or from Rotorua, out main destination today.
We take a stop to enjoy the impressive formal Government Gardens in the centre of Rotorua. These were the first gardens of their type in New Zealand. We pause awhile by Rachels Spring, a natural geothermal spring, the water of which is used by the Polynesian Spa.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.6
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Ratings come from 26 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point for passengers off the cruise ships is on the grass by the flag poll just outside the port pedestrian exit gate on Salisbury Avenue. If you are not travelling on a cruise ship then this is still the meeting point unless you have made an alternative arrangement with us.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Cruise Tours Tauranga
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infant rates include own seat on the vehicle but please provide your own baby/child seat if required
- Family Friendly Tour
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We suggest layers with hats and sunscreen
How it compares in Tauranga
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 34 day trips we list in Tauranga.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 34.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tauranga
Tauranga is a harbour city on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, with kiwifruit orchards and the volcanic cone of Mauao at Mount Maunganui.
Tauranga lies on a large sheltered harbour on the Bay of Plenty, on the north-east coast of New Zealand's North Island, with a major port across the water. The Strand, the downtown waterfront, has cafés and parks, and The Elms, a mission station founded in 1838, is a preserved colonial house and garden.
Top-ranked sights in Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park.
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