Tauranga Shore Excursion: Wai-o-Tapu with Forest Walk/Forest Spa
- 8 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
Highlights
Pass by kiwifruit orchards and lakes as we drive you to the nearby town of Rotorua. Learn about the real New Zealand as we explore the hinterland in a small group. Visit The amazing Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland-New Zealand's best geothermal experience! Be guided through this dramatic and unique park and witness the Lady Knox Geyser. Buy your lunch at the cafe here- "hangi" pasties recommended! Next we visit a secret spot where you will witness the best boiling mud pools in NZ. Next you choose between 2 locations: 1. The awe-inspiring Redwood Forest; Experience the cool and calm created by this unique ecosystem, either on the ground, or by upgrading to the Canopy Treetop Walk: Traversing the swing bridges and walkways high in the forest 2. For those who want something a bit more luxurious, there is also the option to take time out in a private forest hot tub (extra charge), complete with drinks on tap! Enjoy tasting kiwifruit, NZ sweets, brownie and cool drinks along the way.
Inclusions
What's included
- Fully guided tour
- Redwoods Forest Park or Secret Spot Foot tubs included. Option to upgrade to Treetop Walk or Private Hot Tubs will be paid on the day.
- Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Lady Knox Geyser Entry including guided tour, and secret spot hot mud pools visit
- Bottled water, cold juice and the famous NZ Lemon and Paeroa drink provided. Kiwifruit tasting, NZ traditional sweets, Brownie and Muesli Bars provided throughout the day.
What's not
- Lunch and hot drinks can be purchased at Wai-o-Tapu
- The upgraded options in the forest/ at the spas will be paid on the day if you wish to upgrade
Itinerary
On our way to Rotorua, we stop briefly at the pretty lake Rotoiti and it's excellent cafe. Coffee addicts can get a coffee fix at this well known spot for exceptional coffee. The rest of us can enjoy the lake outlook for a few minutes.
Next we head to the very best of New Zealand's geothermal parks- The amazing Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland! Witness the amazing Lady Knox Geyser shooting 10M in the air, enjoy a guided tour of the first portion of the park, then take your time to walk through as much or as little of this stunning park as you like. Purchase your lunch in the excellent cafe (Hangi Pasties recommended).
Next, we take you to see some little-known but spectacular bubbling mud pools. Most tour companies skip over this, but these are the most spectacular mud pools in New Zealand. Why would you miss them?
Next you choose: 1. Enjoy a relaxed ground walk through the famous Redwoods Forest. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the calm and cool atmosphere in this special place. 2. Upgrade to experience the exciting Redwoods Treetop Walk (Highly recommended, payable on the day). Traverse the swing bridges and walkways high in the forest, and learn about this unique ecosystem. Breathe in the cool and clean air, and look out for native birdlife as you explore the many walkways and bridges. This is an outstanding activity, and one of our absolute favourites in the region. 3. For those more keen on a little luxury quiet time, we will take you to Secret Spot Hot Tubs, instead of the Redwoods Forest. You can hire a private forest spa, complete with drinks on tap! What a way to wind up your day in nature! Extra admission charge applies for the private hot tubs.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 11 travellers
- Operated by
- A Day in the Bay
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Tauranga
- Its from-price is 18% above the median of the 89 experiences we list in Tauranga.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 49 of 89.
- 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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