6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga
6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga
6.5 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga
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Experience the unique and special natural beauty of Rotorua, the geothermal hot spot of New Zealand, just 1 hour's drive from Tauranga.
Learn about the geothermal features and its use by the Maori people, the first to settle in New Zealand over 800 years ago.
Entry is not included to the private geothermal reserves, but we do see boiling mud pools, crystal clear bubbling hot springs and volcanic lakes.
Relax at the foot bathing pools in Kuirau Park, (towels provided) after a short walk to see the bubbling mud and steaming lakes.
Whakarewarewa Village is our stop for a snack lunch, here you can take a peek at the village (entry not incl.) before our final stop, the Redwoods Forrest.
Here we take a short, guided tour through a purpose-built Glow Worm Cave, then a walk among the treetops on a network of easy-to-use rope swing bridges, with access by a gentle spiral ramp, no steps are needed.
The tour start time will be confirmed when your booking is accepted by us.
Itinerary
Kuirau Park
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis area of Rotorua is literally a hot bed of geothermal activity, with steaming lakes and bubbling mud pools. A visit to the foot bathing area lets you enjoy the warm waters that naturally occur throughout the region. Take a walk through the park to see the steaming lakes and the location of the last eruption here on 2001.Sulphur Point
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe make a stop here on the edge of Lake Rotorua to see the effect the geothermal activity has on the lake, right in the heart of Rotorua. A popular spot for many of the native birds that also enjoy the warm waters created by the outflows from the nearby geysers and hot water springs.Government Gardens
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe make a stop in the Government Gardens, location of the Rotorua Bathhouse and Museum, the famous Blue Baths and the naturally occurring Rachel's Spring, source of the geothermal water for the Polynesian Spa. Chance for some great photos and to walk through the extensive flower displays.Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTake a walk high up in the amazing Redwood Forest in Rotorua, easily accessed by the spiral ramp. Look down onto the forest floor and get a great view not only of these majestic tress but also of the Tree Ferns laid out below you. New for 2025 we now include a guided tour through a Glow Worm cave, a short walk inside the purpose built facility takes you into a cave where you will see thousands of glow worms. You will also be able to see right up close what these strange creatures look like.Rotorua
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will show you the sights of Rotorua city as part of the tour.Tauranga
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAs 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.Mount Maunganui
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAs 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.Te Puke(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe 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.
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NZD 228
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It was a very appropriate tour for cruise excursion. Guide/driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. I bit earlier start would have been better. Overall very good tour and good value for money.