Private Day Tour. The Best of Tauranga and Rotorua Highlights

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This tour takes you on an awesome discovery of the hidden secrets and stunning scenery of this beautiful region ... The Bay of Plenty. One hours drive from Tauranga is Rotorua City, New Zealand's number one tourist destination. The heartland of our geothermal activity and Maori culture. Generations of volcanic activity, eruptions and upheaval have created Rotorua's unique landscape. What you will see on your Rotorua tour today - boiling mud, hot water pools, steam vents and the awesome geothermal activity of Kuirau Park. We visit the Blue & Green Lakes, take a short walk through the towering 120-year-old Redwood Forest. A visit to a Maori Marae and explore downtown Rotorua lakefront and highlights. We take a different route back to port, exploring Tauranga City before returning you to your waiting ship

What’s included?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Bottled water

  • Full audio commentery

  • Professional local kiwi guide/driver

  • Lunch

  • Optional Polynesian Mineral Spa Pools, entry fee:

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Tauranga Cruise and Tour

About operator:

"Tauranga Scenic Tours" is a boutique tour operator, specializing in highly rated small group cruise ship day tours (1 - 8 People) and excursions from the Port of Tauranga to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua, the heartland of New Zealand's active volcanic geothermal region and Maori culture. What you will see on tour- Rotorua's volcanic zone - erupting geysers - bubbling mud - surreal steaming landscape - carving - weaving - Maori culture - Kiwifruit orchards, farms, forests and lakes with an experienced local kiwi guide. Return to Ship. I guarantee to return you back to your ship on time on board well before sailing hour. I have never missed a ship!

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