6 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion From Tauranga | 6 hours

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6 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion From Tauranga
2 Adults x $117.28
$234.56
Approx Total
$234.56

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Redwoods Treewalk
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fully Guided Tour with commentary
  • We provide a snack of a traditional Hangi Meat and/or vegetable pastry pie
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Experienced professional guide

Overview

See, hear, smell, touch and taste on this full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. Experience the unique and special natural beauty of The Bay of Plenty. You will visit some out of the way spots that not everyone knows about and will go where the big buses don't. This tour is not a shuttle and will not drop you off anywhere to explore on your own. It is a fully guided small-group tour with a knowledgeable, fun and friendly tour guide. Along the way you will see and learn about the uniqueness that is New Zealand and you will learn about the geothermal region of Rotorua and its significance to the Maori people. We do not visit the commercial geothermal reserves on this tour, but we do see boiling mud pools, crystal clear bubbling hot springs, volcanic lakes and picturesque forests.  Please note that the ticket sent to you by Viator/TripAdvisor will show the standard tour departure time, we will advise an updated time when you book the tour which may be different, this is the one to use.

Meeting points

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Kuirau Park

    This 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.

    30 minutes

  • Sulphur Point

    We 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.

    15 minutes

  • Government Gardens

    We 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.

    10 minutes

  • Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

    Take 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.

    45 minutes

  • Rotorua

    We will show you the sights of Rotorua city as part of the tour.

    1 hour

  • Tauranga

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Mount Maunganui

    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.

    30 minutes

  • Te Puke (Pass By)

    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.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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
  • Family friendly tour
  • Tour departure time may change due to early and/or late ship arrivals and departures
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We suggest layers with hats and sunscreen
  • You must provide your own infant/baby seat if required.
  • The Tree Walk involves walking up a ramp to approx 20 metres above ground and then walking along up 28 swing rope bridges between the trees. It is safe and secure but good mobility is needed as there are steps in some areas.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

234 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    171
  • 4 stars
    40
  • 3 stars
    13
  • 2 stars
    3
  • 1 star
    7

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 171 reviews with 5 stars

Wonderful tour

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a wonderful tour- we felt we got to see all the highlights with adequate time at each place. The lunch was yummy and it was great to do the tree top walk at the end too. Definitely recommend this tour.

We enjoyed this tour.

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a great day out from our cruise ship, seeing many interesting and varied sights around Rotorua with our friendly and knowledgeable driver/ guide Richie. He was excellent. The itinerary was good value, better than expected, and the pre-tour arrangements worked perfectly.

The guide was very...

Published on Feb, 2025

The guide was very informative and friendly. The thermal activity, small town and the redwoods are a must see.

An excellent day out

Published on Feb, 2025

Richie, our guide was so welcoming to the group right from the beginning. Very friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole day fun. We packed in a lot on the tour, bubbling mud, steaming lakes, redwood trees, canopy walk, kiwi fruit farm to name a few.

Fun Taste of Tauranga

Published on Feb, 2025

Fun day! Our driver guide, Richie, provided good commentary and answered everyone’s random questions, too. He kept an eye on the time, but never made us feel rushed. We enjoyed everything from the redwood tree walk, foot soak, hangi pie, kiwi farm, Maori village, and so on. The tour is a fun overview that makes you want to return to Tauranga.

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