Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers | 6 hours

24 Reviews | Tauranga
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Rotorua Day Tour
2 Adults x $712.06
$1,424.12
Approx Total
$1,424.12
Private Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Tauranga and Rotorua
8 passenger VW Caravelle Miniv

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Entrance fees to attractions as specified
  • We will stop at a local cafe.
  • Snacks

Overview

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. Your day will vary from stunning white sandy beaches, to boiling mud pools and beautiful forests. There is so much to see and experience in this stunning part of New Zealand. Choose an attraction to visit or enjoy all the "Freebies" this area offers. I can customise your day. Do as much or as little as you choose. Its "Your Day Your Way". Have a great day out with your own Private guide. "FREEBIES": - Sandy Beaches and beautiful countryside - Lake Rotorua and the Redwood Forest - Rotorua City Government Gardens - Kuirau Park Geothermal area with bubbling mud, hot springs and a footbath OPTIONAL EXTRAS: - Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village or - Te Puia Geotherrmal Park and NZ Maori Atrs & Craft Institiute - Skyline Gondola & luge - Agrodome Sheep show - White water rafting - Zorbing - Polynesian pools

Meeting points

All tours fit in with the ship schedule and depart approximately 1 hour after docking. For early arrivals a time will be advised. We meet me right outside the Port exit gates. Follow the exit path through the information centre and look for me on the grassy area outside the gates with a sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Mt Maunganui Main Beach

    As we depart the Port we will drive along Pilot Bay and past Mount Maunganui. Hear the Maori legend and learn the meaning of the name. Marvel at the stunning white sand beach where we can stop for beautiful photos.

    5 minutes

  • Paengaroa

    View the kiwi fruit orchards and see the fruit growing. The Bay of Plenty is where kiwifruit began so you will learn about the history of this special fruit.

    10 minutes

  • Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

    Breathe some fresh air in a beautiful Redwood Forest and see a Silver Fern.

    20 minutes

  • Lake Rotorua (Pass By)

    We drive through Government gardens seeing beautiful buildings, gardens, more bubbling springs and learn the heritage behind this area.

  • Te Puia

    Take a guided tour and see the famous Pohutu Geyser, a kiwi bird, bubbling mud and wander through the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts centre. Enjoy a cultural show displaying Maori song and dance and the amazing Haka.

    2 hours

  • Kuirau Park

    See this amazing geothermal park right in the centre of the city of Rotorua. See bubbling mud and boiling hot springs and you can even soak your feet in the healing thermal spring water. This is offered time permitting.

    15 minutes

  • Welcome Bay

    We have the privilege of visiting this Avocado life style block seeing how the Avocado is grown and produced here in the Bay of Plenty by a local grower.

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.
Reviews

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10/10 recommend! As a...

Published on Jan, 2025

10/10 recommend! As a young family travelling on a cruise ship, Wendy made this tour exceptional! Communication was great and she really tailored the day to activities we would all enjoy. She was very welcoming of our family and we learnt a lot from her commentary along the way. Thanks Wendy!

Impressive Geysers

Published on Jan, 2025

Thank you Wendy for a great tour of Tauranga and Rotorua Visiting the Māori handcraft Institute, having the chance to see a couple of Kiwi birds and the most impressive of all, the geyser eruptions in Pōhutu geothermal park. Wonderful experience

Great experience from the cruise ship

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a wonderful time on this trip. Wendy was excellent throughout, being very sympathetic with how she managed my father-in-law and his mobility needs. The pace of the trip was ideal and we were able to enjoy all of the itinerary without feeling rushed. Wendy's commentary was thorough and informative and she was happy to answer any question, however stupid it may have been!

Great Value Rotorua tour option

Published on Nov, 2024

What a great value way to tour to Rotorua from Tauranga/Mount Mongonui . Wendy was a great communicator and very patient and accommodating with our group. We got to see all the things we were interested in seeing and a few delightful surprises along the way. I mentioned i liked a hangi and being a time sensitive day Wendy organised a brilliant hangi pie at a local cafe for lunch. It captured the flavours perfectly. The couple of hours we were at Te Puia was insightful and we also got to see a Kiwi Bird and thermal park which was awesome. We were delivered back to the Ship on time with some of us kindly dropped in the shopping area to continue our afternoon at this beautiful beach area. I highly recommend this as a great value and comfortable option for a tour to Rotorua from a ship. Gather up 8 shipmates and have a very enjoyable day. Thanks Wendy.

Amazing tour and guide

Published on Feb, 2024

Excellent tour! Wendy our tour guide was incredible! Her knowledge and sharing of all the sites was amazing! She even shared a golden kiwi with us when she overheard we had never tasted one. 5stars!

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