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Private Shore Excursion Rotorua
5.0
12 Ratings
Mount Maunganui
Immerse yourself in Maori culture on a private shore excursion in Rotorua/Tauranga. Visit geothermal sites, experience a Maori village, and enjoy a concert and geyser show.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mt Maunganui Main Beach - Gaze upon the iconic Mount main beach, a top summer spot for locals in New Zealand, and learn about the history of The Bay of Plenty.
- Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club - We’ll pause here for a comfort break and more fantastic photo opportunities of your group and the expansive Pacific coastline.
- Te Puke - Visit one of the original Kiwi orchards in the Kiwifruit capital of the world. You’ll be amazed by the fruit-laden vines and the meticulous care that goes into growing them, as they are a vital part of the local economy.
- Mangorewa River - Travel to Rotorua via a scenic route showcasing native fauna and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean as we descend from the central Plateau.
- Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village - Entry is included to this historic geothermal village where local Maori still reside. Enjoy a 40-minute cultural performance featuring music, dance, and the unforgettable Haka. The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have a rich history of sharing their culture, originally guiding tourists at the Pink and White Terraces before the Mt Tarawera eruption. With special permission, we can view the famous Pohutu and Prince of Wales Feathers geysers.
- Lake Rotorua - Choose from one of three reputable cafes in downtown Rotorua for a relaxing lunch with great food and ambiance.
- Government Gardens - A gentle drive through the beautiful Government Gardens and past the Tudor-style Rotorua Museum. Photo stop included.
- Rotorua Museum - Explore the beautiful gardens and museum.
- Polynesian Spa - Relax in the soothing mineral waters or enjoy a mud massage. This is a wonderful setting, especially recommended in winter. We can replace the Whakarewarewa experience with 90 minutes here if preferred.
- Lake Okareka Walkway - Take postcard-worthy photos with Lake Okareka in the foreground and Mt Tarawera in the background.
- Tikitapu Nature Walk - Experience a prime example of New Zealand native forest, abundant with tall podocarps and various fern species. Enjoy the walk without fear of dangerous wildlife.
- Mt. Tarawera - Marvel at the breathtaking view of Mt Tarawera and learn about the 1886 eruption. This is a prime photo opportunity. The volcano, which buried the Pink and White Terraces and a local village, can be seen across the lake. Bring your camera!
- Lake Tikitapu - Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake) are two gems in a beautiful native forest. Blue Lake is open for swimming, boating, and barbecuing, while Green Lake is sacred and off-limits. Enjoy panoramic photos from the lookout between the lakes.
- Okere Falls - Our last stop before the 50-minute journey back to your ship. Fit and able visitors can descend 60 steps to a natural space close to the rapids of the Kaituna River, which drains the lakes of Rotorua and Rotoiti.
- Wai-O-Tapu - If time permits, we’ll travel towards the center of the North Island to view the fascinating boiling mud pools, a favorite of our longest-serving guide, Kerry. This adds an additional 45 minutes to our tour.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Port pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Polynesian concert for up to 5 PAX
- Walk through the stunning geothermal wetland
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry to Whakarewarewa concert & geo walk is incl. for up to 4pax passengers, extras are $40/head.
Additional Information
On our customised Private Tour you’ll enjoy a fun and informative tour with an experienced local guide showcasing the iconic Mt Maunganui, gorgeous sandy beaches, affluent homes, then we gradually ascend the central volcanic plateau to Rotorua stopping at a Kiwi farm where you’ll be amazed at how this locally economically important plant is grown.
In Rotorua we visit the iconic venue - Whakarewarewa Maori village (incl. a slick 30 minute performance of unique harmonious song/dance by members of the local tribe, a walk through a mystical geothermally active wetland, bubbling hot mudpools and springs and view some iconic geysers) Entry to this venue is included for up to 4 PAX. Extra persons at a wholesale rate of $usd 50 payable on day
Then drive the holiday lakes okareka, tikitapu(blue), Tarawera..stunning photo opportunities abound here, plus we take a quick easy trek into a grove of NZ native forest…tranquil, serene and unique.
Redwoods forest and Okere falls are two more options.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time.
- This is a private tour with a minimum of 2 people required to book
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Location
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Marine Parade,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Govisbob
Mar 17, 2024
A Wonderful Day With Kerry and Arrow Tours - Guides like Kerry are why we opt for private tours rather than the ship’s tour.”s. We had an absolutely wonderful time and would urge everyone to give Arrow Tours and Kerry the opportunity to show you Rotorua. You won’t regret it.
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Travelqueen1107
Mar 4, 2024
Special, Unique Experiences All Day - Kerry was a great guide, personable, informative and met all of our needs. He said and made us feel that this was "our day". After a drive through lovely Tauranga, we headed inland to a kiwi farm where we met the owner. This was a very unique experience. We then drove to Rotorua where we stopped to see several sites before reaching the Maori Thermal Village. We enjoyed a 30-minute Maori show and the thermal springs and gobbled meat pies for lunch in the Village. For us, the highlight of the trip was seeing the Green and Blue Lakes in the afternoon and nearby redwood forest. All in all, it was a great day. We couldn't have asked for more.
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Goincruisin
Feb 13, 2024
Amazing Sights - This was an excellent tour! Great help from Toby in coordinating our cruise dock pickup. Our guide, Kerry, was punctual, provided great insight into the various stops on our tour and made sure we hit all of the stops before the cruise ship buses. There were so many interesting sights it's hard to pick a highlight of the tour. The thermal activity in Rotorua, the geysers and bubbling mud, the Maori dance performance, the redwood forest, the blue and green lakes. Amazing!
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Kityee_n
Dec 14, 2023
A recommended private tour - Excellent service, and the private tour was a total enjoyment. Driver took us to some local attractions which were beyond our expectations.
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Kylie_h
Mar 17, 2023
Highly recommend Arrow Tours. - Toby was a great host. He was very informative, friendly funny and accommodating.
He took us to some awesome sites and went out of his way to flex to tailor the tour to what we wanted!
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Russell_d
Mar 6, 2023
Arrow Tours Are The Best - Absolutely fabulous day with Toby —
Fantastic overview and information from Toby !!!
Highly recommended!!!!
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Rebecca
Jan 28, 2023
Informative, fun and relaxed - no time restraints! - Tony was wonderfully passionate about his home and extremely informative. We booked for just 3 of us, although for the same cost we could have had 8 people and it still worked out cheaper than the cruise ship excursion. But the main bonus was not the price, it was the flexibility and relaxed time we had - my mum is disabled so we could spend as little or as much time at each highlight. We had great laughs with Tony along the way - we were 2 poms and an Aussie so the banter was fab. The Māori living village and performance were amazing but the views and stop offs Tony showed us were spectacular. Would thoroughly recommend - you won’t be disappointed. Ask for Tony to be your guide!!
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Hc605
Jan 4, 2023
Toby Lerew - the best tour guide! - Toby Lerew was a wonderful, honest, and knowledgeable tour guide when we toured Tauranga in December 2022. He was upfront with his fees, and unlike other drivers we’ve had while traveling abroad, he did not attempt to defraud us. He took us to all the sites for the best photograph opportunities, and he provided thorough explanations. He also purchased fresh fruit for us to eat. Thank you, Tony!
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S18amri
Dec 26, 2022
Private day tour - We had Kerry and Tony as our private car tour guides, and they provided a very memorable experience. They have a lot of knowledge and experience and welcome any questions we had. We had 2 children on noard and they were extremely kind and caring. Thankyou Kerry and Tony
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Finnigandingobeach
Jan 15, 2020
Private tour Tauranga & Rotorua, New Zealand - We cruised to NZ from Brisbane on the Sea Princess for 2 weeks. Having berthed in Tauranga we wanted to take a tour for our family group of 7. We met Roger Simister from Arrow Tours at the Port and he offered to take us on a day trip. We discussed and agreed on the price and time allowed, so off we set. Roger was a very personable man, a great tour guide and explained all about the areas we visited. Due to the fact we had some small children we finished our day after 5 hours which was excellent for our family group. Thank you Roger for our great day out in Tauranga and Rotorua and best wishes for the coming New Year.
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