- Te Puia - We will guide you to the geothermal valley of TE PUIA. In this renowned location of POHUTU GEYSER, amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activities, you will have the chance to witness geothermal phenomena, hot bubbling mud pools, hot springs, and more. It’s the perfect spot for nature lovers to see the KIWI BIRD. You will then be taken to a MAORI village, where you can enjoy a spectacular MAORI cultural performance and visit carving and weaving schools. To top it off, you will have the opportunity to take a general sightseeing tour of Rotorua, visiting the lakefront of Lake Rotorua, the city center, beautiful government gardens, and the Polynesian spa.
On the way back, we will take a different, more scenic and rural route.
If time permits, we will stop for a few minutes at the waterfront of Tauranga CBD before dropping you back at the ship before it sails.
The tour includes 2.5 hours of travel time.
- Mount Maunganui - Our tour guide will collect you from the gates of the Port of Tauranga. If you are not traveling on a cruise ship, we can arrange another suitable pick-up point. Our Rotorua tour begins with a 10-minute stop at Mount Maunganui Main Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand, where you will have the chance to take photos of this stunning beach in the morning sun.
1 hour travel time.
- Lake Rotorua - To top it off, you will have the opportunity to take a general sightseeing tour of Rotorua, visiting the lakefront of Lake Rotorua, the city center, beautiful government gardens, and the Polynesian spa.
On the way back, we will take a different, more scenic and rural route.
- Te Puke - In Te Puke, we will stop at a kiwi fruit orchard to show you the kiwi fruit on the vines and explain the process of growing kiwifruit and its history.
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Rotorua (Geothermal Valley) is located less than 50 miles from the coast and is one of the most stunning attractions in the Bay of Plenty. Our tour guide will pick you up from the gates of the Port of Tauranga or any other general location. Our Rotorua tour begins with a 10-minute stop at Mount Maunganui Main Beach.
On the way to Rotorua, we will visit a kiwi fruit orchard where our guide will explain the kiwi fruit growing process, and you can taste different varieties of kiwi fruit. You will see kiwi fruit on the vines and gain detailed knowledge about the growing process and the history of kiwi fruit. We will drive through pine forests and breathtaking landscapes.
We will take you to the geothermal valley of Te Puia. At this famous location of Pohutu Geyser, you will have the opportunity to witness geothermal activities, hot bubbling mud pools, hot springs, and more. You will also see the kiwi bird.
We guarantee to return you to the ship before it sails.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
