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Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert
Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert
Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert
Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert

Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert

By Arrow Tours
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,362 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Mt Maunganui Main Beach
    • Marine Parade,
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mt Maunganui Main Beach
    • Marine Parade,
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

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Private Charter 5 to 14 people in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00 am-11:30 am
  • English

Mercedes Sprinter/Nissan Coach
Private Charter 1-4 people: We can accommodate up to 14 pax on this tour, additional passengers over and above 4 pax incur a cost of US$50 per person.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,361.80 x 1 TravellerAU$1,361.80
Total
Price is AU$1,361.80
Private Tour for up to 4 pax in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 7:00 am-11:30 am
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,361.80 x 1 TravellerAU$1,361.80
Total
Price is AU$1,361.80

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPort pickup
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedPolynesian concert for up to 5 PAX as well as a walk through the stunning geothermal wetland
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry to Whakarewarewa concert & geo walk is incl. for up to 4pax passengers, extras are $40/head.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Mt Maunganui Main Beach
  • 10m
Look out over the iconic Mount main beach, the most popular summer destination for local New Zealanders and discover the history of this area called The Bay of plenty
Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club
  • 10m
We’ll stop here for a comfort stop as well as some more great opportunities for stunning photos of your friends and family or group, and the vast Pacific coastline omnipresent here.
Te Puke
  • 20m
We visit one of the original Kiwi orchards in this, the Kiwifruit growing capital of the world. We’re certain you’ll be impressed to see how laden these vines are with fruit and the intense husbandry and care that goes into growing them - in part because they are such a valuable part of our local economy.
Mangorewa River (Pass by)
We head to Rotorua via a beautifully scenic route with excellent examples of native fauna of this region great views of the Pacific Ocean as we head down from the elevated central Plateau
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Entry is included into this historic world renowned bubbling geothermal village where local Maori still live today. You will be impressed by a storming 40 minute cultural performance where you will be entertained by the local Māori entertainment troupe with their natural gift for music and dance and a stomping good version of the Haka, a once seen, never forgotten war dance. The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao village people have a proud history of sharing their stories, song and dance spanning over a century, being the iwi (pronounced “eewee” tribe) that originally guide tourists at the Pink and White Terraces before it was buried in the Mt Tarawera eruption. With our special agreement with iwi (tribe) we can have a peek at the famous Pohutu and Prince of Wales Feathers geysers which put on a natural (but unpredictable time wise) display of hot gushing groundwater heated by the geothermal activity beneath it.
Lake Rotorua
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We select one of 3 cafes in city centre Rotorua, all reputable with a nice ambience and great food to stop for lunch to relax, connect and enjoy
Government Gardens
  • 15m
A gentle drive through the Beautiful Government gardens and alongside the Tudor style Rotorua museum. Photo stop
Rotorua Museum (Pass by)
Beautiful gardens and Museum
Polynesian Spa (Pass by)
Soak in the soothing mineral waters or a mud massage only found in Rotorua. This is in a wonderful setting, but we really do recommend this as a winter attraction as most of the 9 alfresco natural hot mineral pools are at, or close to, body temperature. We can omit the Whakarewarewa experience that’s included in this itinerary for 90 minutes here if you would like to choose this option.
Lake Okareka Walkway
  • 10m
An elevated spot where you are welcome to take postcard like photos with the idyllic Lake Okareka in the foreground and its many stunning lakefront holiday homes and the once lively and active Mt Tarawera (presently dormant) in the background.
Tikitapu Nature Walk
  • 20m
You will enter an prime example of New Zealand native forest, the comments from our past clients range from beautiful to awe inspiring. Abundant with tall podocarps, dozens of different fern varieties including Jurassic Park tree ferns(Actor Sam Neil is from NZ) and to your benefit no poisonous snakes or spiders or scary creepy craw lies or tigers or leeches, so walk through and embrace without a trace of fear.
Mt. Tarawera
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Take in the breath taking view of Mt Tarawera and discover the History of the 1886 eruption. Photo stop extraordinaire .We stop at a very good photo opportunity lookout to view this lake and mountain that has had a large influence on this regions history and landscape, and together with the lake offers a wonderful sight, one of the best on your tour. Mt Tarawera erupted in 1886 and buried the most touristic attraction at the time the Pink and White Terraces as well as the local village. We can see the volcano on the opposite site of the lake. Bring your camera!
Lake Tikitapu
  • 10m
Lake Tikitapu (Blue lake), and lake Rotokakahi (green lake), are two gems in the middle of a beautiful native forest. Blue lake is open to everybody and is a nice destination to spend a week-end swimming, boating, barbecuing etc. while the green lake is “tapu” (taboo, forbiden) due to some historical conflict between local tribes… Nice panoramic photo to do in the lookout between these to lakes. Be amazed at the beauty of these Lakes.
Okere Falls
  • 15m
Here is our last stop before our 50 minute journey back to your ship. For those that are fit and able, we descend a flight of 60 steps to an enthralling natural space where you are up close to the violent rapids of the Kaituna River that drains the two large lakes of Rotorua and Rotoiti.
Wai-O-Tapu
  • 15m
We travel towards the centre of the North Island only if time allows (this trip will add an additional 45 minutes to our tour itinerary) to view the wonderful boiling mud pools, mesmerising and hypnotic to look at and a favourite of our longest serving guide, Kerry.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMt Maunganui Main Beach
    • Marine Parade,
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMt Maunganui Main Beach
    • Marine Parade,
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

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