Tauranga – Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley & Maori Village

Fully guided tour to Whakarewarewa which includes return transport to Rotorua, guided tour, concert and lunch Please be at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Details are on your voucher. This tour requires some walking on well made paths, gentle inclines and some steps.

Travel through the Bay of Plenty’s beautiful countryside on this shore excursion from Tauranga and discover the fascinating sights (and smells) of Rotorua. This fully guided small group tour takes you to the Whakarewarewa Village in the Te Whakarewarewa thermal valley for a truly unforgettable cultural experience.

What to expect:

Experience life as a local at Whakarewarewa Village – a real village built amongst an active geothermal valley. An insightful 90-minute tour of the village with one of the residents is included.
See bubbling mud pools, boiling hot pools and the ever-powerful Pohutu Geyser. Stick around you’ll soon understand why Rotorua is nicknamed Sulphur City!
Enjoy an authentic 30-minute cultural show by Te Pakira – one of Rotorua’s leading performance groups. See songs, chants and poi dancing…as well as the famous war dance – the Haka.
Enjoy a traditional hangi lunch – cooked in the steam from the geothermal vents. Includes a selection of meats and vegetables.
Learn how the Maori people have adapted to this unique landscape – using nature to help in everyday life. You’ll be amazed just how useful the hot springs and the geothermal valley can be!
Enjoy the famous sights of Rotorua city including Government Gardens, the Bath House, Rachel Spring and the stunning lakefront.
Marvel at the lush Bay of Plenty countryside, passing forests, lakes, orchards, beaches and more.

After enjoying an unforgettable day, we guarantee to have you back at the port for your ship’s departure.

This tour is NOT suitable for users of mobility scooters or wheelchairs as there is no storage capacity on the minibus.

Discover the fascinating sights (and smells) of Rotorua – New Zealand’s cultural and geothermal hub.

This fully guided small group tour takes you to the Whakarewarewa Village in Te Whakarewarewa thermal valley to experience the best value for money destination in town.

What to expect:

– Experience life as a local at Whakarewarewa Village – a real village built amongst an active geothermal valley. An insightful 60 minute tour of the village with one of the residents is included.

– See bubbling mudpools, boiling hotpools and the ever-playful Pohutu Geyser. You’ll soon understand why Rotorua is nicknamed ‘Sulphur City’!

– Enjoy an authentic 30 minute cultural show by Te Pakira – one of Rotorua’s leading performance groups. Watch them perform songs, chants and poi dancing…as well as the famous war dance – the Haka!

– Learn how the Maori people have adapted to life in this unique landscape – using nature to help in everyday life. You’ll be amazed how useful the hot springs can be!

– Enjoy a traditional light lunch – a Hangi Pie made using meat and vegetable cooked in the steam from the geothermal vents, with salad and corn, plus a drink.

– See all the famous sights of Rotorua city – including Government Gardens, the Bath House, Rachel Spring and the stunning lakefront.

– Marvel at the lush Bay of Plenty countryside – passing forests, lakes, orchards, beaches and more.

Restrictions
Children/infants must have a valid ticket to travel. Under NZTA law each person is counted as part of our loading limit. Please note that for safety reasons we recommend you bring a suitable child/infant seat.
This tour is NOT suitable for users of mobility scooters or wheel chairs as there is no storage capacity on the minibus.
This tour operates with a minimum of 4 fare paying passengers. Should minimum numbers not be met on the day we will talk to you about alternative options.