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.

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.