Tauranga – Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia

An unforgettable shore excursion from Tauranga to Rotorua – the cultural and geothermal hub of New Zealand. Join a guided tour of Te Puia along with a traditional Māori cultural performance, followed with and a tour of Rotorua city.

This tour is a must for those wanting to see and do it all in Rotorua – this is our premier Rotorua experience.

Entry to the fantastic Te Puia complex is the highlight of the day. The Maori cultural performance is included in our tour – as well as a dedicated and knowledgeable guide for the day.

Your guide will share their passion and knowledge about not only Rotorua, but the Bay of Plenty region as a whole. Learn about the province and see why it is such a popular place to live.

You will travel past extensive kiwifruit orchards on our route to Rotorua and your guide will explain how this amazing fruit became a kiwi icon. we will show you Rotorua’s interesting city centre – including famous landmarks such as Government Gardens, the Bath House, Blue Baths and the lakefront.

Highlights of Te Puia:

– See geysers explode high into the air, viscous mud pools bubble away and boiling hot pools simmer endlessly. You will only get those iconic geyser photos at Te Puia where you are up close and personal with many of the geothermal features.

– Experience an awe-inspiring cultural performance from a local Maori group. The 30 minute concert includes a powhiri (welcome) onto the Marae (meeting house), as well as traditional songs and dances. You will see the famous Haka (war dance) – guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine!

– Spot the elusive kiwi in the nocturnal enclosure. These shy birds are our national icon and are now endangered.

– Watch craftsmen and women learn their trade in the newly refurbished carving and weaving schools. The apprentices here are keeping their customs alive.

Not Included
We do not include lunch but allow time for you to visit the cafe on site at TePuia

Instructions
Please be at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Details are on your voucher.
Some walking is involved on well made paths with gentle inclines

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 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.
Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for users of mobility scooters or wheel chairs as there is no storage capacity on the minibus.