Mount Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert
Overview
Plus much more ....
* Tauranga & Mt Maunganui overview , stunning Beaches and scenery
We will stop and inspect the Kiwi vine which is grown in prolific numbers in the Bay of Plenty region and is a major contributor to our local economy - all our tour clients are intrigued when they first see this unique plant in full summer leaf and laden with fruit.
* Government gardens and Rachels Pool
* Polynesian Spa (we may stop here if you’d like but you want to allow yourself 90 minutes here for a dip and will miss some sights)
* Beautiful Blue lake and Redwood forest
* Free Wi fi & bottled water
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Driver and Local guide
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
View the history of this stunning area
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lake Tarawera, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
We travel here from Lake Rotorua to capture some stunning scenery not just at the blue and green lakes that we pass by but also at a grand lookout over Mt Tarawera and the lake beneath it, my favourite of Rotorua’s 14 lakes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
An icon in the New Zealand tourism scene for more than 100 years. Be guided through this geothermal village on the edge of Rotorua where mudpools bubble, geysers gush, sweetcorn is cooked and served in the naturally heated boiling hot water, all with a Maori guide giving his knowledge and humour to the tour. A rousing Maori concert will ensue where your spirits will be raised by the song and dance and haka performed by our native people
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tikitapu Nature Walk, Tarawera Road Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve, Rotorua New Zealand
Here, you will enter a prime example of New Zealand native forest where tall tree ferns and podocarp grow abundantly. Your senses will be treated on this short walk under the forest cover - the earthy smell, the cooler air, the sound of native birds, and the subtle light that has been filtered through the leaves of the tall trees above. A place that reflects how much of North Island resembled before much of the land was cleared for sheep farming in the 1800’s by the early European pioneers- special
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Long Mile Road The Redwoods, Rotorua 3046 New Zealand
Stroll amongst these giant redwood trees
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Polynesian Spa, Hinemoa Street, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
We will drive past this venue and give you the option of spending an hour or so at this beautiful relaxing alfresco natural mineral hot pools to soothe away your aches and pains. We recommend this option if time allows and it is a cool day.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Rotorua Museum, Oruawhata Drive Government Gardens, Rotorua New Zealand
View the beautiful Government gardens and Museum, blue baths and Rachel’s pool the natural hot spring that provides the dermal friendly alkaline mineral water for many of the surrounding bating pools
Stop At: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand
Enjoy a short stroll or rest at these pretty gardens containing many vibrant varieties that require a cold snap during winter to realise their full bloom potential.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our tour guide Rodger was great. If we ever get back their we will use him again.
Our tour guide Rodger was great. If we ever get back their we will use him again.
The weather greatly impeded our outing as it rained all day. Our ship was late coming in so we had a shorter excursion time. This meant that we literally drove to the mud pools which took 1 1/2 hours. Thats a long way to drive to see mud bubbling. We did drive another way back to see the town ...
The weather greatly impeded our outing as it rained all day. Our ship was late coming in so we had a shorter excursion time. This meant that we literally drove to the mud pools which took 1 1/2 hours. Thats a long way to drive to see mud bubbling. We did drive another way back to see the town and stopped at a kiwi farm which was interesting. Overall our tour was good, but not great.
Quite interesting sites if you haven't been to Yellowstone, but the Maori Culture show tends to be very crowded. Be first in line. Mike, our guide was knowledgable and offered great insights.
Quite interesting sites if you haven't been to Yellowstone, but the Maori Culture show tends to be very crowded. Be first in line. Mike, our guide was knowledgable and offered great insights.
Excellent guide and a day packed of wonder filled sites.
Excellent guide and a day packed of wonder filled sites.
Great trip however didn't set off until an hour later than expected due to them wanting to fill the bus up so waited for another 4 people who hadn't booked on line like the rest of us. They knew how many had booked on line so should have gone with that.
Great trip however didn't set off until an hour later than expected due to them wanting to fill the bus up so waited for another 4 people who hadn't booked on line like the rest of us. They knew how many had booked on line so should have gone with that.
This was a well worth while tour and we are glad we did it.
Roger was very informative and friendly as our tour guide.
We would recommend his company to others
This was a well worth while tour and we are glad we did it.
Roger was very informative and friendly as our tour guide.
We would recommend his company to others