Private Shore Excursion Rotorua/ Tauranga Maori culture, Geyser & concert
Overview
These are some ideas to enjoy on a Private Tour ..........Enjoy a fun and informative tour with an experienced local guide showcasing the iconic Mount Maunganui, beautiful sandy beaches and affluent homes plus many Rotorua and Tauranga's highlights. Also visit Kiwifruit Farm for a kiwi tasting, an orchard tour and souvenirs, plus beautiful beaches, waterfalls and much more.
In Rotorua visit multiple geothermal sites - the Maori Village at Whakarewarewa (incl. a rousing 30 minute performance of unique harmonious song/dance by members of the local iwi/tribe) and immerse yourself in Maori culture. Entry to this venue is included for up to 4 PAX, and extras are $30/head . See the bubbling pools and fab Pohutu Geyser, plus the Maori Cultural performance including the famous "Haka." If time allows we can visit other attractions such as the Polynesian Spa, naturally heated pools in an outdoor setting that encapsulates the atmosphere of this active Geothermal area or ride the Skyline Gondola.
In Rotorua visit multiple geothermal sites - the Maori Village at Whakarewarewa (incl. a rousing 30 minute performance of unique harmonious song/dance by members of the local iwi/tribe) and immerse yourself in Maori culture. Entry to this venue is included for up to 4 PAX, and extras are $30/head . See the bubbling pools and fab Pohutu Geyser, plus the Maori Cultural performance including the famous "Haka." If time allows we can visit other attractions such as the Polynesian Spa, naturally heated pools in an outdoor setting that encapsulates the atmosphere of this active Geothermal area or ride the Skyline Gondola.
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Port pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Tickets for the guided tour of Whakarewarewa and to the concert for up to 4 PAX
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Te Puke, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mangorewa River, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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
Stop At: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
We select one of 3 cafes in downtown Rotorua, all reputable with a nice ambience and great food to stop for lunch to relax, connect and enjoy
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand
A gentle drive through the Beautiful Government gardens and alongside the Tudor style Rotorua museum. Photo stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Rotorua Museum, Oruawhata Drive Government Gardens, Rotorua New Zealand
Beautiful gardens and Museum
Pass By: Polynesian Spa, Hinemoa Street, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
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 10 or so natural hot mineral pools are at or close to body temperature.
Stop At: Lake Okareka Walkway, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tikitapu Nature Walk, Tarawera Road Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve, Rotorua New Zealand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lake Tikitapu, Bay of Plenty 3076, New Zealand
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mt. Tarawera, Tr, Rotorua New Zealand
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu, Wai-O-Tapu, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
We travel towards the centre of the North Island, only if time allows, (this trip will add an additional 45 minutes to our drive time) to view the wonderful boiling mud pools, mesmerising and hypnotic to look at and a favourite of our longest serving guide, Kerry.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Te Puke, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Mangorewa River, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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
Stop At: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
We select one of 3 cafes in downtown Rotorua, all reputable with a nice ambience and great food to stop for lunch to relax, connect and enjoy
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand
A gentle drive through the Beautiful Government gardens and alongside the Tudor style Rotorua museum. Photo stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Rotorua Museum, Oruawhata Drive Government Gardens, Rotorua New Zealand
Beautiful gardens and Museum
Pass By: Polynesian Spa, Hinemoa Street, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
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 10 or so natural hot mineral pools are at or close to body temperature.
Stop At: Lake Okareka Walkway, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tikitapu Nature Walk, Tarawera Road Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve, Rotorua New Zealand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lake Tikitapu, Bay of Plenty 3076, New Zealand
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mt. Tarawera, Tr, Rotorua New Zealand
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu, Wai-O-Tapu, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
We travel towards the centre of the North Island, only if time allows, (this trip will add an additional 45 minutes to our drive time) to view the wonderful boiling mud pools, mesmerising and hypnotic to look at and a favourite of our longest serving guide, Kerry.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Stroller accessible
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Russell_D
March 2023
Absolutely fabulous day with Toby — Fantastic overview and information from Toby !!! Highly recommended!!!!
Absolutely fabulous day with Toby — Fantastic overview and information from Toby !!! Highly recommended!!!!Rebecca S
January 2023
Tony was wonderfully passionate about his home and extremely informative. We booked for just 3 of us, although for the same cost we could have had 8 people and it still worked out cheaper than the cruise ship excursion. But the main bonus was not the price, it was the flexibility and relaxed time...
Tony was wonderfully passionate about his home and extremely informative. We booked for just 3 of us, although for the same cost we could have had 8 people and it still worked out cheaper than the cruise ship excursion. But the main bonus was not the price, it was the flexibility and relaxed time we had - my mum is disabled so we could spend as little or as much time at each highlight. We had great laughs with Tony along the way - we were 2 poms and an Aussie so the banter was fab. The Māori living village and performance were amazing but the views and stop offs Tony showed us were spectacular. Would thoroughly recommend - you won’t be disappointed. Ask for Tony to be your guide!!Kylie_H
March 2023
Toby was a great host. He was very informative, friendly funny and accommodating. He took us to some awesome sites and went out of his way to flex to tailor the tour to what we wanted!
Toby was a great host. He was very informative, friendly funny and accommodating. He took us to some awesome sites and went out of his way to flex to tailor the tour to what we wanted!hc605
January 2023
Toby Lerew was a wonderful, honest, and knowledgeable tour guide when we toured Tauranga in December 2022. He was upfront with his fees, and unlike other drivers we’ve had while traveling abroad, he did not attempt to defraud us. He took us to all the sites for the best photograph opportunities...
Toby Lerew was a wonderful, honest, and knowledgeable tour guide when we toured Tauranga in December 2022. He was upfront with his fees, and unlike other drivers we’ve had while traveling abroad, he did not attempt to defraud us. He took us to all the sites for the best photograph opportunities, and he provided thorough explanations. He also purchased fresh fruit for us to eat. Thank you, Tony!FinniganDingoBeach
January 2020
We cruised to NZ from Brisbane on the Sea Princess for 2 weeks. Having berthed in Tauranga we wanted to take a tour for our family group of 7. We met Roger Simister from Arrow Tours at the Port and he offered to take us on a day trip. We discussed and agreed on the price and time allowed, so o...
We cruised to NZ from Brisbane on the Sea Princess for 2 weeks. Having berthed in Tauranga we wanted to take a tour for our family group of 7. We met Roger Simister from Arrow Tours at the Port and he offered to take us on a day trip. We discussed and agreed on the price and time allowed, so off we set. Roger was a very personable man, a great tour guide and explained all about the areas we visited. Due to the fact we had some small children we finished our day after 5 hours which was excellent for our family group. Thank you Roger for our great day out in Tauranga and Rotorua and best wishes for the coming New Year.lesleys186
January 2018
We had the pleasure of Roger on our full day trip (6 pax) and had a very informative and fun day. Roger went the extra mile and his knowledge of the area was impressive. Would recommend.
We had the pleasure of Roger on our full day trip (6 pax) and had a very informative and fun day. Roger went the extra mile and his knowledge of the area was impressive. Would recommend.