Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers
Overview
"FREEBIES":
- Sandy Beaches and beautiful countryside
- Lake Rotorua and the Redwood Forest
- Rotorua City Government Gardens
- Kuirau Park Geothermal area with bubbling mud, hot springs and a footbath
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village
- Te Puia Geotherrmal Park and NZ Maori Atrs & Craft Institiute
- Skyline Gondola & luge
- Agrodome Sheep show
- Waiotapu
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
As we depart the Port we will drive along Pilot Bay and past Mount Maunganui. Hear the Maori legend and learn the meaning of the name. Marvel at the stunning white sand beach where we can stop for beautiful photos.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Paengaroa, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
View the kiwi fruit orchards and see the fruit growing. The Bay of Plenty is where kiwifruit began so you will learn about the history of this special fruit.
Stop At: Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Long Mile Road The Redwoods, Rotorua 3046 New Zealand
Breathe some fresh air in a beautiful Redwood Forest and see a Silver Fern.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
We drive through Government gardens seeing beautiful buildings, gardens, more bubbling springs and learn the heritage behind this area.
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Take a guided tour and see the famous Pohutu Geyser, a kiwi bird, bubbling mud and wander through the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts centre. Enjoy a cultural show displaying Maori song and dance and the amazing Haka.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kuirau Park, Ranolf Street and Lake Road, Rotorua New Zealand
See this amazing geothermal park right in the centre of the city of Rotorua. See bubbling mud and boiling hot springs and you can even soak your feet in the healing thermal spring water.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Welcome Bay, Welcome Bay, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
We have the privilege of visiting this Avocado life style block seeing how the Avocado is grown and produced here in the Bay of Plenty by a local grower.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Wendy was a wonderful host for our day here. We had a fabulous full day from start to finish. Thanks again Wendy
Wendy was a wonderful host for our day here. We had a fabulous full day from start to finish. Thanks again WendyWe arranged the tour online and Wendy met as at our cruise boat dock, perfectly on schedule. It was delightful to spend a wonderful day touring the countryside and visiting Hobbiton. She took care of everything and all we did was show up. As an added bonus we stopped by a honey store for a samp...
We arranged the tour online and Wendy met as at our cruise boat dock, perfectly on schedule. It was delightful to spend a wonderful day touring the countryside and visiting Hobbiton. She took care of everything and all we did was show up. As an added bonus we stopped by a honey store for a sample and view of active bees. Wendy is great company and knows the area well. She provided insightful commentary and is very pleasant to be with. Look forward to a return visit.We were originally scheduled for a tour of the Rotorua area with Grumpy's Tours but the day before the Grumpy's guide was injured, so, fortunately for us, Wendy kindly stepped in. Wendy picked us up at our accommodation, Solitaire Lodge, 20 minutes outside Rotorua in her Mercedes van. The sight...
We were originally scheduled for a tour of the Rotorua area with Grumpy's Tours but the day before the Grumpy's guide was injured, so, fortunately for us, Wendy kindly stepped in. Wendy picked us up at our accommodation, Solitaire Lodge, 20 minutes outside Rotorua in her Mercedes van. The sights we saw were in order: Wai-O-Tapu Boiling Mud Pool, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Agrodome Sheep Show, lunch at a nice Rotorua restaurant, the Redwoods Walk, a driving tour of Rotorua, Wendy's tour of the principal attractions of Te Puia (geyser, kiwi house, Maori Village, afternoon cultural show and the workshops) and the Blue and Green Lakes. That's a lot do do in a single day but Wendy kept everything moving along efficiently but comfortably (e.g., she got us to the front of the line at Wai-O-Tapu; she allowed us all the time we wanted in the gift shops at the Agrodome and Te Puia). Above all, she was professional and informative. She made all the sites interesting for us. She's also a very nice person and fun to spend time with. I recommend her unreservedly to anyone who wishes to tour Rotorua.We were a party of 7 family members and we were pleased to spend a great day with Wendy. She was a friendly person who made our visit to Rotorua and surrounds a great day. It was targeted to our preferences. We were very disappointed with the Maori Concert. It was simply not worth the extra $45 ...
We were a party of 7 family members and we were pleased to spend a great day with Wendy. She was a friendly person who made our visit to Rotorua and surrounds a great day. It was targeted to our preferences. We were very disappointed with the Maori Concert. It was simply not worth the extra $45 to see. It went for less than 25 minutes and was amateurish in the extreme.From the moment Wendy greeted us at the cruise port, we felt like we were spending the day with an old friend. She is so easy to be with. Our tour of Rotorua and the Maori village was excellent - just as we hoped it would be. Wendy is very informative and shares her personal interest in the ar...
From the moment Wendy greeted us at the cruise port, we felt like we were spending the day with an old friend. She is so easy to be with. Our tour of Rotorua and the Maori village was excellent - just as we hoped it would be. Wendy is very informative and shares her personal interest in the area. We enjoyed the brew pub she took us to for lunch and all the conversation. Thank you, Wendy, for a truly memorable day!Recently, my family had a fantastic day tour with Wendy when our cruise ship was in Tauranga. We explored Hobbiton and Rotorua, where we did the Luge and went to a thermal mud pool park. We also stopped in at a family run kiwi farm and ate delicious kiwi ice cream. Wendy went above and beyond to ...
Recently, my family had a fantastic day tour with Wendy when our cruise ship was in Tauranga. We explored Hobbiton and Rotorua, where we did the Luge and went to a thermal mud pool park. We also stopped in at a family run kiwi farm and ate delicious kiwi ice cream. Wendy went above and beyond to give us a great day out! She was very informative throughout the tour and was super organised and punctual. We had a great experience with Wendy and highly recommend her for a private tour when in Tauranga.