Tauranga to Rotorua "Whaka Living Māori Village" Shore Excursion.

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Go First Class - Exclusive Small Group Private Tour: Max 4 people.
See and experience a living Māori village. The villagers have built their homes amongst erupting geysers, boiling mud, steam vents, & hot pools. They use natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe & heat their homes. Walk amongst the wonders of the Whakarewarewa Valley as our professional Maori guide explains the history of the village, where the Tuhourangi / Ngati Wahiao tribe has lived for over 200 years. See Pohutu the biggest active geyser in the southern hemisphere erupting up to 100 feet.
On this tour, you will see NZ’s best surf beach, stunning scenery, kiwifruit orchards, the scenic lakes district, beautiful farmland, native bush, pine plantation & dairy farms.
We take a short stroll through the breathtaking, giant, 70 ft high, 120 year old Redwood Forest & wonder at the natural beauty.
We explore Rotorua’s lakefront, hotspots & pristine Government Gardens. Plenty to see and do on this tour

What's Included

Professional local kiwi guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Full audio commentary
Admission tickets are not included - they can be paid on the day by credit/debit card.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point

I will meet you 10 minutes prior to departing time at the Port entry/exit gates 5 -10 minutes walk from your ship. I will be waiting there with your name sign. For cruise ship passengers tour, start times will fit in with ship arrival/departure times.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    See the world-famous Pohutu Geyser erupt up to 30 meters boiling mud, hot pools, thermal vents, surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape. Experience the traditional Maori cultural performance set in the heart of the village where you will see the fearsome Haka, dance, and song. On your tour we visit a Kiwi Fruit Orchard, the regions 3 billion dollars horticultural industry, take in the lakes, farmland, native bush, pine plantations, and scenic Redwood Forest before returning you to Port and your awaiting ship, on time on board well before the sailing hour

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Supplied by Tauranga Cuise and Tour

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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