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Go First Class-Small Group Tour-Max 4 people
“Return to Ship” Guarantee. On Board, On Time Ready To Sail !
Step off your ship and straight into adventure.
Visit New Zealand’s best surf beach, travel through lush farmland, waterfalls, pine plantations the lakes district.
Along the way we stop at a Kiwifruit orchard and a spectacular waterfall popular with whitewater rafters.
Arriving at Te Puia Geysers a fierce Māori welcome sets the scene for the 2.hr tour.
Your Māori guide leads you through this extraordinary geothermal valley—bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, traditional carvers at work, and our nocturnal native kiwi bird.
See mighty Pōhutu Geyser, erupting boiling water and steam up to 100 feet high.
We explore Rotorua lake front, the wonderful Govt Gardens-an architectural gem, the Old Spa Bath House.
The final stop is the fun and fascinating Zorb Balls, a uniquely Kiwi attraction.
Returning to port via a different scenic route giving you wonderful new landscapes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
I guarantee to have you back to your waiting ship on time onboard well before sailing away.
I have never missed a ship!
I look forward to meeting you and your friends and showing you this beautiful region of New
Zealand.
For local accommodation pickup, the start time is more flexible.
Your ship berth 5 minutes walk from the Tauranga Port exit/entry gates. I will be waiting there for you with your name sign.
Itinerary
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Mt Maunganui Main Beach (Pass by)
After leaving Tauranga Port we tour downtown Mount Maunganui, a popular Kiwi holiday destination and it's stunning white sandy surf beach, voted best in New Zealand.
Admission ticket free -
1Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
Redwoods Forest. A wonderful experience like no other, a short walk amongst huge 118 - year- old, 75-foot high redwood trees. Marvel at the natural beauty of our forest. A peaceful haven as you surround yourself with these gentle giants, native flora & sweeping silver ferns.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Te Puia
Te Puia Geysers: Heartland of Rotorua's geothermal activity & Maori culture. See and experience 'Pohutu' geyser the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere in action rumbling away as it erupts boiling water and steam up to 100 feet. An awesome sight. See & smell boiling mud pools, hot water pools, steam vents, a steaming volcanic landscape.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
Rotorua (Pass by)
The best of Rotorua. We explore Rotorua's lakefront and highlights. Admire the beautiful pristine Government Gardens and historical architectural gem the Elizabethan Spa Bath House. We return to the Port via the old scenic Rotorua to Tauranga highway on time on board your ship well before the sailing hour. A wonderful tour and great memories of New Zealand holiday.
Admission ticket free
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
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Collapsible wheel chairs ok
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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