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Go First Class - Exclusive Small Group Private Tour: Max 4 people.
Your adventure begins when I pick you up from the port gates.
See the best hot spots, highlights & hidden secrets, with a tour of Mount Maunganui surf beach, passing through picturesque countryside, dairy farms, Kiwi fruit orchards, pine plantations & lakes district as we make our way to Rotorua.
We take an easy stroll through the Redwoods Forest under awesome 75-feet high Redwoods & beautiful giant tree ferns forest.
Arriving at "Te Puia" Geysers a steaming volcanic landscape we are greeted with a fierce-some welcome by Māori warriors.
Your Māori guide takes you on this amazing tour as they explains the wonderful history of the geothermal activity.
See the native kiwi bird, wood & greenstone carvers working in traditional ways. Surrounded by, boiling mud, hot water pools, & the thrilling sight of "Pohutu" geyser erupting boiling water & steam 100 ft an amazing display of force.
Plenty to see & enjoy on this tour.
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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(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 -
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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 -
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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 -
(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
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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.
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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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