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Visit Te Puia home of the famous Pohutu Geyser. The largest geyser in the southern hemisphere. Your guide will take you on a tour of the natural bush, geysers and mud pools with a remarkable walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet at the WICKED WANDERS sign board on the grassy mound opposite the port gates.
Itinerary
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Your driver/guide will take you on a wonderful sightseeing experience to the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal locations. Departing from the port gates you will travel through Mount Maunganui township past Mauao the iconic landmark mountain and one of New Zealand’s most popular beaches "The Mount Main Beach" home of surfing, professional beach volleyball and surf lifesaving competitions. Hear about the forming of the landscape, the arrival of man and the founding of the city, through to the different produce grown in the province and what modern life is like in the area.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Crossing over the Tauranga harbour bridge you will go through the Port of Tauranga and hear about how industry has shaped Tauranga to be the busiest port in New Zealand and see stunning views of the harbour and the surrounding city before heading south through the Mamaku Forest towards Rotorua.
Admission ticket free -
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In Rotorua we stop at Te Puia home of the famous Pohutu Geyser. The largest geyser in the southern hemisphere. Your guide will take you on a tour of the natural bush, geysers and mud pools with a remarkable walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace sharing about the Maori culture, the history of the area and how the local Maori people lived there day to day. See traditional carving and weaving and experience the Kiwi conservation centre where you can see native Kiwi birds. The tour will finish with a cultural performance including a traditional welcome, songs and the world famous haka. Lastly a short visit to the souvenir shop before you are on your way.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Before leaving Rotorua, you will drive along the waterfront past the beautiful Government gardens, and then out of the city. Lastly, we stop at the redwood forest park for a short walk through trees before heading back to Tauranga through pine forests and rolling farmland, returning you to your starting location.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
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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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