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Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. Your day will vary from stunning white sandy beaches, to boiling mud pools and beautiful forests. There is so much to see and experience in this stunning part of New Zealand. Choose an attraction to visit or enjoy all the "Freebies" this area offers. I can customise your day. Do as much or as little as you choose. Its "Your Day Your Way". Have a great day out with your own Private guide.
"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 or
- Te Puia Geotherrmal Park and NZ Maori Atrs & Craft Institiute
- Skyline Gondola & luge
- Agrodome Sheep show
- White water rafting
- Zorbing
- Polynesian pools
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
All tours fit in with the ship schedule and depart approximately 1 hour after docking. For early arrivals a time will be advised. We meet me right outside the Port exit gates. Follow the exit path through the information centre and look for me on the grassy area outside the gates with a sign.
Itinerary
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1
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Breathe some fresh air in a beautiful Redwood Forest and see a Silver Fern.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We drive through Government gardens seeing beautiful buildings, gardens, more bubbling springs and learn the heritage behind this area.
Admission ticket free -
4
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5
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. This is offered time permitting.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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 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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