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Join us on an epic day of culture, history and nature as we visit three tourist hotspots in one day! See the best geyser in the southern hemisphere shooting 30M high, explore the Living Maori Village and enjoy a top quality cultural show, witness the majestic Redwoods Forest from the forest floor or high up in the trees, and witness rafters hurtling over the tallest commercially rafted waterfall in the world!
Please note: While this is one of our longest tours, we ensure you have plenty of opportunities to rest throughout the day. We want you to see and experience as much as possible while still enjoying a relaxed pace.
Entry to the Redwoods Forest is included.
Treetop Walk Option $42 NZD, collected on the day.
Entry into Whakarewarewa Maori Living Village including Cultural Show and Village tour is included (value 90NZD).
Okere falls viewing entry is included.
Water, juice and snacks included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up:
Please don't worry about published start and end times published here- we know when your ship is in and will confirm start and end times with you once you book. We have timed all our trips to suit your ship.
Our tours are all tailored for cruise passengers, and we will meet you at the port exit by the flagpole. We time our trips to fit your docking time, and will have you back with plenty of time to spare. We will have a board with our business name A Day in the Bay on it, and your booking name.
Itinerary
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Tauranga (Pass by)
Skip the impersonal big bus tours and opt for our comfortable Mercedes vans (12 Seaters) with panoramic windows. You will enjoy an entertaining and informative narrative, as well as enjoying a range of fun inclusions and treats throughout the day. Pass by hectares of kiwifruit orchards, small kiwi towns and beautiful lakes, as we drive you in our comfortable van to the nearby town of Rotorua. See and learn about the real New Zealand, as we explore the hinterland in a small group.
Admission ticket free -
1Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
First, we head to the famous Redwoods Forest. Enjoy a relaxed walk through the forest floor (included), or choose our upgrade to experience the exciting Treetop Walk for $42NZD (Highly recommended!) Traverse the swing bridges and walkways high in the forest, and learn about this unique ecosystem. Breathe in the cool and clean air, and look out for native birdlife as you explore the many walkways and bridges. This is an outstanding activity, and one of our absolute favourites in the region.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
Next we head to the famous Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village. We believe this is the absolute best option in New Zealand to really experience and learn about our indigenous people and their lifestyle and history, from real descendants of this important local tribe. Enjoy a top quality cultural show and then a fully guided tour of the village. See up close, the active geothermal springs and geysers, taste corn cooked in the village cooking spring, and learn about the incredible connection between this and other volcanic areas across the globe. The Pohutu Geyser is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, shooting 30M high approx. once per hour! It is an exciting spectacle to see! You will be able to buy lunch and view the museum at this location as well.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Okere Falls
Our third activity is a short bushwalk to view the mighty Okere (Kaituna) Falls. This waterfall is 7M tall, and is the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world! There are 2 viewing platforms- one requires only a 2 minute walk and views the top layer of the falls. The other requires a 12 minute walk, including around 40 stairs each way, but gets the full view of the tallest part of the falls. It's exciting watching the kayakers and rafters shooting down the falls, and this is a great spot for videos and photos. The bushwalk to get there is stunning in itself!
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Tauranga (Pass by)
We make our way back to Tauranga in plenty of time for the ship, passing by kiwifruit farms and beautiful lakes as we travel.
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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