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Join us on an epic day of culture, history and nature! 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! Enjoy a stunning bush walk to witness different levels of the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world!
Entry to the Redwoods Forest and Okere Falls is included.
Treetop Walk upgrade is possible on the day.
Entry into Whakarewarewa Maori Living Village including Cultural Show and Village tour is included.
Water, juice, NZ Made Lemon and Paeora drink, brownie, muesli bars and a gift of traditional NZ sweets included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Important note:
Please don't worry about published start and end times - we know when your ship is in and will confirm start and end times with you closer to the tour date. We time all our tours to suit your ship docking times.
We will be standing in front of the flagpole just outside the Cruise Port Exit. We will have a sign with "A Day in the Bay" and your name on it. Please try to be there 10 mins prior to the trip leaving.
When you step off the ship, turn left and walk 50-100M out the port gates. Once out the gates, look to your right and the flagpole is there.
We provide a fully guided experience using Mercedes Vans with panoramic windows.
Itinerary
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1Tauranga
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. Enjoy a brief but informative city tour on our way out of town. Learn about our culture and local history as we head towards the tourism capital of New Zealand- the nearby town of Rotorua. Pass by hectares of kiwifruit orchards and beautiful lakes, and learn about the real New Zealand as we explore the hinterland in a small group. First we stop at Lake Rotoiti, to enjoy the view and visit it's fabulous cafe, where coffee addicts can get their first shot of the day. The pastries here are amazing too if you are ready for an early snack.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
Next, we head to the famous Redwoods Forest. Enjoy a relaxed walk through the forest floor (included), or choose to upgrade and experience the exciting Treetop Walk. 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 10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Whakarewarewa - 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 -
4Okere Falls
On our way home, we visit the tallest commercially rafted waterfall in the world! We usually get to see the rafters and kayakers shooting down the falls, but even if they are not there, it's a stunning sight to see. Depending on time and fitness levels, there are different walking distance options: 1 minute (top of the falls), 12 minutes each way (best viewing area), 15 Minutes each way (includes Hinemoa's steps and takes you to the base of the falls as well). This is just another highlight on this stunning day trip. We make our way back to Tauranga in plenty of time for the ship, passing by kiwifruit farms and beautiful lakes as we travel. On arrival back in Mount Maunganui, we can drop you at the ship or at the main Mount beach.
30 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
- 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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