Tauranga to Rotorua "Whaka Living Māori Village" Shore Excursion.
Go First Class - Exclusive Small Group Private Tour: Max 4 people. See and experience a living Māori village. The villagers have built their homes amongst erupting geysers, boiling mud, steam vents, & hot pools. They use natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe & heat their homes. Walk amongst the wonders of the Whakarewarewa Valley as our professional Maori guide explains the history of the village, where the Tuhourangi / Ngati Wahiao tribe has lived for over 200 years. See Pohutu the biggest active geyser in the southern hemisphere erupting up to 100 feet. On this tour, you will see NZ’s best surf beach, stunning scenery, kiwifruit orchards, the scenic lakes district, beautiful farmland, native bush, pine plantation & dairy farms. We take a short stroll through the breathtaking, giant, 70 ft high, 120 year old Redwood Forest & wonder at the natural beauty. We explore Rotorua’s lakefront, hotspots & pristine Government Gardens. Plenty to see and do on this tour
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Tauranga to Rotorua "Whaka Living Māori Village" Shore Excursion.
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What's included in Tauranga to Rotorua "Whaka Living Māori Village" Shore Excursion.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
See the world-famous Pohutu Geyser erupt up to 30 meters boiling mud, hot pools, thermal vents, surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape. Experience the traditional Maori cultural performance set in the heart of the village where you will see the fearsome Haka, dance, and song. On your tour we visit a Kiwi Fruit Orchard, the regions 3 billion dollars horticultural industry, take in the lakes, farmland, native bush, pine plantations, and scenic Redwood Forest before returning you to Port and your awaiting ship, on time on board well before the sailing hour
Inclusions
- Professional local kiwi guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Full audio commentary
- Admission tickets are not included - they can be paid on the day by credit/debit card.
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- 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.