Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal | La Vacanza Travel

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga
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  • 6 to 8 hours
  • Tauranga
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

During your day's visit to Tauranga, experience the Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way there, marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, before a 45 minute drive from the coast, ascending up the central plateau, through Kiwifruit plantations and typical NZ pastoral farmland to our furthest inland destination, Rotorua. Take in the most popular sites of interest - Blue & Green lakes, view Mt Tarawera (erupted 1886) across the most gorgeous lake, walk through NZ native bush full of ferns and tall podocarps like an 1800's pioneer or Maori warrior. Take a peek at the geysers (incl. famous Pohutu) from our secret viewing spot beside the geothermal region of Whakarewarewa.
We highly recommend you upgrade to our P5 tour - Geothermal Rotorua w/ Maori cultural performance, an additional USD35 each and you will be entertained by a famous Maori troupe known worldwide for their natural showmanship, and walk through a stunning steaming living geothermally active zone.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand

Stop and enjoy NZ’s best beach , learn about the history as Capt Cook called this area the Bay of Plenty

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Te Puke, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

We visit one of the original Kiwi orchards in this, the Kiwifruit growing capital of the world. We’re certain you’ll be impressed to see how laden these vines are with fruit and the intense husbandry and care that goes into growing them - in part because they are such a valuable part of our local economy.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mangorewa River, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

We head to Rotorua via a beautifully scenic route with excellent examples of native fauna of this region great views of the Pacific Ocean as we head down from the elevated central Plateau

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Ohinemutu, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Visit this once-bustling settlement on the shores of Lake Rotorua view the steaming pools, visit the old Church where Prince William and Kate were formally greeted. Admission is by donation

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand

Browse the beautiful Government gardens, Rachels Pool and the Blue Baths

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Kuirau Park, Ranolf Street and Lake Road, Rotorua New Zealand

Enjoy a relaxing foot soak in Rotorua's famous mineral waters , steam steaming pools and picturesque gardens

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand

We select one of 3 cafes in downtown Rotorua, all reputable with a nice ambience and great food to stop for lunch to relax, connect and enjoy

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tikitapu Nature Walk, Tarawera Road Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve, Rotorua New Zealand

Here, you will enter immediately adjacent to the road that we travel on, another world that has similarities to Jurassic Park, a rainforest full of many different types of ferns, tall native trees and the sound of native birds chirping away. The experience will be similar to what the Maori who walked this country regularly or the first colonists experienced before much of our majestic forests were cut down to convert into pastoral land. We have a survey at the end of each tour and many customers pick this as their highlight, especially compared to the Redwood Forest that we also stop to experience.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Lake Tarawera, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

We drive her past the blue and green lakes for a stunning vista of the lake and Mt. Tarawera. This is, on a clear blue day, the best location for a photo opportunity. We'll give you a brief run down on the Mt Tarawera eruption of 1886 that devastated the surrounding landscape, killed over 100 people and buried the famous Pink and White Terraces

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Titokorangi Redwoods isite Visitor Information Centre (Rotorua), Long Mile Road, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand

Stroll through this famous Redwood forest planted in the early 1900's

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu, Wai-O-Tapu, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

We will travel here if time allows. It is a 25 minute drive to the centre of the North Island where you will delight in the mesmerising boiling mud pools that bless this part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. This site is just a 20 m walk from where we park and you may walk another 100 m around the pool if you desire….therapeutic

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Okere Falls, Okere Falls, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

If time allows and you are physically fit, we will escort you down some steep (and sometimes wet) stairs to witness the. Power of the Kaituna River and possibly joyriders on inflatable rafts, as it surges through this beautiful natural gully

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Whakarewarewa geothermal village. Inspect our Whaka P5 tour if you'd like to include this must do
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Generally we will greet you just after you've exited the Port customs gate close to your berth. If you've booked with us, and we haven't connected after you've exited the port customs gate, please meander 100 m down to Soul Bowl Cafe on the roundabout opposite Burger King and we will collect you from there.

Ports

  • Port of Tauranga


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 to 8 hours


User's Reviews

Tim_N

07 Mar, 2024

We loved the guide/driver’s insights and information about each of the sights we visited. Toby is great. He would take us to small, out of the way sights that were very significant for our enjoyment. Quick stops at the kiwi farm and at several key vantage points for excellent views of the countryside. It was a great day and we really appreciate his preparation for our trip.

Grace_L

05 Mar, 2024

Terry was knowledgeable and friendly that made the tour an amazing experience. Tauranga is a beautiful port with loads to offer be it nature or cultural experiences. Will be back!

Richard_O

04 Mar, 2024

Kerry was a wonderful driver/guide on your journey around Tauranga. Because of his love of New Zealand and the area where he was born, he conveyed enthusiasm and excitement for sharing the journey with us. Every element of the tour highlighted another aspect of this area. Highlights for us were a visit to a kiwi farm and the Māori cultural show. We highly recommend this all-day tour from our cruise ship with an easy meet-up to start the tour and a return right on time.

John_M

22 Feb, 2024

Enjoyed small group travel w Thiery. He was very personable and a great guide. Highest rating! Many great spots of beautiful scenery

Douglas_T

17 Feb, 2024

All of the places visited were fantastic. Kiwi fruit farm, blue and green lakes, the Māori village welcome. Ceremony and the close up visit to the geyser, boiling mud and water.

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