Private tour in Tauranga Stephen A

Experience Maori Village with Traditional Buffet Lunch

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Stephen A.

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Kia Ora, welcome my name is Stephen and have been living in Tauranga for the past 10 years and providing tours through our beautiful area most of that time. My wife Amanda and our beautiful 3 daughters keep me full of life and on the go when I am not meeting and traveling with our distinguished guests. Personally I love meeting new people and conversing with them in all roles. When not on tour myself I also work at Hobbiton Movie Set where I am a tour guide and bus driver. Absolutely love the environment there, the movie set never gets old and I just adore being outdoors in such majestic countryside. So, if I were to pick my favorite option it would have to be our Hobbiton Tour, followed closely by Ziplining in the Mamaku Forest (Rotorua). I love being on the road, driving, and the conversation with new friends from here and abroad. What I provide; what my tour service provides, is that little extra to make your day feel valued and respected. Your time, your interest, and your family are important to me. I endeavor to treat all my guests as my own family and ensure all possible comforts are provided. What you will find with me and traveling with me is: - A personal tour guide and tour experience - The opportunity to make the day your own, through customization and special requests - Modern European vehicles chosen for their safety and comfort - Extra's refreshments and Wi-Fi provided - Sanitation, Hygiene, and Sanitary provisions within our vehicles Travel with me, and you will be looked after wherever possible. I assure to treat you like family and appreciate your decision to travel with me during your time in Tauranga and the Surrounding areas. I hold a PSL which is a license issued by the NZ Ministry of Transport to provide and operate a passenger-based transport service (a legal requirement in New Zealand). I also hold a valid driver's license to take passengers - an endorsement requiring police screening and medical examination every 5 years. I hold certification in Horticulture with Fruit Production which is a strong industry here in the Bay of Plenty - providing vast global consumption of Kiwifruit and other fruit types and products. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences

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Overview of your Tauranga tour

Your Private Tour will start with a comfortable drive along Pilot Bay and proceed along the wonderful Mount Maunganui beach - our Eastern Coastline. ​Visiting Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Village in the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley with the Largest Geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Here you will experience Maori Culture, and Maori Food with our Hungi Buffet Lunch. With a 1. 5-hour guided tour of Te Puia, you shall see Geothermal Activity, Geyser 'Pohutu' and even see the New Zealand native Kiwi Bird. After lunch, we shall continue to the world-renowned Polynesian Spa. Having around an hour to soak in the healing mineral waters you shall be feeling 10 years younger before we make our comfortable journey back to Tauranga. Refreshments shall be provided during your journey with me in a modern European Vehicle. Group sizes from 1 person to 18 people

Your Tauranga tour itinerary

Your journey, your story let's make the day about you! Depending on where our day starts (collection from where you are staying) we will explore the Mount Maunganui area and make our way along the Coastline toward Papamoa as we head toward Rotorua. Rotorua is the second-largest lake in the North Island and covers 80 square kilometers. At Te Puia you will be guided through the Geo-Thermal Valley and appreciate 'Pohutu Geyser', the local Mud pool, and even our Native Kiwi Bird. Continuing your journey to the spectacular Polynesian Spa you will have time to bathe and relax finding some of that tranquility you may have been searching for. Our day shall conclude with a pleasurable journey back to where it all began. This private tour includes entrances to Te Puia with Hungi Buffet Lunch and Polynesian Spa (towels provided).

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

I have a couple of vehicles suitable for different size groups. Utilizing modern European vehicles I cater to the best comfort and efficiency for both our guests and our environment. There may be a reasonable amount of walking with this tour, so the unaided ability to walk on mixed gradient ground is advised. Executive Sedan is suitable for up to 3 people. Executive Mini-Van for up to 6 people. Luxury Mini-Coach is suitable for up to 18 people.

What's included
Other: -This tour includes transport in one of our executive class vehicles and refreshments. -lunch is included in tour price
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Entrances Included
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Any souvenir shopping is extra at customers expense.
Meeting location

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
1226155
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
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This private tour in Tauranga is perfect for travellers who want to immerse themselves in Maori culture and enjoy a relaxing experience at the Polynesian Spa. It's ideal for those who appreciate a mix of cultural exploration and relaxation, as well as anyone interested in geothermal wonders and traditional Maori cuisine. With transportation included, it's also suitable for groups of up to 18 people, making it a great option for families or friends travelling together.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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