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Private tour in Tauranga Wendy B
Rotorua Geothermal Village- Shore Excursion
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I am Wendy and I will be your Shore Excursion tour guide - a born and bred true "Kiwi" and very proud of my country! I have been tour guiding for 11 years and grew up in this lovely part of the world. As a child we went on family holidays to the beach in our caravan, spending all day swimming, fishing and exploring nature. I am sure my mother had many anxious moments waiting for our return. I now enjoy riding my Electric bike on the many bike trails within NZ, walking my dogs and eating good food. I left NZ in my early 20's to travel and have world experiences. Always looking to see where I would like to settle down, the desire was to return to NZ and show people a small part of my country by offering Shore Excursions private tours. As a tour guide I will take you to my favourite sights and places off the beaten track. I am a great story teller and enjoy sharing my tales of New Zealand to create lasting memories for you to take home. Come with me on a day of exploration and sightseeing as we tour in my backyard. . . . . . . . The Stunning Bay of Plenty …. with inviting Beaches, Geothermal Activity, Maori Culture, Hobbiton and warm friendly people. We seem to have it all. My tours are flexible and I will work in with your preferences for your day out. We can have an action packed day or take a more leisurely pace ensuring you arrive back at your ship on time. I look forward to welcoming you on board my VW air conditioned van for a day of exploring. I hold a NZ Passenger Service Operators Licence and my van has a NZ safe service certificate. I have traveled extensively though out the world and hold a Teaching English Certificate. No Restrictions
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Visit our Whakarewarewa Geo Thermal Living Village.
Overview of your Tauranga tour
Would you like a true NZ day out with me? You may have heard the term "KIWI" when relating to a NZ person... and yes the name came from the nocturnal bird. Hence we do not see them active during the day. We have the only living Maori Village in NZ. You will learn how they lived, bathed and see hot springs, boiling mud pools and the famous Photou Geyser, spilling out her steam. Not to forget the Cultural performance with the famous war dance called the "HAKA". This Village is a very special place and we are privileged to be shown this by their local guide. We visit the Redwood Forest with its filtering light and dense canopy, creating a lush environment for Ferns and Flora. During our drive to Rotorua we will pass by lush Forestry, Kiwi Fruit Orchards, Farmland, and many lakes around Rotorua. This tour is a day of panoramic scenery, education and true NZ living connecting you to nature.
Your Tauranga tour itinerary
- Pick up from Port or Hotel - Drive around the Harbour and famous surf beach. - Begin our drive to Rotorua for our adventures and sightseeing. - A tour with the local guides of Whakarewarewa village to see the geysers, springs and cultrual performance. Here you will join a group to be led by the local guide. - We head to the Redwood Forest known for its mountain bike trails and many walks. - We can have lunch or you may wish to eat at the many Cafes within walking distance to your ship. - Return to ship.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
VW Caravelle 8 person mini van with opening double doors for easy access. The van is air conditioned for extra comfort. I pride myself on keeping the van to a high standard of cleanliness and well maintained for my guests safety and comfort.
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4 The Mall, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, 3116, New Zealand
I will meet you at the Cruise Ship Port, Hotel or Tauranga Airport.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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