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Private tour in Tauranga Wendy B
Rotorua Redwood Forest Tree Walk and Wai O Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
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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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Discover the Vibrant Geothermal Wonders of Wai O Tapu and Walk Among the Majestic Redwoods
Overview of your Tauranga tour
Feel the spirit of the 120 year old Redwood gentle giants while walking along the suspended ecological walkway above the forest peaks. The walkway has been designed to preserve the trees, plants and natural environment while giving you the most unique experience from above. We then take in Wai O Tapu, home to New Zealands most spectacular geothermal attraction, thousands of years in the making. This makes for a photographers delight with the coloured springs, bubbling mud, and huge volcanic craters. Time allowing, you may wish to bathe in the Waikite Valley hot pools being 100% pure geothermal mineral waters, surrounded by nature overlooking a steaming river. This tour takes in unique scenery, driving past Farmland, Kiwi fruit Orchards, Forestry and Rotoruas many lakes.
Your Tauranga tour itinerary
- Pick up at agreed time. - Drive around the Mount Maunganui famous Surf Beach. - We take a unique scenery tour past farmland, Kiwi Fruit Orchards, Forestry and many lakes on our way to Rotorua. - Arrive at Waitapu for our walk among the Geo Thermal area. - You have the option of a warm soak at the Waikite Hot Pools. - Lunch - This is flexible. You can decide on the day. - Captivating journey through Redwood tree walk. -It is now time to drive back to ship.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
VW Caravelle 8 seater Van with opening double doors for ease of access. The Van is conditioned for extra comfort. I pride myself on keeping the van up to a high standard of cleanliness and have a supply of water for my guests.
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4 The Mall, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, 3116, New Zealand
Cruise Ship Airport Tauranga Hotel
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