Private tour in Tauranga Patrick L

Tauranga to Rotorua "Te Puia Geysers" Boiling Mud-Hot Pools & Māori Culture. Private Shore Excursion.

Tour #508426
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Includes all fees

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up to 4 people

6 hours

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Tauranga tour:

Go First Class - Exclusive Private Small Group Tour. Your adventure begins when I pick you up from your ship. See our best hot spots, highlights/hidden secrets, starting with a tour of Mount Maunganui surf beach, voted best in New Zealand, passing through picturesque countryside, lush dairy farms, Kiwi fruit orchards, pine forests, lakes district as we make our way to Rotorua. We take an easy stroll through the Redwoods Forest under awesome 75-feet high redwoods & giant tree ferns. Arriving at "Te Puia" Geysers a steaming volcanic landscape we are greeted with a fierce-some welcome by Māori warriors. Your professional Māori guide takes you on this amazing tour as they explain the wonderful history of the tribe and geothermal activity See the native kiwi bird, wood/greenstone carvers working in traditional ways. Surrounded by, boiling mud, hot water pools see the thrilling sight of "Pohutu" geyser erupting boiling water & steam 100 ft high, an amazing display of force. Plenty to see & enjoy on this tour!

Your Tauranga tour itinerary

After pick up from Tauranga Port we proceed to our main destination, "Te Puia" Geysers, Rotorua. We drive through lush green countryside, dairy farms, kiwifruit orchards, pine forests, and the scenic lakes district, before arriving at spectacular Okere Waterfall. We visit the Redwood Forest for a short stroll amongst the majestic tree ferns and towering 75 feet high Coastal Redwood trees. Arriving at "Te Puia" Geysers, we are greeted with a fierce traditional Māori welcome and an opportunity to join the Māori cultural group in their traditional dances and the fearsome haka. See the elusive nocturnal Kiwi bird, pre-European Māori village, and wood & greenstone carving, as your guide walks you through the park. A surreal 2 hr. guided tour & Haka experience exploring this steaming volcanic wonderland. We explore downtown Rotorua, the beautiful Government Gardens and the lakefront - we drive back to Tauranga Port via steep gorges and spectacular countryside. An awesome day out.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Go First Class - Book Your Tour With Confidence. Your tour vehicle is a luxury 4 seat plus tour guide / driver Nissan Elgrand with plenty space to relax and enjoy your tour. My vehicle is safe, clean, comfortable and has passed stringent Certificate of Fitness inspection by NZ transport Authority as safe passenger service vehicles. In addition, I hold a NZ Passenger Service License.

What's included
  • Other: Free chilled bottled water Audio commentary. Dual air-conditioned luxury vehicle. Entry tickets to Te Puia not included.
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Tickets: Admissions tickets can be purchased on the day by credit / debit card or cash on the day.
  • Private Transportation With Driver
  • Accommodation
Meeting location

2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, 3116 New Zealand

Airport: ,Cruise: By Guide: Cruise ship tours: start times will fit in with ship arrival/departure times. 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. A reminder will be sent 10 days prior to the tour date. I guarantee to have you back to the waiting ship on board well before sailing time. I have never missed a ship! For local accommodation pickup, the start time is more flexible.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Day Trip

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

6 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Duration:

6 hours

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