6 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion From Tauranga

4.5

225 reviews

Available languages

English

From NZD 180

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Overview

See, hear, smell, touch and taste on this full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. Experience the unique and special natural beauty of The Bay of Plenty. You will visit some out of the way spots that not everyone knows about and will go where the big buses don't. This tour is not a shuttle and will not drop you off anywhere to explore on your own. It is a fully guided small-group tour with a knowledgeable, fun and friendly tour guide. Along the way you will see and learn about the uniqueness that is New Zealand and you will learn about the geothermal region of Rotorua and its significance to the Maori people. We do not visit the commercial geothermal reserves on this tour, but we do see boiling mud pools, crystal clear bubbling hot springs, volcanic lakes and picturesque forests.

Please note that the ticket sent to you by Viator/TripAdvisor will show the standard tour departure time, we will advise an updated time when you book the tour which may be different, this is the one to use.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Family friendly tour

Tour departure time may change due to early and/or late ship arrivals and departures

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We suggest layers with hats and sunscreen

You must provide your own infant/baby seat if required.

The Tree Walk involves walking up a ramp to approx 20 metres above ground and then walking along up 28 swing rope bridges between the trees. It is safe and secure but good mobility is needed as there are steps in some areas.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Redwoods Treewalk

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fully Guided Tour with commentary

We provide a snack of a traditional Hangi Meat and/or vegetable pastry pie

Port pickup and drop-off

Experienced professional guide

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6 hour Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion From Tauranga

Operated by Cruise Tours Tauranga

Reviews

4.5

225 reviews

163

Simon tour guide was...
Ram N,Dec 14, 2024
5.0
Simon tour guide was amazing. He has a wealth of knowledge. All his recommendations were amazing. The hangi pie which he undersold was amazing. Will definitely recommend this tour.
Redwood Forest treetops and Rotorua
Tammy S,Dec 2, 2024
5.0
Fantastic tour. Easy to find meet up point, very well organised and amazing tour guide. Surprise lunch included which was great. Stopped off along the way to see kiwi farm and beach. Enjoyed by all. Treetops we loved as a family. Rotorua definitely an experience of a lifetime.
More Walking, Less Talking
Michele A,Nov 11, 2024
3.0
We booked this expecting less time in the van and more time walking seeing sights. Timeline is accurate but not having mapped it out, we didn't realize it's mainly a driving tour. Redwood Forest Walk is highlight of tour. It's a blast, so peaceful in the forest, the redwoods are majestic, the bridges easy to traverse. Putting our feet in the hot springs of Kuirau Park was nice. The countryside is lovely. We stopped @ a kiwi farm for a few minutes which was interesting. They should either pay to go into the native Maori village Whakarewarea or skip it as we stood around a long while waiting for paid tours to move on & lunch to be ready. Lunch was uninspiring & we won't be seeking out hangi, bland & dry. This is a long tour, 6.5 hours for us. Our driver/guide Brian was knowledgeable, witty, and attentive. Because he has so much to share he does so nearly the entire time. Our group of 16 would've been fine without knowing every fact of Tauranga & area.
enjoyable
kathleen b,Nov 11, 2024
4.0
enjoyed all the sights especially Māori visit and lunch. The tour could have been shortened as multiple stops including lunch were too long Guide was great but talked too much
Take this tour!
Lucy W,Nov 11, 2024
5.0
Really nice tour, excellent guide, we visited several places for thermal hot springs, had a nice lunch in Maori village, looked around the village a bit, stopped at the beautiful lake (caldera) and visited the redwoods (walked in tree tops), and stopped at a kiwi farm, a lot to see in one day!