Port of Tauranga, Te Puia/Redwoods TreeWalk Glowworms/Hells Gate

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 30 minutes

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Join our local driver guides for a fun filled good old Kiwi Day out! Start the day as strangers and end as friends is our motto. We are sure you will have a fabulous day out and get to experience a "taste of Rotorua". Join us in experiencing Te Puia which is home to Pohutu Geyser which erupts multiple times in a day, bubbling mud, the kiwi conservation centre and Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where you will see the craftsmen/women at work weaving, wood and bone/ponamu carving. Dine in Pataka Kai for lunch. Next stop Redwoods Treewalk which is a breathtaking view of our Redwood Forest from above on a 700 metre track suspended amongst the forest. Venture into a breathtaking 70-metre eco cave at Redwoods Glowworms - filled with dramatic rock formations and a dazzling display of over 5,000 glowworms. Lastly a soak at Hells Gate in the mud bath followed by a mineral pool which is great for soothing any aches and pains. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of New Zealand.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If you have a fear of heights you can walk through the base of the forest instead of on the Treewalk

If you are pregnant you can participate in everything expect the mud bath

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Entry into attractions

TePuia’s cultural food & beverage experience makes for a truly unforgettable feast. See spectacular geothermal views while enjoying a range of delicious Kiwi flavours. The menus infuse Māori flavours

Swimwear is not provided, however can be hired from Hells Gate at a charge of $5.00 each

What To Expect

Te Puia

For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Come face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi, in our brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre. Be mesmerized by exploding mud pools all throughout the valley and gaze at beautifully crafted Māori-made artwork and sculptures visible throughout Te Puia. Watch carvers and weavers demonstrate their skills at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and hear our guides share stories passed down from their ancestors. Our wānanga (school) is a lighthouse for indigenous culture, worldwide. We are honoured to open the doors to our wānanga and show you the work of internationally recognised artists. Our Hāngī Buffet Lunch features fusions of Māori and international flavours.

2 hours • Admission Included

Redwoods Treewalk

Discover the magic of the Redwoods with two unforgettable eco-tourism experiences - Redwoods Glowworms and Redwoods Treewalk. Venture into a breathtaking 70-metre eco cave at Redwoods Glowworms - filled with dramatic rock formations and a dazzling display of over 5,000 glowworms, then continue the magic with Redwoods Treewalk - a 700-metre award-winning treetop walk featuring 34 exquisite lanterns by renowned designer David Trubridge, suspended 9–20 metres above the forest floor. Perfect for nature lovers and explorers alike.

1 hour • Admission Included