Private Tour
Private Tauranga Day Trip - Te Puia Geysers. A Volcanic Landscape
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Cruise Ship Day Tour.
Go First Class - Exclusive Small Group Private Tour: Max 4 people.
Your adventure begins when I pick you up from the port gates.
See the best hot spots, highlights & hidden secrets, Mount Maunganui surf beach, pass through picturesque countryside, dairy farms, Kiwi fruit orchards, pine plantations & lakes district as we make our way to Rotorua.
We take an easy stroll through the Redwoods Forest under awesome 75-feet high Redwoods & beautiful giant tree ferns forest.
Arriving at "Te Puia" Geysers a steaming volcanic landscape we are greeted with a fierce-some welcome by Māori warriors.
Your Māori guide takes you on this amazing tour as they explains the wonderful history of the geothermal activity.
See the native kiwi bird, wood & greenstone carvers working in traditional ways. Surrounded by, boiling mud, hot water pools, & the thrilling sight of "Pohutu" geyser erupting boiling water & steam 100 ft an amazing display of force.
Plenty to see & enjoy on this tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Collapsible wheel chairs ok
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Full audio commentary.
Bottled water
Professional local kiwi tour guide/driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission tickets are not included - they are paid on the day by credit/debit card.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
After leaving Tauranga Port we tour downtown Mount Maunganui, a popular Kiwi holiday destination and it's stunning white sandy surf beach, voted best in New Zealand.
Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
Redwoods Forest. A wonderful experience like no other, a short walk amongst huge 118 - year- old, 75-foot high redwood trees. Marvel at the natural beauty of our forest. A peaceful haven as you surround yourself with these gentle giants, native flora & sweeping silver ferns.
Options
From Tauranga - "Te Puia" Geysers - Rotorua - Private Shore Excursion
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rotorua and more!
Robin C,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved seeing the kiwis grow on a vine and amazing redwoods! The waterfalls and watching the rafting was so fun! Then to Te Puia and learning about the Māori culture and the geothermal fields! And we saw two kiwis! Amazing and full day….thank you!
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