Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

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Voted our most popular Tour - This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing this diverse landscape including Mt Maunganui, NZ Kiwi and farming country, the Rotorua 8 lakes, with a focus on the geothermal area of Whakarewarewa village. Enjoy a brief concert here emphasising the rich Maori culture with song, dance and stories.

On the way to Rotorua, marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, before a 45 minute drive from the coast slowly ascending up the central plateau, through Kiwifruit plantations (we plan to stop so you can see these vines in full foilage/fruit) and typical NZ pastoral farmland to our furthest inland destination, Rotorua. Take in the most popular sites of interest - Blue & Green lakes, view Mt Tarawera (erupted 1886) across the most gorgeous lake, walk through NZ native bush full of ferns and tall podocarps like an 1800's pioneer or Maori warrior. visit the mud pools of Kuirau Park, take a peek at the geysers (incl. famous Pohutu)

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Port pickup and drop off

Lunch

What To Expect

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

Stop and talk about this beautiful area, we tell how that James Cook discovered in 1769

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Kiwifruit Country

Driving through 25,000 acres of Te Puke kiwi orchards, we give you a comprehensive and interesting narrative on the development of this fruit in our country, a brief rundown of the techniques utilised in growing it and it's importance to our local economy, as well as we stop at kurts 12 acre orchard for a closer inspection. You'll be impressed, I assure you

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

Pickup included

Reviews

4.53

64 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Toby of Arrow Tour is great
Mon A,
Mar 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Toby of Arrow Tour made our day just perfect. He is very knowledgeable and patiently find toilet stop for us. The places visit was memorable and his deep knowledge made it more special.
A fantastic snapshot of the Rotoura area!
Sudha K,
Mar 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A wonderful way to learn about Maori culture, see the geothermal pools, a geyser and walk in the NZ rainforest! Also got to see a Kiwi farm and 3 of the lakes in the Rotoura region. Toby our guide was very informative and passionate about NZ!
The best of Rotorua!
Julia T,
Mar 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Toby took us on the best tour of Rotorua! He offered so much info about the area and even took us off the beaten path for great experiences! A short hike through the beautiful rainforest, drove us to the best view areas, visited an incredible kiwi farm, and a highlight was the Maori geothermal springs and Maori cultural performance. It was a great day and I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this tour! Great experience!
Wonderful guide and itinerary
Shirley C,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great trip with our guide, Toby. He was very informative and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him and the company.
Although a long drive,...
gjl,
Feb 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Although a long drive, the scenery was lovely, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Māori village and show as well as the active geo thermal area. We had a great guide and I highly recommend this unique tour.