Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
Overview
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Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm (we will confirm with you prior).
On arrival into Port of Tauranga, a day of sightseeing, story telling & cultural connection awaits...
Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic views.
We begin with a visit to the Government Gardens, you'll see the Whangapipiro Rachel Pool known for its therapeutic water.
Come face to face with the big Californian Redwoods at Whakarewarewa Forest, over 55,000 hectares.
Take a walk at Kuirau Park, discover hissing, roaring & bubbling geothermal activity. Take off your shoes & enjoy a warm foot spa in one of the foot pools (towels provided).
Next stop Lake Tarawera, meaning burnt spear, one of the largest lakes in New Zealand.
Time permitting, we may stop at Te Puia for souvenir shopping.
On our journey back to your ship, sit back and enjoy the memories you made while you were exploring “our backyard”.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable footwear is recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Towels for foot spa
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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights Tour
Operated by Tino Pai Tours
Reviews
5 reviews
Entirely disappointing!
Ronni S,
Mar 2, 2025
1.00Too far to travel for too little to see. The last stop was the coastal beach which was walking distance from the pier and by far the most beautiful. The 10 minute roadside stop at a Kiwi farm was a wasted opportunity. Appreciating that Sheryl had a sincere love of NZ, she only provided us a bare minimum of history or information along the 2, yes 2 hour drive in each direction.
This is an excellent way...
Rebecca H,
Mar 1, 2025
5.00This is an excellent way to see a wide range of Rotorua. Our day was packed with lakes, birds, hot springs, a botanical garden, redwoods, and kiwis (the fruit, not the birds). We got lots of photos and a great overview of the area.
Small group with big thanks
sharon l,
Feb 7, 2025
5.00Our small group enjoyed the beautiful sights in Rotorua and Tauranga with our guide, driver, singer...Tom. Tom was very informative and even played guitar and sang a song or two in his native language..what a treat. All the stops were breathtaking....enjoyed each stop, especially the foot baths!! Started with excellent communication prior to trip..on how, where to find them once off the ship..it was a great day..and had time for lunch on our own at lical mall..
Rotorua Tour
Carol L,
Jan 18, 2025
5.00Excellent tour. Well worth the price. Messina our tour guide was very informative and very proud of her native heritage
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