Private Tour

Tauranga to Rotorua "Whaka Living Māori Village" Shore Excursion.

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Go First Class - Exclusive Small Group Private Tour: Max 4 people.

See and experience a living Māori village. The villagers have built their homes amongst erupting geysers, boiling mud, steam vents, & hot pools. They use natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe & heat their homes. Walk amongst the wonders of the Whakarewarewa Valley as our professional Maori guide explains the history of the village, where the Tuhourangi / Ngati Wahiao tribe has lived for over 200 years. See Pohutu the biggest active geyser in the southern hemisphere erupting up to 100 feet.

On this tour, you will see NZ’s best surf beach, stunning scenery, kiwifruit orchards, the scenic lakes district, beautiful farmland, native bush, pine plantation & dairy farms.

We take a short stroll through the breathtaking, giant, 70 ft high, 120 year old Redwood Forest & wonder at the natural beauty.

We explore Rotorua’s lakefront, hotspots & pristine Government Gardens. Plenty to see and do 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

Professional local kiwi guide

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Full audio commentary

Admission tickets are not included - they can be paid on the day by credit/debit card.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

See the world-famous Pohutu Geyser erupt up to 30 meters boiling mud, hot pools, thermal vents, surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape. Experience the traditional Maori cultural performance set in the heart of the village where you will see the fearsome Haka, dance, and song. On your tour we visit a Kiwi Fruit Orchard, the regions 3 billion dollars horticultural industry, take in the lakes, farmland, native bush, pine plantations, and scenic Redwood Forest before returning you to Port and your awaiting ship, on time on board well before the sailing hour

2 hours • Admission Not Included