Itinerary
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Stop At: Rotorua, Rotorua, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
This tour starts in Mount Maunganui where you will hear the legend of how the mountain Mauao got his name. See New Zealand’s most popular beach and listen to the history of the Bay of Plenty learning about the arrival of the first people.
Leaving Tauranga we head to Kiwifruit Country, where you can taste the kiwifruit and learn about how we grow the best kiwifruit in the world.
Before we get to Rotorua we stop at Okere Falls. Known for its waterfalls and white water rafting and take a short walk through an example of our New Zealand forest.
In Rotorua we stop at Te Puia home of the famous Pohutu, and Prince of Wales Feathers Geysers and mud pools. Your guide will take you on a tour of the park sharing about the Maori culture, the history of the area and how the Maori lived day to day along with beautiful views of the geothermal areas. The tour will end with a cultural performance including a welcome on to the Marae or meeting house, examples of traditional songs and the famous haka.
Duration: 6 hours