From Tauranga. Private Day Tour. "Te Puia" Geysers. Rotorua

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.
We visit a kiwifruit orchard (3 billion-dollar horticultural industry in the region) Drive through lush farmland, native bush, pine forest plantations and scenic lakes district. New Zealand hinterland at its best.
Arriving at Te Puia, see, smell & hear "Pohutu Geyser" the biggest geyser in the southern hemisphere, rumbling noisily as it erupts, a stream of steam and boiling water up to 30 meters (100ft)
Marvel at the display of bubbling mud & hot water pools in a steaming volcanic landscape! All very safe.
Experience a traditional Maori welcome, an entertaining cultural performance, and the fierce Haka.
See NZ's iconic kiwi bird, pre-European Maori village, wood carving, and flax weaving.
We explore Rotorua's lakefront, highlights, govt gardens, and historical architectural gem the Elizabethan Spa Bath House.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand

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.

Stop At: Te Puke, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

We visit a working kiwifruit orchard. This is an opportunity to taste the Green, Gold & new Red variety Kiwifruit. Your experienced guide explains the fascinating history of these special fruits and how they are grown. Take the opportunity to try a real kiwi fruit ice cream. Duration: 25 minutes.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Long Mile Road The Redwoods, Rotorua 3046 New Zealand

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.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand

Te Puia Geysers: Heartland of Rotorua's geothermal activity & Maori culture. See and experience 'Pohutu' geyser the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere in action rumbling away as it erupts boiling water and steam up to 100 feet. An awesome sight. See & smell boiling mud pools, hot water pools, steam vents, a steaming volcanic landscape.



Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Rotorua, Rotorua, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

The best of Rotorua. We explore Rotorua's lakefront and highlights. Admire the beautiful pristine Government Gardens and historical architectural gem the Elizabethan Spa Bath House.
We return to the Port via the old scenic Rotorua to Tauranga highway on time on board your ship well before the sailing hour.
A wonderful tour and great memories of New Zealand holiday.