Viator Tours

TOURS & ACTIVITIES / NEW ZEALAND / TAURANGA

Full-Day Small-Group Rotorua Shore Excursion From Tauranga

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Location: Tauranga, New Zealand
Duration: 6 hours
Product code: 15629P2

Overview

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Kuirau Park, Ranolf Street and Lake Road, Rotorua New ZealandThis area of Rotorua is literally a hot bed of geothermal activity, with steaming lakes and bubbling mud pools. A visit to the foot bathing area lets you enjoy the warm waters that naturally occur throughout the region. Take a walk through the park to see the steaming lakes and the location of the last eruption here on 2001.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Sulphur Point, 1 Queens Drive, Rotorua 3010 New ZealandWe make a stop here on the edge of Lake Rotorua to see the effect the geothermal activity has on the lake, right in the heart of Rotorua. A popular spot for many of the native birds that also enjoy the warm waters created by the outflows from the nearby geysers and hot water springs.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New ZealandWe make a stop in the Government Gardens, location of the Rotorua Bathhouse and Museum, the famous Blue Baths and the naturally occurring Rachel's Spring, source of the geothermal water for the Polynesian Spa. Chance for some great photos and to walk through the extensive flower displays.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kiwifruit Country, 316 State Highway 33, Paengaroa 3189 New ZealandVisit to a kiwifruit orchard is one of the "must see" activities when visiting the Bay of Plenty and specifically Te Puke, the birthplace of the New Zealand kiwi fruit industry. Time here to sample some of the many products derived from this iconic fruit. Get up close to the vines and learn about the story behind this great New Zealand success.Duration: 15 minutes

Supplier Name

Cruise Tours Tauranga

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Family friendly tour,Tour departure time may change due to early and/or late ship arrivals and departures,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We suggest layers with hats and sunscreen,You must provide your own infant/baby seat if required.,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Inclusions:

Experienced professional guide,Fully Guided Tour with commentary,Port pickup and drop-off,Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

Lunch

REVIEWS

Traveler Reviews

The tour itself and the tour guide could not have been more wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the area, took us to all the great sights. It was very well paced for our unfortunately short shore day. We did tons that day and saw soo many beautiful sights - all very diverse.
Some of our fellow travelers did not show up for the tour at the assigned time so we left without them after waiting about 40 minutes. We were about 35 minutes into our tour when the driver got a call that they had finally arrived. I felt they should have just lost out on their money for the tour. One of them was ill but I’m not sure why the other 7 or so could not have been on time. The problem is that once you accommodate this type of group they continue to expect it. they were always late back to the vehicle with no regard for our time.
anyway the tour guide handled them well and made a great day for all of us. Redwood forest = amazing!!

Reviewed by: Dolly H M, 04/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

The tour itself and the tour guide could not have been more wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the area, took us to all the great sights. It was very well paced for our unfortunately short shore day. We did tons that day and saw soo many beautiful sights - all very diverse. Some of our fellow travelers did not show up for the tour at the assigned time so we left without them after waiting about 40 minutes. We were about 35 minutes into our tour when the driver got a call that they had finally arrived. I felt they should have just lost out on their money for the tour. One of them was ill but I’m not sure why the other 7 or so could not have been on time. The problem is that once you accommodate this type of group they continue to expect it. they were always late back to the vehicle with no regard for our time. anyway the tour guide handled them well and made a great day for all of us. Redwood forest = amazing!!

Reviewed by: DollyH_M, 04/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

Gary Stickler, our guide, was most informative and helpful...answering a myriad of questions. The drive was delightful as we passed from Tauranga to Rotorua, w/ great stops along the way.

Reviewed by: nancysZ1979YT, 04/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

this trip was ust what we were looking for. A small group and a small mini bus so very comfortable. the sites that we isted gave us an insite into life around the island. Garry S was great and managed the group perfectly he gave us enough information without being overlaoded. we enjoyed the redwood forrest and the hot springs and the waterfall was amazing. It was a great trip and well organized all round

Reviewed by: 247joyc, 04/02/2020 12:00:00 AM

Ended with app 20 in our 'small' group tour. That said, bus was adequate and our guide very good. Allow for mandatory commercial stops which we thought we would avoid. Overall, enjoyed the sights - thermal features not on the scale of YNP but still very interesting and some quite different. Planted tree forests were really good as well. Many species including California redwoods commingled with giant ferns.

Reviewed by: W6791ANdouglasc, 03/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

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