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21 reviews
Location: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Product code: 6042PRTKKEPUKETI
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Puketi Nature Trail, Puketi Kauri Forest, Kerikeri New ZealandAfter pickup from your cruise ship, you'll head to the Puketi forest to start your rainforest adventure. Follow your friendly local guide along well-marked paths as you explore this subtropical forest. You'll learn about the flora and fauna and walk among towering kauri trees. Kauri trees are found only in New Zealand’s North Island and are among the world’s most ancient forests, with ancestors in the Jurassic period. Your guide will share legends of the Maori people and stories from European colonial history as you stroll by thundering waterfalls and magnificent trees, including two of the largest kauri in New Zealand. Keep an eye out for native birds such as the rare kokako, which was only recently reintroduced to the forest. You'll marvel at the variety of the 370 recorded species of plants – some not found anywhere else in the world! You’ll witness conservation efforts in the forest, learn the Maori names for some tree species and come to understand the ecology and legends of the kauri tree. Also enjoy a stop for refreshments around the halfway point of your walk.At the end of the tour, you will be returned to your ship with great memories from this excursion into the lush Puketi forest. Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Bay of Islands port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.Duration: 2 hours
Supplier Name
Adventure Puketi
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,Minimum age is 5 years,A maximum of 8 people per booking,Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Full day tour if option selected),Medium fitness level required on half day walk, higher level of fitness required on full day walk.,Please bring good walking shoes, sunscreen, hat and day pack.,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 6 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands
Inclusions:
Coffee and/or Tea,Local guide,Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship,Port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions:
Food and drinks, unless specified,Gratuities
Traveler Reviews
Ian picked us up in his Toyota Land Cruiser and took us to the Puketi Kauri forest. What a great tour. Just me and my wife! A brilliant trip. Many thanks.
Reviewed by: geoffreym628, 03/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
I am not 100% certain this is the right tour but we booked it from our ship the Ruby Princess, so I think this is the one. At any rate, we enjoyed our trip to the Puketi Kauri Forest. We were taken from the port on a large bus out to the forest, where we were given a tour and explanation of the kauri trees and other plants by Anna (and it was her first day). We learned a lot about the importance of these trees to the Maori people, as well as some of the culture/beliefs about their gods like Tane Mahuta.
Reviewed by: maserk, 02/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
We did a shore excursion trip with Puketi Rainforest Tours last week. Ian picked us up as we came off our ship, and drove us to the start point, providing a positive and gracious commentary as he drove. His wife Barbara drove us back to town after the tour, and dropped us as planned and on time. Everything came off like clockwork. Helen led our small (three customers) tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the flora and the birds and the moths. Her bird calls were a pleasant surprise. She went into a bit more detail than we wanted, actually, but that's just us. She answered all our questions to our complete satisfaction. It was a great encounter.
Reviewed by: tompropsttx, 01/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
We did a shore excursion trip with Puketi Rainforest Tours last week. Ian picked us up as we came off our ship, and drove us to the start point, providing a positive and gracious commentary as he drove. His wife Barbara drove us back to town after the tour, and dropped us as planned and on time. Everything came off like clockwork. Helen led our small (three customers) tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the flora and the birds and the moths. Her bird calls were a pleasant surprise. She went into a bit more detail than we wanted, actually, but that's just us. She answered all our questions to our complete satisfaction. It was a great encounter.
Reviewed by: Tom P, 01/14/2020 12:00:00 AM
Ian was very knowledgeable and made the night walk a fun and informative experience. A great way to experience New Zealand native bush and even as a local gave us a fresh perspective. Awesome to see the kauri trees, not so much the wetas!
Reviewed by: HattieCoco, 12/31/2019 12:00:00 AM
Puketi Rainforest Hike, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
