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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

4.4(469)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 469 reviews7 hFree cancellationBy Zealandier Tours
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About this activity

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES***

Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand by all tourists. As you only have a small window of opportunity to visit we have created an itinerary to showcase some of what we think makes this place so special. The two main interests which make people visit is Maori Culture & Geothermal Activity. This tour showcases the area where your ship is docked (Mount Maunganui) before we depart for the city of Rotorua. Enroute we showcase all which creates the namesake of the Bay of Plenty. Arriving at Rotorua's only Living Maori Village of its kind - Whakarewarewa - you will receive a traditional welcome and invited by a local to join them on a guided tour of this unique place. A village which lives on top of an active geothermal valley and has learnt to harness the powers of mother nature to aid their daily living needs for 100's of year. See geysers, steaming fumaroles , bubbling hot pools and much more.

What's included

  • ✓Driver/guide
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Tasting of local fare
  • ✓Port pickup and drop-off
  • ✓Live commentary on board
  • ✓Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
  • ✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

  • There is a flagpole directly outside the main port of Tauranga office buiding, which is on the corner of Salisbury Ave and The Mall. We will be standing alongside our large whiteboard positioned on the grass area under the flagpole.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • Please bring sun protection and jackets for cooler weather
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • ALL OUR TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES.
  • “As numbers are limited, we encourage booking only when you’re confident of attending. This allows us to operate comfortably and fairly for all guests.”

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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