Private Tour Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers
On the highly recommended tour you'll have the chance to visit stunning beaches, sample locally grown kiwifruit, walk through the towering redwoods, and be awed by Rotorua's unique geothermal wonders. Experience a mix of cultural and natural sights with personalised attention from your private guide. Note that entry fees to optional attractions are not included.
What to Expect
Stop 1: Mt Maunganui Main Beach Begin our tour by driving past Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay, hearing the Maori legend and meaning behind its name. Admire the stunning white sand beach at Mt Maunganui Main Beach and take beautiful photos.
Stop 2: Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest Take a break from the city and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Redwoods Forest, where you'll see the famous Silver Fern.
Stop 3: Te Puia (optional) Make an optional stop at Te Puia to explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Take a guided tour and see the famous Pohutu Geyser, watch a cultural show, and wander through the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Centre.
Stop 4: Kuirau Park Discover the geothermal activity of Rotorua at Kuirau Park, where you'll see bubbling mud and boiling hot springs. Take a dip in the healing thermal spring water.
Stop 5: Welcome Bay End the tour by visiting a local Avocado grower's lifestyle block in Welcome Bay, learning about the growth and production of this fruit in the Bay of Plenty region before heading back to Tauranga.
Stop 1: Mt Maunganui Main Beach Begin our tour by driving past Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay, hearing the Maori legend and meaning behind its name. Admire the stunning white sand beach at Mt Maunganui Main Beach and take beautiful photos.
Stop 2: Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest Take a break from the city and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Redwoods Forest, where you'll see the famous Silver Fern.
Stop 3: Te Puia (optional) Make an optional stop at Te Puia to explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Take a guided tour and see the famous Pohutu Geyser, watch a cultural show, and wander through the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Centre.
Stop 4: Kuirau Park Discover the geothermal activity of Rotorua at Kuirau Park, where you'll see bubbling mud and boiling hot springs. Take a dip in the healing thermal spring water.
Stop 5: Welcome Bay End the tour by visiting a local Avocado grower's lifestyle block in Welcome Bay, learning about the growth and production of this fruit in the Bay of Plenty region before heading back to Tauranga.