Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

4.4 · 468 Reviews

Overview

***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

Additional Info

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.”

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