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Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour: Explore Natural Bush, Geysers, and Mud Pools
4.9
98 Ratings
Mount Maunganui
Explore Te Puia, where the renowned Pohutu Geyser resides. This is the biggest geyser located in the southern hemisphere. An expert guide will lead you through the native forest, geysers, and mud pools, culminating in a spectacular walk on the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace.
Explore Te Puia, where the renowned Pohutu Geyser resides. This is the biggest geyser located in the southern hemisphere. An expert guide will lead you through the native forest, geysers, and mud pools, culminating in a spectacular walk on the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Maunganui - Your driver/guide will take you on a wonderful sightseeing experience to the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal locations. Departing from the port gates you will travel through Mount Maunganui township past Mauao the iconic landmark mountain and one of New Zealand’s most popular beaches “The Mount Main Beach” home of surfing,…
- Mount Maunganui - Your driver/guide will take you on a wonderful sightseeing experience to the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal locations. Departing from the port gates you will travel through Mount Maunganui township past Mauao the iconic landmark mountain and one of New Zealand’s most popular beaches “The Mount Main Beach” home of surfing, professional beach volleyball and surf lifesaving competitions. Hear about the forming of the landscape, the arrival of man and the founding of the city, through to the different produce grown in the province and what modern life is like in the area.
What's Included
- Entry into Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver/guide
- 12 seater modern, clean air conditioned minivan for your comfort and safety
- Entry into Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver/guide
- 12 seater modern, clean air conditioned minivan for your comfort and safety
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- No Swimming on this tour
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- No Swimming on this tour
Additional Information
- Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
- Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
Location
Port of Tauranga Ltd
Salisbury Avenue
Please meet at the WICKED WANDERS sign board on the grassy mound opposite the port gates.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(98 Ratings)
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Carlsx3619jr
Apr 8, 2025
Perfect experience - Fantastic service. Russel was a great guide! He was very Knowledgeable and fun. He went out of the way to make a visit relaxed and enjoyable
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Laura_m
Mar 20, 2025
What a great day! Enjoyed... - What a great day! Enjoyed learning more about the Mauori culture. The arts and craft tour was amazing.
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Mark
Mar 20, 2025
A Very Nice Tour and Guide! - Russell was the best guide we ever had! He was at the pick up point with the names of his guests displayed and greeted us immediately. He was a very good driver and local historian. He knows his tours and handles everything. He is actually still helping us out with helping us out replacing some souvenirs we purchased during his tour and misplaced. This man will win the Viatour award in 2025. (If there is such a thing) We have used Viatours quite often around the globe and Russell ranks among the best in our opinion.
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Sugartoypoodle
Mar 19, 2025
Make your own unforgettable memories! - This tour was truly amazing! I gained a profound appreciation for Māori culture, and the highlights were many: the magical geysers, the unforgettable sight of kiwi birds, and the breathtaking Redwood forest. The brief stop at a kiwi plantation was also a valuable addition. A special thank you to our knowledgeable and engaging guide, Russel, who made the experience even more exceptional.
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Lorna_w
Mar 19, 2025
enjoyable day - Our driver was great. The sights she took us to were lovely. Te Puia village was a great experience to learn about the Maoris. It was wonderful to see the 3 kiwi birds and the bubbling mud and geysers too.
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Nadia_m
Mar 18, 2025
Nicolle, the guide was... - Nicolle, the guide was quite knowledgeable, friendly and fun..we loved that she made sure she showed us the redwood forest.
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Frederick_n
Mar 16, 2025
Awesome tour - A most enjoyable experience. Learning about Maori culture, seeing the geyser and bubbling mud where highlights of the trip
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Gtl61
Mar 9, 2025
Book this tour! - If you like smaller groups and individual attention, book this tour! With easy pick up from just outside the cruise port exit and several “extra” picturesque and informative stops, this was one of the best tours we’ve done in New Zealand. Don’t fly half way around the world and miss the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.
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David_h
Mar 8, 2025
Absolutely recommend - We are so glad that we signed up for this tour and Russell was our guide. We saw Kiwi orchid, Rotorua lake, Maori village with performance, geothermal pool, and the National Forest. Russell has a wealth if information. It was a very worth while trip for the price.
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Brenda_l
Mar 23, 2025
Our pickup was from the... - Our pickup was from the cruise port and very convenient. The van was older and crowded. The driver was knowledgeable during the drive and informative. The tour was well led by locals and everything explained. You are given lots of time to look at mud pools, geysers, and the Māori culture performance was great.
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