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Te Puia Geyser Tour: Explore Geothermal Wonders
4.9
150 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 - The driver/guide will provide an exceptional sightseeing journey to the core of New Zealand’s geothermal wonders. Starting from the port gates, the tour travels through Mount Maunganui township, passing Mauao, the iconic mountain landmark, and “The Mount Main Beach,” one of New Zealand’s most beloved beaches. This beach is…
- Mount Maunganui - The driver/guide will provide an exceptional sightseeing journey to the core of New Zealand’s geothermal wonders. Starting from the port gates, the tour travels through Mount Maunganui township, passing Mauao, the iconic mountain landmark, and “The Mount Main Beach,” one of New Zealand’s most beloved beaches. This beach is renowned for surfing, professional beach volleyball, and surf lifesaving competitions. Learn about the landscape’s formation, the arrival of humans, the city’s founding, the diverse produce grown in the province, and insights into modern life in the area.
- Tauranga - Crossing the Tauranga Harbour Bridge, the tour proceeds through the Port of Tauranga. Discover how industry has transformed Tauranga into New Zealand’s busiest port and enjoy breathtaking views of the harbour and surrounding city before heading south through the Mamaku Forest towards Rotorua.
- Te Puia - In Rotorua, the tour stops at Te Puia, home to the renowned Pohutu Geyser, the largest in the southern hemisphere. The guide will lead a tour through the natural bush, geysers, and mud pools, offering a fascinating walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace. Learn about Maori culture, the area’s history, and the daily life of the local Maori people. Witness traditional carving and weaving and visit the Kiwi conservation centre to see native Kiwi birds. The tour concludes with a cultural performance featuring a traditional welcome, songs, and the world-famous haka, followed by a brief visit to the souvenir shop.
- Rotorua District - Before departing Rotorua, the tour drives along the waterfront past the stunning Government Gardens, then exits the city. The final stop is at the redwood forest park for a short walk among the trees before returning to Tauranga through pine forests and rolling farmland, bringing you back to your starting point.
What's Included
- Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Port pickup and drop-off
- 12-seater modern air-conditioned minivan
- Expert local driver/guide with live commentary
- Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Port pickup and drop-off
- 12-seater modern air-conditioned minivan
- Expert local driver/guide with live commentary
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Gratuities
- Swimming or water activities
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Gratuities
- Swimming or water activities
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
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(150 Ratings)
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N6061piandrewr
Mar 20, 2026
This Excursion is Great! - Wow! What a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in learning about the indigenous people of New Zealand and the many natural wonders in New Zealand. The tour was led by a woman named Nicole and she was fantastic! She had such a assessed for life and a profound appreciation for the things we were seeing. I think she had as much fun showing us as we had seeing everything.
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Flguytampa_fl
Mar 20, 2026
Terrific day trip from Tauranga - A wonderful balance of culture and nature! Our excellent guide Nicolle was knowledgeable, engaging, and very informative. We really enjoyed the Maori cultural center and the amazing geyser and Redwood forest. I highly recommend this trip for cruise passengers, stopping here.
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Berndferdinand_k
Mar 19, 2026
Very nice - A very nice trip to Rotorua. The bus the stops and the information were very informative. The stop at the Maori with the performance and the geothermal energy as well as de Geyser were a nice experience.
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Glenn_c
Mar 15, 2026
Zaandam Rotura - The guide was very kind and enthusiastic about sharing Rotura and the surrounding area. We enjoyed the day.
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Inspiration820237
Mar 13, 2026
Definitely a Must See - My wife and I enjoyed the day tour taken from Tauranga after our cruise ship, the Norwegian Spirit docked. Wicked Wanders Tour was as advertised and was enjoyable, especially our introduction to Mauri culture and New Zealand's geothermal events.
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Julia_t
Mar 5, 2026
We had a lovely time on... - We had a lovely time on the tour. The guide was well informed and organised the day very well.
The guides at the village were enthusiastic and passionate about their culture and the show was amazing.
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Kristine_a
Mar 4, 2026
Excellent and amazing tour and Guide! - Our tour guide Nicolle was absolutely amazing. Her knowledge of the area and her exuberance were incredible. She went above and beyond I'm sure what was expected of the tour. She made a couple of stops that were her favorite and not a usual part of the tour. HIGHLY recommend this tour and her in particular.
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Lmw45
Mar 3, 2026
Excellent tour and guides - Nicolie was a great guide with an obvious love of the area and its heritage. Her commentary for the journey was a perfect introduction and when we arrived at Te Puia we were treated to an excellent tour by ‘Mrs T’. You pack in a lot on this tour - highly recommended.
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Carol_e
Mar 2, 2026
Nikola (misspelled - sorry) was a great guide - Excellent alternative to ship excursion. The cultural village and geothermal park are excellent. Local knowledge and small group can makes the difference!
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Sylvie_l
Mar 17, 2026
Excellent guide ,... - Excellent guide , Nicolle, who gave us a lot of information and brought us to see the beautiful beach of Mt Maunganui from the start. And the very interesting Te Puia
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