• Mount Maunganui - Experience an intriguing part of New Zealand’s volcanic heartland on this memorable journey from Tauranga to the renowned Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.

Starting at the Cruise Ship Port Gates at Tauranga Harbour, the tour kicks off with a picturesque drive past Mount Maunganui, including a stop at the stunning Mount Maunganui Main Beach, celebrated for its golden sands, rolling surf, and breathtaking coastal vistas.

Leaving the coast, the tour heads inland through lush farming areas, crossing the Kaituna River as it travels south toward Rotorua. Along the route, enjoy views of the region’s magnificent caldera lakes, created by ancient volcanic eruptions that have shaped this distinctive geothermal landscape.

• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - The destination is the remarkable Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, one of New Zealand’s most vibrant and dramatic geothermal attractions. Here, explore a captivating landscape of steaming vents, bubbling earth, volcanic craters, and colorful mineral terraces formed by millennia of geothermal activity.

The highlight of the visit is the renowned Champagne Pool, a stunning hot spring known for its vivid orange edges, rising steam, and shimmering mineral-rich waters. As you walk the well-maintained trails through the park, you’ll encounter steaming fissures, sulphur formations, brightly colored pools, and surreal volcanic scenery unlike anywhere else in the world.

Nearby, visit the impressive mud pools, where boiling mud bubbles and splashes from deep beneath the earth’s surface — a powerful reminder of the volcanic forces still active below Rotorua today.

• Rotorua District - After exploring Wai-O-Tapu, the return journey begins with a stop at the magnificent Redwoods Forest, famous for its towering Californian redwood trees and tranquil forest atmosphere. Guests may also enjoy optional activities including the Redwoods Treewalk or souvenir shopping at the visitor center.

Travelling back toward Tauranga, the tour passes through the fertile kiwifruit orchards of Paengaroa, home to one of New Zealand’s most renowned horticultural industries, before returning to Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Harbour.

The Wai-O-Tapu & Champagne Pool Geothermal Explorer combines coastal scenery, volcanic landscapes, native forest, and unforgettable geothermal wonders into one extraordinary Bay of Plenty experience.

• Port pickup and drop-off
• Entry into Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park
• 12-seater modern air-conditioned minivan
• Expert local driver/guide with live commentary
• Souvenir Shopping

• Swimming or water activities
• Gratuities
• Lunch

• Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.

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