• Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village - Join us for a day filled with cultural exploration and the wonders of a geothermal paradise…

Explore the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, featuring the Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud pools, steam vents, and bubbling pools, along with their renowned cultural performance.

The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have a rich tradition of storytelling through song and dance that spans over a century. Relax in the performance area as they guide you through history using song, dance, stick games, and hand, eye, and body movements to narrate stories, myths, and legends.

TIME PERMITTING, WE WILL MAKE VARIOUS OTHER STOPS AS LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

On the return journey to your ship, sit back and cherish the memories created today while exploring “our backyard.”

• Government Gardens - TIME PERMITTING ONLY: These beautiful and expansive gardens are located near the center of Rotorua. The Government Gardens feature a bowling club, petanque, croquet, and a golf course.

Within the gardens, you’ll find various points of interest, including the 1927 Arawa Soldiers Memorial, several geothermal features, and the Kwaqiulth Totem Pole. The meticulously maintained gardens are a short walk from Lake Rotorua, the town center, and the wildlife refuge of Sulphur Bay.

The land holds legendary and historical significance for the local Maori people, with several important battles having occurred there. The original Maori owners gifted the 50 acres of land in the late nineteenth century for ‘the benefit of the people of the world.’

The Government Gardens also house the Rotorua Museum, Polynesian Spa, and the Blue Baths. The restored Blue Baths offer the chance to enjoy a dip in the warm waters and relax in an architecturally stunning building.

• Sulphur Point - TIME PERMITTING ONLY: Situated at the southern end of Lake Rotorua, Sulphur Bay exemplifies Rotorua’s renowned geothermal environment.

The ever-changing landscape around the bay offers everything visitors to Rotorua could desire. Silica flats, rocky terraces, and sulphur ledges accompany active boiling mud pools and steam vents. Even the water is fascinating, with its milky color resulting from suspended sulphur particles.

The bay’s proximity to feeding grounds and the warmth generated by geothermal activity attract numerous native birds. Birdwatching enthusiasts can spot around 60 different species here, including the banded dotterel, the scaup, and three types of gull in this protected wildlife reserve.

• Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest - TIME PERMITTING ONLY: Known locally as ‘The Redwoods,’ the 55,000ha Whakarewarewa Forest is a haven for mountain bikers, walkers, hikers, and horse riders, set among magnificent stands of towering Californian Redwoods, lush native forest, and exotic trees.

The Redwood Memorial Grove was planted in 1901, dedicated to the memory of the men of the New Zealand Forest Service who died in the two World Wars. These iconic trees tower above at approximately 67 meters (219 feet) tall, offering incredible photo opportunities. This easy short walk also features a boardwalk over an old thermal pond, home to unique aquatic plant life.

• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Guide

• Lunch

Standard tour hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10:00 am, the tour will depart approximately 60 minutes after docking, with prior confirmation provided.

Explore the geothermal marvels of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, featuring the renowned Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud pools, steam vents, and bubbling pools.

If time allows, additional stops at local attractions will be included.

• Comfortable footwear is recommended

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