• Okere Falls Track - Stroll through the native bush to admire the Okere Falls, and if fortunate, witness rafts navigating the Grade 5 waterfall.
• Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest - Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Redwood Forest, or for an extra fee, experience the Redwood Treewalk at www.treewalk.co.nz.
• Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) - Known as Blue Lake, Lake Tikitapu is a beloved spot for locals and frequent visitors to Rotorua. It’s ideal for swimming, boating, trout fishing, and water sports. This small, circular lake features an easy circuit walking track and connects to the mountain bike trail network in Whakarewarewa Forest. Its name is rooted in Māori history.
• Green Lake - Rotokākahi, meaning “the lake of the shellfish kakahi,” is also called the Green Lake by locals.

Rotokākahi holds sacred significance for Māori, with Motutawa Island at its center serving as a burial ground for many Māori ancestors. The lake is privately owned by local iwi (tribes), and activities such as swimming, fishing, or boating are not allowed.

• Government Gardens - As one of Rotorua’s historic landmarks and top tourist attractions, Government Gardens is a must-see. Be sure to have your camera ready!

Originally named Paepaekumana, the local Māori iwi (tribe) generously gifted 50 acres of land to the Crown in the late 1800s “for the benefit of the people of the world.” This land included a geothermal area with several therapeutic hot pools. After the original gift was ratified in 1883, the reserve was entrusted to the Government of New Zealand in 1898 to promote the thermal waters as a health spa, akin to those in Europe.

It features one of New Zealand’s most iconic and frequently photographed buildings.

• Sulphur Point - Located just past the Rotorua Museum along the southeastern corner of Lake Rotorua, this fascinating volcanic playground is home to unique plant life and endangered birds that have adapted to thrive in this challenging environment.
• Kuirau Park - Situated at the northern end of Rotorua, this public park is vibrant and active. Walking paths lead to various areas of intense geothermal activity. As long as visitors remain on the safe side of the fences, they are generally secure.

In early Māori times, the small lake in the park was cooler and known as Taokahu. Legend tells of a beautiful young woman named Kuiarau who was bathing in the waters when a taniwha (mythical creature) pulled her to his lair beneath the lake. The gods, angered, made the lake boil to destroy the taniwha forever. Since then, the bubbling lake and steaming land have been named after the lost woman, though the spelling has slightly changed.

• Bottled water
• Licensed Guide

• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Any additional Entry fees such as Redwood Treewalk

Begin your journey at the Ports of Tauranga and travel for 40 minutes to reach Okere Falls.

Stroll through the native forest to the waterfall on the Kaituna River. You might be fortunate enough to witness local rafters navigating the falls. Then, proceed into town to explore three of the local lakes. Pause at the lookout between Blue and Green lakes, and make a stop at Tarawera Lake lookout for some photo opportunities. Visit Rangiruru Bay to capture pictures on the jetty.

Head into town and enjoy a leisurely walk through the Redwood Forest. For an additional cost, you can experience a 45-minute tour above the forest. The Redwoods Treewalk features suspended bridges high among the trees, decorated with intricate wooden lanterns and historical information on each platform.

Visit Rotorua Lakefront/Sulphur Point, take a stroll through Government Gardens, explore Kuirau Park, enjoy a foot soak in the heated foot pools, and marvel at the bubbling mud pools.

• Travel time is already included in the total duration
• Time for Lunch Break is included

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