Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Voted our most popular Tour - This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing this diverse landscape including Mt Maunganui, NZ Kiwi and farming country, the Rotorua 8 lakes, with a focus on the geothermal area of Whakarewarewa village. Enjoy a brief concert here emphasising the rich Maori culture with song, dance and stories.
On the way to Rotorua, marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, before a 45 minute drive from the coast slowly ascending up the central plateau, through Kiwifruit plantations (we plan to stop so you can see these vines in full foilage/fruit) and typical NZ pastoral farmland to our furthest inland destination, Rotorua. Take in the most popular sites of interest - Blue & Green lakes, view Mt Tarawera (erupted 1886) across the most gorgeous lake, walk through NZ native bush full of ferns and tall podocarps like an 1800's pioneer or Maori warrior. visit the mud pools of Kuirau Park, take a peek at the geysers (incl. famous Pohutu)
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Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
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What's included in Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Stop and talk about this beautiful area, we tell how that James Cook discovered in 1769
Kiwifruit Country
Driving through 25,000 acres of Te Puke kiwi orchards, we give you a comprehensive and interesting narrative on the development of this fruit in our country, a brief rundown of the techniques utilised in growing it and it's importance to our local economy, as well as we stop at kurts 12 acre orchard for a closer inspection. You'll be impressed, I assure you
We head to Rotorua via a beautifully scenic route with excellent examples of native fauna of this region great views of the Pacific Ocean as we head down from the elevated central Plateau
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Port pickup and drop off
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
After you disembark from your vessel, walk north from your gangway along the wharf for 150/200 yards, then exit the Port controlled customs gate. Just 20 m on the other side of this gate we will be waiting on a grassy knoll besides a flagpoles. We will be holding, or near, a sign with your name on it, and wearing black Polo short sleeved shirts
Meeting / End Points
- walk north from your gangway along the wharf for 150 m and then exit the Port controlled customs gate. Just 20 m on the other side of this gate we will be waiting on a grassy knoll besides a flagpole. We will be holding, or near, a sign with your name on it and wearing a black Polo shirt.
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• Please arrive at least 15-minutes prior to departure time • Please note, if your ship arrives after 8:30am, the meeting time is 60-minutes after docking Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port