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PRICE - NZD$
Adult $150.00 Child/youth 5-15 years $100.00 Infant U/5 years $50.00 DEPART
Dependent on Cruise ship arrival times RETURN
2 Hours before your Cruise is ready to depart DURATION
Up to 6 Hours |
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We will do additional sightseeing activities to enhance your experience up to the maximum time available to allow a comfortable return to the cruise ship.
Activities may include: Redwoods walk, Kuirau Park, Rotorua Lakefront, Scenic drive to Lake Tarawera lookout and viewing of the hidden paintings.
Activities may include: Redwoods walk, Kuirau Park, Rotorua Lakefront, Scenic drive to Lake Tarawera lookout and viewing of the hidden paintings.
day of sightseeing, story telling, history and connection awaits…
Once we depart the Port of Tauranga and pass through the City, we will be bound for Rotorua which will be approx a 1.5hr drive. During this time you can enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks, relax with a water or soft drink while you sit back and take in the beautiful scenic views, of which there will be many.
The Bay of Plenty region we are travelling through today is well known for its significant horticultural, forestry and tourism industries which are well established in the region. We will be passing through a lot of farmland as we continue our journey to Rotorua.
Once we have arrived in Rotorua, our day will begin with a visit the the Rotorua Government Gardens - Originally known as Paepaekumana, the local Māori iwi (tribe) gifted 50 acres of land to the Crown in the late 1800'a 'for the benefit of the people of the world". At the Government Gardens you'll see the Wangapipiro Rachel Pool which is known for its therapeutic water which has antiseptic properties due to its alkaline content.
You come face to face with the big Californian Redwoods at Whakarewarewa Forest which is over 55,000 hectare, and is an adventure playground for mountain biking, walking and horse riding.
We take a walk at Kuirau Park where you can discover hissing, roaring and bubbling geothermal activity. You may be keen to take off your shoes and enjoy a warm foot spa in one of the foot pools.
We then travel out to Lake Tarawera, meaning burnt spear, and is one of the largest lakes in New Zealand. It was home to many small Māori villages until the Tarawera eruption in 1886. We will visit the paintings on the lake front that depict the story of the 'waka wairua' (Phantom canoe) which appeared on the lake as an ominous sign of death a few days before the eruption.
In the 1800's, word spread of the eigth Natural Wonder of the World to be found at Tarawera - the spectacular Pink and White Terraces.
The local tribes Tūhourangi and Ngāti Rangitihi, alongside non-Māori developers, profited greatly from this boom in tourism. Their success increased steadily until one night carved into the grounds of Tarawera - 10 June 1886.
Devastation in the dead of the night, predicted by the tohunga/priest Tūhoto Ariki, New Zealand's deadliest volcanic eruption struck at around 10.00pm, 120 people lost their lives, 6 settlements were buried, and the Terraces vanished overnight.
If time permits, we will drop in at Te Puia for a some souvenir shopping.
On our journey back to your ship, you can sit back and enjoy the memories you made today while you were exploring “our backyard”.
We will have you back at your ship at the Port of Tauranga well prior to your sailing time.
Once we depart the Port of Tauranga and pass through the City, we will be bound for Rotorua which will be approx a 1.5hr drive. During this time you can enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks, relax with a water or soft drink while you sit back and take in the beautiful scenic views, of which there will be many.
The Bay of Plenty region we are travelling through today is well known for its significant horticultural, forestry and tourism industries which are well established in the region. We will be passing through a lot of farmland as we continue our journey to Rotorua.
Once we have arrived in Rotorua, our day will begin with a visit the the Rotorua Government Gardens - Originally known as Paepaekumana, the local Māori iwi (tribe) gifted 50 acres of land to the Crown in the late 1800'a 'for the benefit of the people of the world". At the Government Gardens you'll see the Wangapipiro Rachel Pool which is known for its therapeutic water which has antiseptic properties due to its alkaline content.
You come face to face with the big Californian Redwoods at Whakarewarewa Forest which is over 55,000 hectare, and is an adventure playground for mountain biking, walking and horse riding.
We take a walk at Kuirau Park where you can discover hissing, roaring and bubbling geothermal activity. You may be keen to take off your shoes and enjoy a warm foot spa in one of the foot pools.
We then travel out to Lake Tarawera, meaning burnt spear, and is one of the largest lakes in New Zealand. It was home to many small Māori villages until the Tarawera eruption in 1886. We will visit the paintings on the lake front that depict the story of the 'waka wairua' (Phantom canoe) which appeared on the lake as an ominous sign of death a few days before the eruption.
In the 1800's, word spread of the eigth Natural Wonder of the World to be found at Tarawera - the spectacular Pink and White Terraces.
The local tribes Tūhourangi and Ngāti Rangitihi, alongside non-Māori developers, profited greatly from this boom in tourism. Their success increased steadily until one night carved into the grounds of Tarawera - 10 June 1886.
Devastation in the dead of the night, predicted by the tohunga/priest Tūhoto Ariki, New Zealand's deadliest volcanic eruption struck at around 10.00pm, 120 people lost their lives, 6 settlements were buried, and the Terraces vanished overnight.
If time permits, we will drop in at Te Puia for a some souvenir shopping.
On our journey back to your ship, you can sit back and enjoy the memories you made today while you were exploring “our backyard”.
We will have you back at your ship at the Port of Tauranga well prior to your sailing time.
NB: Your tour guide reserves the right to amend the tour if necessary to fit around the weather.
