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Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
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Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

By Arrow Tours
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$297 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Voted our most popular Tour - This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing this diverse area including Mt Maunganui and Rotorua with a focus on the geothermal area of Whakarewarewa, “The living Maori Village.” Enjoy a 40 minute concert emphasising the deep and colourful 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 full of fruit but not ripe yet) 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)
 

Activity location

  • Mt Maunganui Main Beach
    • Marine Parade,
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 4 Salisbury Avenue
    • 4 Salisbury Avenue
    • 3116, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Shore Excursion: Geothermal Rotorua with Maori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$296.52 x 2 AdultsNZ$593.04
Total
Price is NZ$593.04
Until Tue, 1 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedPort pickup and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Mt Maunganui Main Beach
  • 15m
Stop and talk about this beautiful area, we tell how that James Cook discovered in 1769
Kiwifruit Country
  • 10m
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
Mangorewa River
  • 50m
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
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Entry is included into this historic world renowned bubbling geothermal village where local Maori still live today. You will be impressed by a storming 40 minute cultural performance where you will be entertained by the local Māori entertainment troupe with their natural gift for music and dance and a stomping good version of the Haka, a once seen, never forgotten war dance. The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao village people have a proud history of sharing their stories, song and dance spanning over a century, being the iwi (pronounced “eewee” tribe) that originally guide tourists at the Pink and White Terraces before it was buried in the Mt Tarawera eruption. With our special agreement with iwi (tribe) we can have a peek at the famous Pohutu and Prince of Wales Feathers geysers which put on a natural (but unpredictable time wise) display of hot gushing groundwater heated by the geothermal activity beneath it.
Lake Rotorua
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will select one of 3 fine cafes to stop for lunch, one of which you will have a fine vista of the lake and the large intricately carved meeting house (whare nui)
Government Gardens
  • 20m
Stop and enjoy the beautiful gardens and the iconic Rotorua Museum
Polynesian Spa (Pass by)
Optional to soak in these soothing mineral waters or a mud massage only found in Rotorua. This is in a wonderful setting, but we really do recommend this as a winter attraction as most of the 10 or so natural hot mineral pools are at or close to body temperature. You can choose to sub out the Whakarewarewa concert and Geothermal walk for this if you choose at no additional cost.
Lake Okareka Walkway
  • 10m
An elevated spot where you are welcome to take postcard like photos with the idyllic Lake Okareka in the foreground and its many stunning lakefront holiday homes and the once lively and active Mt Tarawera (presently dormant) in the background.
Tikitapu Nature Walk
  • 20m
You will enter an prime example of New Zealand native forest, the comments from our past clients range from beautiful to awe inspiring. Abundant with tall podocarps, dozens of different fern varieties including Jurassic Park tree ferns(Actor Sam Neil is from NZ) and to your benefit no poisonous snakes or spiders or scary creepy craw lies or tigers or leeches, so walk through and embrace without a trace of fear.
Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
  • 10m
Lake Tikitapu (Blue lake), and lake Rotokakahi (green lake), are two gems in the middle of a beautiful native forest. Blue lake is open to everybody and is a nice destination to spend a week-end swimming, boating, barbecuing etc. while the green lake is “tapu” (taboo, forbiden) due to some historical conflict between local tribes… Nice panoramic photo to do in the lookout between these to lakes. Be amazed at the beauty of these Lakes.
Buried Village of Te Wairoa (Pass by)
Drive past this Historic site on the way to the Tarawera lookout
Mt. Tarawera
  • 10m
Take in the breath taking view of Mt Tarawera and discover the History of the 1886 eruption. Photo stop extraordinaire. We stop at a very good photo opportunity lookout to view this lake and mountain that has had a large influence on this regions history and landscape, and together with the lake offers a wonderful sight, one of the best on your tour. Mt Tarawera erupted in 1886 and buried the most touristic attraction at the time the Pink and White Terraces as well as the local village. We can see the volcano on the opposite site of the lake. Bring your camera!
Okere Falls
  • 20m
This is the last of our stops (we, hopefully will have time) before our 50 minute journey back to the ship. Here, if you are fit and able, we will descend a 60 step walkway, where at the bottom you will be invigorated as you stand just a metre away from a roaring grade 4 river that drains the large Rotorua and Rotoiti lakes out to the ocean some 40 km away….Enthralling and a great photo opp site

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMt Maunganui Main Beach
    • Marine Parade,
    • Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE4 Salisbury Avenue
    • 4 Salisbury Avenue
    • 3116, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Reviews

9 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Mon_A

Reviewed on Viator
13 Mar 2025
Toby of Arrow Tour made our day just perfect. He is very knowledgeable and patiently find toilet stop for us. The places visit was memorable and his deep knowledge made it more special.
10.0 out of 10

Sudha_K

Reviewed on Viator
4 Mar 2025
A wonderful way to learn about Maori culture, see the geothermal pools, a geyser and walk in the NZ rainforest! Also got to see a Kiwi farm and 3 of the lakes in the Rotoura region. Toby our guide was very informative and passionate about NZ!
10.0 out of 10

Julia_T

Reviewed on Viator
3 Mar 2025
Toby took us on the best tour of Rotorua! He offered so much info about the area and even took us off the beaten path for great experiences! A short hike through the beautiful rainforest, drove us to the best view areas, visited an incredible kiwi farm, and a highlight was the Maori geothermal springs and Maori cultural performance. It was a great day and I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this tour! Great experience!
10.0 out of 10

Shirley_C

Reviewed on Viator
2 Mar 2025
We had a great trip with our guide, Toby. He was very informative and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him and the company.
10.0 out of 10

gjl

Reviewed on Viator
25 Feb 2025
Although a long drive, the scenery was lovely, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Māori village and show as well as the active geo thermal area. We had a great guide and I highly recommend this unique tour.
10.0 out of 10

Charlie_A

Reviewed on Viator
24 Feb 2025
Great excursion! Our favorite among all the excursions we took in New Zealand at all the ports of call!
10.0 out of 10

Marcelo_C

Reviewed on Viator
14 Feb 2025
Gorgeous experience including a very knowledgeable driver/guide. Beautiful places and visit to a kiwi orchard where we have also talked to the owner
10.0 out of 10

Paul_M

Reviewed on Viator
9 Feb 2025
Very nice tour. Long day. Very interesting history facts and beautiful sightseeing. Loved the kiwi country.
10.0 out of 10

Lin_A

Reviewed on Viator
26 Jan 2025
It was a long day trip, but it was worth it. It was our first time visiting a kiwi fruit farm, watching a live show in a Māori village, and getting so close to geyser fields. Thanks to our tour guide, Steve, for his professionalism and enthusiasm. We learned so much from him and had a fantastic day!
10.0 out of 10

Faye_P

Reviewed on Viator
13 Jan 2025
Wow wow wow. We had a great time. We were going to book through the cruise ship but i found this and liked the idea of a much smaller group and boy am I glad we did. Toby our guide and driver was great. His knowledge of the places we visited was excellent He also gave a good insight to the Maroi people and their customs. We were not rushed at anytime which made our tour very enjoyable. Our visit to the Kiwifruit farm was an eye opener. I am now addicted to gold kiwi fruit. All in all I cannot say enough good things about our tour and guide Toby Thank you.

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