Tauranga

Tauranga - Rotorua. "Te Puia" Geysers. Private Shore Excursion

Tauranga, New Zealand
Rotorua Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland
  • 6 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Cruise passengers can make the most of their time on land with an easy private shore excursion from Tauranga to Rotorua. After being picked up from the port, travel inland to Rotorua, a hub of Maori culture that’s notorious for its sulfurous geothermal attractions. Stroll through the giant redwood forest; see the bursting Te Puia geysers and bubbling mud pools while learning about geothermal activity; observe New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi, and much more.
  • An easy way to see and do a lot in a 6-hour day
  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour
  • Get around in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission fees to Te Puia and lunch cost extra

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional local kiwi tour guide/driver
  • Full audio commentary.
  • Admission fees & meals not included (can be paid on the day by credit card)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • 2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand

    Your ship berth 5 minutes walk from the Tauranga Port exit/entry gates. I will be waiting there for you with your name sign.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

  • 4/6/2020 - 5/15/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

I will meet you 10 minutes prior to departing time at the Port entry/exit gates 5 -10 minutes walk from your ship. I will be waiting there with your name sign. For cruise ship passengers tour, start times will fit in with ship arrival/departure times. I guarantee to have you back to your waiting ship on time onboard well before sailing away. I have never missed a ship! I look forward to meeting you and your friends and showing you this beautiful region of New Zealand. For local accommodation pickup, the start time is more flexible.

What To Expect

Mt Maunganui Main Beach (Pass By)

Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Puia

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rotorua (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Collapsible wheel chairs ok
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the entry fee cost to visit the "Te Puia" Geysers?

A:Admission fees to the Te Puia Geysers is NZD $75.00 per person with a guide. There is also an optional Cultural entertainment show (40-minute concert), which is an additional NZD $30.00 per person. Please note that prices are subject to change at any time.

May 2023

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Rotorua and more!
Robin_C, Feb 2024
Loved seeing the kiwis grow on a vine and amazing redwoods! The waterfalls and watching the rafting was so fun! Then to Te Puia and learning about the Māori culture and the geothermal fields! And we saw two kiwis! Amazing and full day….thank you!

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per group (up to 4)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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