Why choose this Auckland tour ?
In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit the heartland of Maori culture, Rotorua sits at the centre of one of the Pacific’s most active thermal regions, and is surrounded by some magnificent examples of boiling mud pools, spouting geysers, steaming fumuroles, and giant water filled craters. There is much to entertain, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, golf, spa baths, lake & river activities and scenic flights to name a few.
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What makes Rotorua Exclusive Luxury Day Tour from Auckland a unique experience ?
Departing Auckland at 7am you will take a pleasant drive south over the Bombay hills and into the rich dairy farmland of the Waikato. Then turning east, a short stop with an elevated view over the Hauraki Plains, with the Kaimai / Coromandel Range in the distance, makes for a great photo stop.
It’s all flat driving across the plains through farmland as we follow the Kaimai Range to a disused dairy factory for a coffee/tea break. You may like to try the cheese platter.
Continuing through Matamata, we cross over the Kaimai Range to a height of 2300ft with some unique volcanic land formations. Lake Rotorua comes into view as we descend into the land of the Te Arawa People.
First stop is the thermal reserve of Te Puia. Here we take the Steam Box Lunch tour. This extended tour starts by selecting your choice of raw foods to place inside the hangi basket, then you are ready to head to the constantly active steam vent used to cook your meal in the traditional way. Your guide will then lead you on a tour that takes in; the geothermal wonders of Pohutu & Prince of Wales Geysers, the iconic Kiwi bird, you’ll go behind the scenes at the national carving school, talk to the master carvers and visit the national weaving school to learn how the Maori people perfected the art of weaving with the native flax. After which lunch is served to be enjoyed in front of the Pohutu geyser.
Concluding lunch, Your Rotorua Sights Tour includes a short drive out past the Redwood forest or Whakarewarewa Forest. A perfect playground for horse riders, mountain bikers, walkers and hikers with magnificent stands of towering native and exotic trees.
then on to the blue & green lakes and lake Tarawera. Viewing Mt Tarawera, site of a devastating eruption in 1886.
Back into the city we visit the Government Gardens & Bath House and lake Rotorua, before heading back to Auckland.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Rotorua Exclusive Luxury Day Tour from Auckland
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Pickup included
- Rotorua City Sights Tour
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Steam Box Lunch
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- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Zest Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
