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Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. Your day will include amazing scenery from stunning white sandy beaches, to boiling mud pools and beautiful forests. The main attraction is a visit to Waiotapu There is so much to see and experience in this stunning part of New Zealand. Choose an attraction to visit or enjoy all the "Freebies" this area offers. I can customise your day. Do as much or as little as you choose. Its "Your Day Your Way". Have a great day out with your own Private guide. "FREEBIES": - Sandy Beaches and beautiful countryside - Lake Rotorua and the Redwood Forest (time permitting) - Rotorua City Government Gardens (time permitting) EXTRAS - Waiotapu Geothermal Reserve - Entry Fee additional. You are required to pay using your card as it is a cash less premises. - Lunch

Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

North Island Kaka with foris eco-tours

Go deep into Whirinaki Forest on a bird-watching tour that explores birding sites around the Bay of Plenty, including forests, wetlands, and shore sites. Using the provided binoculars and a spotting scope will maximize your odds of spotting some of New Zealand’s rare birds in their natural habitat, and with help from a conservationist guide, you'll have the chance to identify everything from miromiro (tomtits) to yellow-crowned kakariki (parakeets).

One Day Birding Adventure

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Rotorua Museum at Government Gardens

Make the most of your time on land in the North Island and discover Rotorua's highlights on this small-group full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. Pass through Mt. Maunganui and visit a kiwifruit orchard before exploring Rotorua's Government Gardens and Skyline Gondola, where three thrilling luge rides are included. Relax with a foot soak at the geothermal Kuirau Park and enjoy round-trip port transport by minivan for a comfy ride.

Shore excursion to Rotorua including Gondola and luge rides

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Rotorua. Discover the awe-inspiring allure of Te Puia, marvel at the grandeur of Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like Blue Lake Track, Lake Rotorua, Skyline Rotorua, and many more. Our excursions are meticulously designed schedule. We'll greet you directly at the hotel and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Private Tour Rotorua

7 hours 15 minutes

from $1,799

Price varies by group size

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Rotorua & Taupo - Waiotapu Wonderland & Huka falls. Discover the awe-inspiring allure of Waiotapu Boardwalk/ Mud Pool, marvel at the grandeur of Huka Falls tracks, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like Taupo, Rotorua, and many more. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Private Tour Rotorua & Taupo - Waiotapu Wonderland & Huka falls

10 hours 30 minutes

from $2,518

Price varies by group size

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Giant trees with foris eco-tours

Explore one of New Zealand’s finest forest trails on this 7-hour hiking tour in the Whirinaki Forest from Rotorua. Travel from your accommodation in Rotorua into the Whirinaki Forest, widely considered among the world’s greatest rainforests. Follow your guide along hiking trails beneath the leafy canopy and marvel at mighty native trees such as ‘kahikatea’, ‘matai’, ‘miro’, ‘rimu’ and ‘totara’. Along the way, discover rich flora and fauna for which the forest is famous, and hear birdsong from the many different species of birds flying among the branches above.

Hike New Zealand's finest forest - Whirinaki forest

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Te Puia

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Te Puia

Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)

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Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)

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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Government Gardens Rotorua

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Government Gardens Rotorua

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