Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Geothermal Geyser Tour And Polynesian Spa

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Duration: 7 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    08:00 AM Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
  • Departure Details :
    2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
    Traveler pickup is offered
    This tour is solely for passengers arriving on ships at Tauranga Port!
    Please walk along the wharf (there is o.. read more
    Please allow time for boarding your vehicle! As the tour leaves at the allocated time!
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  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Join us on a luxury journey of discovery with this full-day combo tour from Tauranga. This tour is conducted in a small group mini van/bus 2017/18 vehicle with full UVprotection tinted glass and dual air conditioning.

Experience geysers, mud pools and steam vents with Maori culture! Not to forget the infamous Haka War dance. This is performed by one of Rotorua's leading Maori cultural performance groups. Encounter a strange landscape of sights, sounds and smells. Marvel at the way the Maori have tamed this land for there own purpose.

Afterwards, visit ahighly regarded restaurant for a two-course meal with tea or coffee included.

Next the Polynesian Spa. An internationally acclaimed spa facility, so you can pamper yourself in hot mineral pools, Enjoy this unique lakefront thermal spa experience - offering a wonderful fusion of relaxing hot mineral spring bathing, spa therapies and picturesque views of Lake Rotorua.



Know More about this tour

  • This Is a Pre Booked Tour only!
  • No sales on the day of the tour!
  • Ensuring a quick departure for you!
  • Pick up time is flexible (dependent on your cruise ship arrival and departure time).


Your driver/guide will meet you in the morning at the port of Tauranga and take you along the beautiful coastline of Mount Maunganui in a small group mini van/bus. See kiwifruit orchards and lush countryside as you drive for around 75 minutes to Rotorua. Here you will experience the very best of Rotorua and stop at theWhakarewarewa Valley(with geysers, steam vents and mud pools).

Your small group will have an official Maori guide in order to experience this fascinating tour of the valley intimately. See geysers, mud pools, and mineral springs, and learn about Maori culture while watching a traditional Maori cultural performance. Hear and experience the rhythmic chant of the Haka (traditional war performance). You are invited to share in their everyday life. Experience the sights, smells and observe first-hand a unique cultural way of living among geothermal wonders. Learn about a culture that is steeped in history, traditions and cultures that span hundreds of years. You'll also gain insight into the features of Maori carvings and structures which have deep cultural significance, and of course observe the legendary Phutu Geyser. This is the largest geyser in the southern hemisphere which can erupt to a height of 100 feet (30-meters) and as often as 20 times per day.

Next you will be taken for a two-course lunch at one of Rotorua's highly regarded restaurants followed by tea or coffee (with a choice of menu).

You will then move on to the next venue: the Polynesian Spa to unlock natures gift in Rotorua. The Polynesian Spa is a geothermal bathing and soul soothing retreat. Renowned for its healing waters and decadent therapies, discover why people have flocked to these waters since the 1800s.

Here you can experience the private elitefacilities of the Polynesian Spas geothermal hot mineral waters, which are sourced from two natural springs and feed into 28 hot mineral pools. The slightly acidic Priest Spring waters relieve tired muscles, aches and pains, while the alkaline waters of the Rachel Spring nourish the skin.

You will be returned back to your ship in plenty of time after a decadent day of discovery and luxury pleasures.

Inclusions

Te Whakarewarewa! The geothermal valley with cultural show! (entrance fee's included inc show)

Polynesian Spa Resort (entrance fee's included)

Official Maori guide in the Geothermal Valley of Geysers

This is a Tauranga port pickup only tour designed for passengers off ships arriving in Tauranga Port

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entry/Admission - Polynesian Spa

Entry/Admission - New Zealand Discovery Tours

Exclusions

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

This Is a Pre Booked Tour only!

No sales on the day of the tour!

Ensuring a quick departure for you!

All vehicles are modern vehicles with duel air-conditioning uv protection glass and meeting the highest safety standards.

Pick-up is from the port directly and dependent upon time of arrival of your cruise ship!

Experience two top venues of Rotorua and enjoy a relaxing two course lunch

Swimsuit and towel for the Polynesian Spa

Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes

This tour is for Adults and children from the age of 12 or older

Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Regular temperature checks for staff

Traveler Reviews

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  • 02-Jan-2023

    We didn’t get to experience anything as the tour company had closed down a while ago but Viator obviously do not check up on their tour operators and confirm numbers prior to the out going tours. Therefore our day was wasted all through Viator’s lack of incompetent customer service. We had out of pocket expenses due to trying to chase what was happening with our tour and Viator obviously didn’t care as they were not willing to compensate us for this.

  • 29-Dec-2022

    Tour Operator never showed up despite having confirmed the tour several times prior to our arrival in Port. we called left messages … He (Andrew) never even reached out to apologize or acknowledge what he had done . AVOID this tour operator (NZ Discovery Tours)

  • 29-Dec-2022

    DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY we were scheduled to arrive in Tauranga on our cruise ship on December 28th and booked a tour with Andrew at NZ Discovery Tours. While there was never a response to questions I had using the Viator Messagimg system, I did manage to email him directly to confirm the tour . Several times Andrew confirmed the tour and meeting time and meeting place. Sadly when we arrived the day of the tour HE NEVER showed up! We called and left messages. We asked other tour operators who were outside the main gate where ALL tours depart NONE of which knew Andrew or NZ Discovery Tours. We stood there waiting for 2 hours before finally giving up. This company destroyed our day in Tauranga and Rotorua! He also never responded to my emails asking why he didn’t show up.

  • 02-Apr-2022

    I had been away for 7 months. Stacking bitcoin, Shiba. One thing I really missed is this hidden gem. Ah! The Polynesian Spa. Come to New Zealand and try something new. There is no words.

  • 14-Mar-2020

    Thoroughly enjoyed our day on this tour. Well organized and paced. The Polynesian Spa was a unique and relaxing experience, and the Maori Village was really interesting. Highly recommend this tour!

  • 13-Mar-2020

    Relaxed and easy all round- pick up was right there. Driver and guide at rotorua great- friendly and informative. Lunch was delicious. Spa beautiful. Loved it and would recommend to anyone. Thankyou

  • 13-Mar-2020

    The tour operator is excellent. We had a wonderful time and we were on time to get back to the ship.

  • 12-Mar-2020

    Relaxed & easy all round- pick up was right there. Driver & guide at rotorua great- friendly & informative. Lunch was delicious. Spa beautiful. Loved it & would recommend to anyone. Thankyou

  • 10-Mar-2020

    Excellent value for money. Natalie was our fantastic guide and took very good care of us. Don’t even hesitate about using this company - go for it. You will not be disappointed. The Maori village is superb, lunch was plentiful and the spa was really relaxing.

  • 07-Mar-2020

    It was a great day. We were picked up at the port in Tauranga, because we arrived by cruise ship. Very friendly we were escorted to the minivan. Andrew our guide gave really interesting information about the history of newzealand, so the ride to Rotorua felt very short. The visit in the Whakarewarewa (Maori Village) was so exciting, the maori guide, was very resourceful in information about the village and the maori culture. The cultural show was very entertaining and we had a lot of fun. Afterwords we had lunch at a hotel nearby, it was delicious. Then Andrew showed us to the entrance of the Polynesian Spa. It was wonderful warm and few people. Afterwards we were picked up by Andrew. On the way back he explained about the kiwifruit and we could visit a kiwi orchard with a shop and there we could try different sorts of kiwi. The ride back felt again really short due to Andrews interesting information. He was always there, if we needed something or had questions. Thank you so much, it was a great day.

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