Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers

4.8 (6 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

6 reviews

4.8

Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

Half-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions Port Pickup Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Independent Tours Tauranga

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to attractions as specified
Not included: Lunch: We will stop at a local cafe.
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

5 min

As we depart the Port we will drive along Pilot Bay and past Mount Maunganui. Hear the Maori legend and learn the meaning of the name. Marvel at the stunning white sand beach where we can stop for beautiful photos.
Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

20 min

Breathe some fresh air in a beautiful Redwood Forest and see a Silver Fern.
Waiotapu Boardwalk/ Mud Pool

one hour Admission not included

See the largest mud pool in this region and be amazed at the bubbling and boiling mud and mini volcanoes. Then take a walk around the stunning geothermal reserve marveling at the colours and textures of the geothermal wonders.

Waiotapu is cashless. You are required to pay by card.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tauranga Port

Meet me on the grassy area opposite the exit gates, near the flag pole. I will have a sign with your name on it. Follow the pathway from the ship through the information tent and to the exit gate (there is only ONE exit gate).