Port of Tauranga, Te Puia/Redwoods TreeWalk Glowworms/Hells Gate

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About this activity

Join our local driver guides for a fun filled good old Kiwi Day out! Start the day as strangers and end as friends is our motto. We are sure you will have a fabulous day out and get to experience a "taste of Rotorua". Join us in experiencing Te Puia which is home to Pohutu Geyser which erupts multiple times in a day, bubbling mud, the kiwi conservation centre and Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where you will see the craftsmen/women at work weaving, wood and bone/ponamu carving. Dine in Pataka Kai for lunch. Next stop Redwoods Treewalk which is a breathtaking view of our Redwood Forest from above on a 700 metre track suspended amongst the forest. Venture into a breathtaking 70-metre eco cave at Redwoods Glowworms - filled with dramatic rock formations and a dazzling display of over 5,000 glowworms. Lastly a soak at Hells Gate in the mud bath followed by a mineral pool which is great for soothing any aches and pains. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of New Zealand.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ready2Roll Tours and Transfers

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Entry into attractions
Included: Lunch: TePuia’s cultural food & beverage experience makes for a truly unforgettable feast. See spectacular geothermal views while enjoying a range of delicious Kiwi flavours. The menus infuse Māori flavours

Not included

Not included: Swimwear is not provided, however can be hired from Hells Gate at a charge of $5.00 each

Itinerary

Te Puia

2 hours Admission included

For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.

Come face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi, in our brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre. Be mesmerized by exploding mud pools all throughout the valley and gaze at beautifully crafted Māori-made artwork and sculptures visible throughout Te Puia.

Watch carvers and weavers demonstrate their skills at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and hear our guides share stories passed down from their ancestors. Our wānanga (school) is a lighthouse for indigenous culture, worldwide. We are honoured to open the doors to our wānanga and show you the work of internationally recognised artists.

Our Hāngī Buffet Lunch features fusions of Māori and international flavours.
Redwoods Treewalk

one hour Admission included

Discover the magic of the Redwoods with two unforgettable eco-tourism experiences - Redwoods Glowworms and Redwoods Treewalk.

Venture into a breathtaking 70-metre eco cave at Redwoods Glowworms - filled with dramatic rock formations and a dazzling display of over 5,000 glowworms, then continue the magic with Redwoods Treewalk - a 700-metre award-winning treetop walk featuring 34 exquisite lanterns by renowned designer David Trubridge, suspended 9–20 metres above the forest floor.

Perfect for nature lovers and explorers alike.
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa

2 hours Admission included

Hell’s Gate mud spa is a historic New Zealand experience. The healing properties of the geothermal mud and sulphur mineral water have been used by local Māori for over 800 years. Open and clean your skin by lathering it in our unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

ALTHOUGH THE TOUR STATES 9.30AM DEPARTURE THIS WILL VARY DEPENDING ON DOCKING TIMES PLEASE REFER TO OUR CONFIRMATION MESSAGE WITH THE DEPARTURE TIME OF YOUR TOUR

When you exit the gates at the Port, walk to the grassed area where the flagpole is and your driver/guide will be there with a sign and your name

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have a fear of heights you can walk through the base of the forest instead of on the Treewalk
If you are pregnant you can participate in everything expect the mud bath