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Activity Rotorua, New Zealand

Shore excursion to Rotorua including Gondola and luge rides

4.6 (12 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Shore excursion to Rotorua including Gondola and luge rides

About this activity

There is something for everyone on this small-group tour to the geothermal heartland of New Zealand - Rotorua. Relax with a foot soak in the soothing mineral waters at Kuirua Park. Take a Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongotaha enjoy the breath taking view over Rotorua City,(3 luge rides down the mountain are included in the cost of this tour) have a coffee, or sample the wine tasting and watch thrill seekers ride the luge or one of the other adventure packed rides.

Plus much more ...

  • Kiwifruit Orchard Tour with complimentary tasting
  • Government gardens and Rachels Pool
  • Polynesian Spa (Entry fee is not included)
  • Watch river rafting at a local Waterfall
  • Beautiful Blue lake and Redwood forest
  • Free bottled spring water
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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–14
Guide
English
Operated by
Arrow Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Snacks and bottled water
  • Included: Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongataha and return to the bottom
  • Included: Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Luge ride x 3 from top of skyline gondola

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Government Gardens

    20 min

    Beautiful gardens and the magnificent Rotorua Museum and Polynesian Spa

  2. Te Puke

    10 min

    We stop at a 12 acre Kiwifruit farm (there are 25,000 acres of Kiwi planted in this area) just beyond Te Puke, the Kiwi Capital of the world, on the road up to Rotorua. Here, you will be blown away by the way this weird, yet cool, fair is grown

  3. Skyline Rotorua

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Enjoy breathtaking views over lake Rotorua then have exhilirating fun on the 3 luge rides that are included in this package deal

  4. Okere Falls

    10 min

    We briefly stop here and walk to a lookout point where you can see the thunderous rapids that are used by kayakers and commercial rafters

  5. Kuirau Park

    Passing by

    Soak your feet in these soothing mineral waters and view the bubbling mud and hot steam vents

  6. Tikitapu Nature Walk

    20 min

    Between lake okareka and the blue lake we take a 250 m hike through unique serene and safe NZ virgin temperate rainforest...very nice , and memorable in a good way.

  7. Mt Maunganui Main Beach

    10 min

    Discover the Mount beautiful main Beach

  8. Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

    15 min Admission included

    If time allows we stop here in this popular tourist venue for a look at a different type of forest, and maybe an ice cream or a souvenir from the shop there

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Port of Tauranga

Using your ticket

  • Please provide voucher to your driver on arrival

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

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%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 12 reviews
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