Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village
Tours for the Adventurous
Experience a living Maori village. The villagers have built their homes amongst erupting geysers, boiling mud, steam vents, and hot pools. They use natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes. As you walk amongst the wonders of the Whakarewarewa Valley, our guide explains the history of the village, where the Tuhourangi / Ngati Wahiao tribe has lived for over 200 years. See Pohutu the biggest active geyser in the southern hemisphere erupting up to 100 feet. Amongst this steaming volcanic landscape, generations of villagers have made Whakarewarewa there home. On this tour, you will see NZ’s best surf beach, stunning scenery, kiwifruit orchards, the scenic lakes district, beautiful farmland, native bush, pine plantations & dairy farms. We take a short stroll through the breathtaking, giant, 70 ft high, 120 year old Redwood Forest and wonder at its natural beauty. Explore Rotorua’s lakefront, hotspots highlights and stunning pristine Government Gardens.
Trip Itinerary
On this tour you will see Mount Maunganui surf beach, voted NZ’s best, pass through kiwifruit orchards, the lakes district, beautiful farmland, native bush and pine forest plantations. New Zealand hinterland at its best
An wonderful experience like no other, a short walk amongst huge 120 – year- old, 75 foot high Redwood trees. Marvel at the natural beauty of our forest. A peaceful haven as you surround yourself with these gentle giants, native flora & sweeping silver ferns.
We explore Rotorua’s lakefront and highlights. Admire the beautiful pristine Government Gardens and historical architectural gem the Elizabethan Spa Bath House. We return to the Port via the old scenic Rotorua to Tauranga highway on time on board your ship well before the sailing hour. A wonderful tour and great memories of New Zealand holiday.
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