Village, Geyser, Forests and Falls 8 hrs

Service Description

8 Hour Tour Join us on this epic day of culture, history and natural beauty, as we explore the hinterland and experience daily life in a living Maori village! First we stop at Lake Rotoiti, to enjoy the view and visit it's fabulous cafe, where coffee addicts can get their first shot of the day. We then head to the famous Redwoods Forest. Enjoy a relaxed and quiet walk through the forest floor, or upgrade to experience the Treetop Walk (extra charge); Traverse the swing bridges and walkways high in the forest, and learn about this unique ecosystem. Breathe in the cool and clean air as you explore the many walkways and bridges. This is an outstanding activity, and one of our absolute favourites in the region. Next we head to the famous Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village. We believe this is the absolute best option in New Zealand to really experience and learn about our indigenous people and their lifestyle and history. Enjoy a top quality cultural show and then a fully guided tour of the village. See the incredible Pohutu Geyser (tallest in the southern hemisphere) erupt 30M high in the air, taste a cob of corn cooked in the boiling springs, and learn about the incredible connection between this and other volcanic areas across the globe. You will be able to buy lunch and view the museum at this location as well. Our third activity is a short bush walk to view the mighty Okere Falls. This waterfall is the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world! There are 3 viewing options: a 1 minute walk to see the top layer of the falls, a 12 minute walk to view the tallest part of the falls, another 5 minutes takes you to the base of the falls through the etherial "Hinemoa's Steps". We usually get to see the kayakers and rafters shooting down the falls, but if not, it's still a great sight to see. We make our way back to Tauranga in plenty of time for the ship, passing by kiwifruit farms and beautiful lakes as we travel. Entry to the Redwoods Forest and Okere falls is included. Entry into Whakarewarewa Maori Living Village, Cultural Show, museum and Village tour is included. Treetop Walk Optional upgrade $45 NZD, collected on the day. Cold water, juice and our famous NZ Lemon and Paeroa drink provided Gluten free brownie, muesli bars, NZ traditional sweets provided. Cancellation free up to 24hrs prior to tour commencement for change of mind. Cancellation free at any time for ship failing to dock.