• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - Prepare for a vibrant day filled with unforgettable sights, so ensure your cameras are fully charged and ready to capture the memories.

As the journey begins from Tauranga, it will take approximately 1.5 hours to reach Wai-o-tapu. Relax and enjoy the ride with complimentary snacks and soft drinks while admiring the stunning Aotearoa landscape. Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland is celebrated as “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World,” formed over thousands of years. Its unique attractions include the renowned Champagne Pool with its natural colors, bubbling mud, steaming grounds, vast views, enormous volcanic craters, and sinter terrace formations. The Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10:15 am, reaching heights of up to 20 meters. The Visitor Centre offers a variety of souvenirs and a café where you can purchase food and drinks.

On the relaxed drive back to your ship, you’ll have the opportunity to review the many vibrant photos from your colorful day.

You’ll be returned to your ship at the Port of Tauranga 2 hours before your departure time.

• Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest - Locally known as ‘The Redwoods,’ the 55,000-hectare Whakarewarewa Forest is a haven for mountain bikers, walkers, hikers, and horse riders, set amidst magnificent stands of towering Californian Redwoods, lush native forest, and exotic trees.

The Redwood Memorial Grove, planted in 1901, honors the men of the New Zealand Forest Service who died in the two World Wars. These iconic trees, standing approximately 67 meters (219 feet) tall, offer incredible photo opportunities. This easy, short walk also includes a boardwalk over an old thermal pond, home to unique aquatic plant life.

• Sulphur Point - Situated at the southern end of Lake Rotorua, Sulphur Bay exemplifies Rotorua’s renowned geothermal environment.

The ever-changing landscape around the bay offers everything visitors to Rotorua could desire. Silica flats, rocky terraces, and sulphur ledges accompany active boiling mud pools and steam vents. The water’s milky color is due to suspended sulphur particles.

The bay’s proximity to feeding grounds and the warmth from geothermal activity attract numerous native birds. Birdwatching enthusiasts can spot around 60 different species here, including the banded dotterel, the scaup, and three types of gull in this protected wildlife reserve.

• Government Gardens - These beautiful and expansive gardens are located near the center of Rotorua. The Government Gardens feature a bowling club, petanque, croquet, and a golf course.

Within the gardens, you’ll find various points of interest, including the 1927 Arawa Soldiers Memorial, several geothermal features, and the Kwaqiulth Totem Pole. The meticulously maintained gardens are a short walk from Lake Rotorua, the town center, and the wildlife refuge of Sulphur Bay.

The land holds legendary and historical significance to the local Maori people, with several important battles having occurred there. The original Maori owners gifted the 50 acres of land in the late nineteenth century for ‘the benefit of the people of the world.’

The Government Gardens also house the Rotorua Museum, Polynesian Spa, and the Blue Baths. The restored Blue Baths offer the chance to enjoy a warm dip and relax in an architecturally stunning building.

• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Guide

• Lunch

Standard tour hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (confirmation will be provided beforehand).

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, sculpted by volcanic activity over thousands of years, is renowned as New Zealand’s most vibrant and varied geothermal attraction. Visitors are welcomed to a distinct natural landscape, where the true marvel lies beneath the surface, encompassing one of New Zealand’s most expansive geothermal systems, spanning over 18 square kilometers.

• Comfortable footwear is recommended

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