Mt Tarawera Crater Heli Fly/Drive Combo, Rotorua This unique experience takes visitors to Mt Tarawera by helicopter, taking in the scenic wonders from the air, before landing on Mt Tarawera for a guided crater walk experience. Departing from Rotorua’s lakefront, enjoy the expansive views and beautiful Mt Tarawera from above before landing for a privileged
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Mt Tarawera Crater Walk: Experience the unique landscape and history of Mt Tarawera. Infamous for its eruption in 1886. This fully guided walking experience encompasses the unique landscape and history of the area. With unmatched scenic vistas and 360-degree panoramic views, this experience is ideal for all ages and includes an optional run in to
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There is something for everyone on this excursion – beautiful native scenery and awesome rapids as you take on the river at eye level. Navigate your vessel down the river, through eddies and rapids, propelled only by the flippers on your feet. Professional and knowledgeable guides will provide a full safety briefing and the clothing
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Professional and knowledgeable guides will provide a full safety briefing and quality river clothing and equipment for the three-hour journey ahead. Snake through steep native bush-clad canyons and over 14 awesome rapids and 3 waterfalls including the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. Blended with touches of Maori culture, this trip offers it all,
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Ancient Healing Waters: Discover The Hell’s Gate Rotorua If you want to witness the raw power of the earth, you should visit The Hell’s Gate Rotorua. This legendary site sits just 15 minutes from central Rotorua. Here, the ground literally boils and steam vanishes into the clouds. Consequently, it feels like a place where Māori
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The National Kiwi Hatchery offers visitors a unique behind-the-scenes look at kiwi conservation efforts in New Zealand. The facility plays a crucial role in protecting and breeding these endangered native birds. Key Features Located in Rainbow Springs, Rotorua, the hatchery provides guided tours where visitors can observe kiwi chicks and learn about the incubation process.
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Pounamu (also known as Jade or Greenstone) is treasured deeply in New Zealand for its strength, beauty, and connection to the Maori spiritual world. Over millions of years, it has formed, forged deep under the mountains, and concealed in the rivers. It is rare and no two pieces are the same. Located in the Rotorua
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Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour: This three and a half hour tour begins nestled amongst Tauranga’s lakeside trees where you can appreciate fine New Zealand wines and delicious cheeses while watching the sunset over the rolling hills. At dusk professional guides lead you into the calm waters delivering a fascinating and informative brief along the
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Cathedral Cove Classic Tour: The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve opens up a sea kayaking paradise full of beaches, islands and rock gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Departing from Hahei beachfront, paddle through sea caves, interact with the local marine life and discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on
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Driving Creek Railway Tours: Tucked away in the heart of the Coromandel Forest, Driving Creek Railway is the steepest and New Zealand’s only narrow-gauge mountain railway. Climb aboard for a captivating one-hour railway journey and be inspired by the story of one man’s lifetime passion. Your train driver will entertain you with the story