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Rotorua Living & Buried Village Experience Private Tour Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Overview

Duration

13h

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Experience an authentic cultural encounter that is rich in history and traditions passed on from generation to generation during this full-day private tour to Rotorua from Auckland, set in a landscape where your senses will come alive. Immerse yourself in our unique Māori culture in the Whakarewarewa village on a guided tour through our real Living Māori Village including a Hangi Pie Meal. Set amongst a highly active landscape erupting with geothermal activity, to violent and unexpected volcanic eruption of Mt. Tarawera in 1886 was New Zealand's greatest natural disasters. The Buried Village of Te Wairoa is one of New Zealand’s most visited archaeological sites where the stories of Mt. Tarawera volcanic eruption come to life and share the tales of the 8th Wonder of the World, the Pink and White Terraces.

What to remember

Important info

Specialized infant seats are available. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Easy and good fitness level required.. Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, and bring a camera & any essential personal items.. This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.. You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.. Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos. . Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.. Tours operate in all weather conditions.

What's included

Private transportation. Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus. Complimentary refreshments and water on board. Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland. Access to Te Wairoa Trail and waterfalls. Discover the biggest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, the 30m high Pōhutu geyser.. Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus. Be entertained by an enriching Māori cultural performance by way of a song and dance.. Air-conditioned vehicle. Admission to the self-guided walk at the Buried Village of Te Wairoa. Explore the archaeological sites which reveal the devastation. View the extensive collection of excavated objects from the 1800’s. Hangi Pie Meal at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village. Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland. View the fully carved ancestral meeting house, the great significance in history. Admission to 1-hour guided tour at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village. WiFi on board. Take the beautiful waterfall trail which showcases the stunning Te Wairoa falls. A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour. All Fees and Taxes. Encounter the award-winning Museum of Te Wairoa exhibition. Walk through boiling mud-pools, steam vents and bubbling pools. Admission to Māori Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village

What's not included

Breakfast. Dinner

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.

Provider

ExperienceKart