We are based in Tauranga and proud to be locally owned and operated.
Our friendly driver has 23+ years of touring experience and is only interested in giving you the absolute best value tour for your money.
We cater for groups of 4 to 9 people (less can be negotiated), offering a personalized service to a variety of great destinations, which include Rotorua – with its thermal wonderlands – Hell’s Gate, Wai-o-Tapu, Whakarewarewa, Te Puia and other awesome attractions like Skyline Gondolas, Agrodome Farm Experience, National Kiwi Hatchery and Redwood Forest tree walk or Waitomo Glow Worm Caves or Hobbiton (pre-book required) – Land of Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit.
There are also attractions for thrill seekers, like a Jet boat ride, the Zorb, the Luge, the Sky Swing, Zip Lines or White Water Rafting.
So don't be part of a large controlled group
We specialize in helping you make the most of your timeat each site we visit.
When you travel with us, you become like family
and we only want the best for you.
Where can we go?
Your Choice
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Do you already have Entry Tickets?
Talk to our experienced driver who is only too happy to give you advice, and help customise a tour that makes the most of your available time ashore, while still making sure you return to your ship at least an hour before departure.
If you already have tickets to an attraction – no problem, we can get you there.
Just pay an Hourly Rate*.
Hell’s Gate – Three awesome experiences await from a walk through a Geothermal Valley where there are Cooking pools, Steaming cliffs, Mud Volcanoes and the Southern Heimisphere’s largest hot water fall. A relaxing, healing Mud Bath, followed by a soak in the Sulfur Spa (these must be booked in advanced, which I can do for you). Great for those aches and pains or just to relax.
Options are available just ask.
Wai-O-Tapu – An amazing thermal wonderland formed as part of an 18sq kilometre (11 Mile) collapsed volcanic crater in the Taupo Volcanic Zone it was formed around 230,000 years
If we are able to leave early enough, we can catch the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts daily at 10:15 am. Then you can take a bewildering wander through one of New Zealands ‘most colourful and diverse’ geothermal wonderlands and see the magic of earths raw power.
A cafe is on site and a Souvenir shop gives you the chance to purchase genuine hand crafted Maori treasures (Taonga) before your leave.
Whakarewarewa Living Maori Villiage and Geothermal Trail – A living Maori Village, learn about Maori customs and history, with an option to enjoy a live cultural performance starting with a traditional greeting then song, poi dance and a haka.
Take the guided tour or a self guided wander along the geothermal trail and view pools of boiling mud and marvel at the colours of the scorching hot water ponds, then see the Pohutu and Prince of Wales Geysers in action as they both shoot boiling water and steam high into the air.
There is an option to enjoy a traditionally cooked meal called a Hangi.
Souvenir shops are located within the village they give you the chance to purchase genuine hand crafted Maori treasures (Taonga) while you visit.
Te Puia – A guided tour through Rotorua’s Geo Thermal wonderland – See the Pōhutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the southern hemisphere erupting once or twice every hour, marvel at the boiling mudpools, then see our elusive native bird the Kiwi in the Kiwi Conservation Centre.
An option to get a great taste of Maori culture with a live presentation designed to inform and entertain with stories passed down through generations.
A great restaurant and food cafe to suit all tastes is on site and a Souvenir shop at the exit gives you the chance to purchase genuine hand crafted Maori treasures (Taonga) before your leave.
SkyLine Sky rides – A leisurely ride up Mt Ngongotaha where you’ll be greeted by an amazing view of Rotorua.
From the top you can then try the Luge on one or all of the 5 tracks available, get a thrill on the Sky Swing, Fly through the Redwood forest on a Zip Line, if you like mountian biking then there’s that here too or you can enjoy a short nature walk.
There is the Jelly Belly Store with 100’s of Jelly bean flavours or have a relaxing meal in the Stratosfare Restaurant and enjoy the scenery.
Explore Tauranga / Mount Maunganui
Exploring the Local Tauranga, Mount area. Be escorted to local tourist sites and see Tauranga from a new point of view.
Where can you find us?
From the Wharf
Walk through the Warf Gates and head to the left, our Silver Van with the
Logo will be in the car park
Contact us
- Phone:+64 27 286-7466
- Prefered Contact via Email:info@aotearoatourscharters.co.nzOpens in your application







