Uncover the history, culture and contemporary lifestyle of
New Zealand's renowned visitor destination, Rotorua. In
the morning visit three of Rotorua's most famous visitor
attractions. In the afternoon enjoy an unforgettable trip
across Lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island, home of a birdlife
sanctuary and the fabled Hinemoa hot pool.
7.20am - 7.55am:
Hotel Pick Ups (including Tourism
Rotorua at 7.25am)
7.55am - 12.15pm:
Experience 3 of Rotorua's foremost
attractions: Te Puia (guided tour),
Agrodome (sheep show) and Rainbow
Springs (guided tour)
12.15pm - 1.00pm:
Free time on Lake Rotorua's scenic
lakefront. (A boxed picnic lunch is
provided).
1.00pm - 4.00pm:
Mokoia Island Experience including
guided walk through a birdlife
sanctuary & indigenous food tastings
4.00pm - 4.15pm:
Hotel Drop Offs by complimentary
shuttle
Rotorua
Visit Te Puia and gain an understanding of Maori culture
(wood carving and flax weaving), language, myths and
history. View mighty geysers and boiling bubbling mud
pools. At the Agrodome watch the Sheep Show showcas-
ing New Zealand farm life. Highlights include a sheep
shearing demonstration and a sheep dog trial. Experience
a guided tour through Rainbow Springs Nature Park where
you will encounter many of New Zealand's most famous
flora and fauna, and endangered species such as the Kiwi.
Lake Cruise
Board the "Wai Ora" fast catamaran and cross the lake to
Mokoia Island.
Mokoia Island
On arrival at Mokoia Island, experience a traditional Maori
welcome before commencing on a guided walk through
the Mokoia Island wildlife sanctuary. Learn about the many
indigenous species of birdlife that inhabit this sanctu-
ary and enjoy the pristine natural environment. At the
conclusion of the guided walk you can bathe your feet in
Hinemoa's hot pool and hear the legend of Tutanekai and
Hinemoa - New Zealand's very own Romeo and Juliet.
Learn about and taste the indigenous foods, herbs and
drinks that have sustained Maori for hundreds of years.
