Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)

Spend an afternoon exploring New Zealand’s Maori culture with a guided tour of Te Puia and visit the beautiful lakes district. You will learn about Maori customs, traditions, history and protocols new and old, with a guided visit to Te Puia, Rotorua's premier cultural centre. See Kiwi birds, geysers, mudpools and much more. Visit the Blue and Green crater lakes and visit the Mt Tarawera volcano and lake. Learn of its history and the 1886 eruption.

On our customised Private Tour you'll enjoy a fun and informative tour with an experienced local guide showcasing the iconic Mt Maunganui, gorgeous sandy beaches, affluent homes, then we gradually ascend the central volcanic plateau to Rotorua stopping at a Kiwi farm where you'll be amazed at how this locally economically important plant is grown. In Rotorua we visit the iconic venue – Whakarewarewa Maori village (incl. a slick 30 minute performance of unique harmonious song/dance by members of the local tribe, a walk through a mystical geothermally active wetland, bubbling hot mudpools and springs and view some iconic geysers) Then we drive to the nearby holiday lakes of okareka and tikitapu/blue (and possibly Tarawera if time allows), Stunning photo opportunities abound here, plus we take a quick easy trek into a grove of NZ native forest…tranquil, serene and unique. Redwoods forest and the dynamic rapids at Okere falls are two more options, again if time allows.