Te Pa Tu - The Gathering Place tours

A very interesting and informative tour. The guide is native living in that area. She was very knowledgeable and her commentary was very clear.

It was really amazing to see the geyser, thermal park and understand the Maori culture. The burger lunch is delicious too.

it was an amazing experience. Our tour guides Sandra and Michelle were too good. Very knowledgeable.

The day before departure, I received a warm reminder email with the meeting time and location. During the drive, the tour guide continuously described the scenery outside. Additionally, the guide dropped us off at our destination and clearly explained the next meeting time. For someone like me who doesn't drive, joining a reliable local tour is indeed an excellent choice. Furthermore, due to traffic on the return journey, we were 1.5 hours later than scheduled, but the tour guide personally dropped off each group member at their hotel. After the activity concluded, I also received a thoughtful WhatsApp message from the travel agency.

The Whakarewarewa is a living Maori village shaped by many geysers where they bathe and cook, among other activities. It's home to around 21 families today - which gave the tour an authentic feel. The power of their haka and other songs and dances from their live performance were spirit-lifting. Our village guide was a young clan chief who was knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. As for the Redwoods forest, it was walking among greatness. Take time to walk on the ground too, to fully experience these majesty of these trees. Wayne, the guide who drove us from Auckland to Rotorua showed us the beautiful New Zealand countryside landscape and was informative, helpful info too. All in all, this was a terrific and informative day trip. Well worth it.