Whakarewarewa
Rotorua New zealand Optional+ NZ$25
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Maori Culture
The Maori people are the original settlers in New Zealand whose migrations are thought to have preceded European settlement by some 400-500 years. Isolated form outside influence until European ‘discovery’, the Maori developed a unique culture comprised of highly developed social and ritualistic customs, and as a race, they displayed a great deal of courage when dealing with both the Eur... more »
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Rotorua
Rotorua on the North Island of New Zealand is the country’s best-known tourist center and is most famous for it’s geothermal features such as its hot pools, boiling mud and steam vents as well as it’s strong Maori heritage and history. Rotorua is also home to the world renowned, award winning Agrodome facility featuring demonstrations of sheep sheering, sheep dogging and guided tours th... more »
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Optional Excursions - Rotorua
Here’s a taste of what’s available People who travel with Contiki often receive discounts on the standard price offered by our suppliers – Check individual tour itineraries for Contiki’s prices for optional excursions in New Zealand. What are Optional Excursions How to pay Rotorua Hangi and CancertTraditional Maori feas... more »
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Related Highlights
- Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve & see the geysers
- Visit Te Puia Cultural Centre to learn of Maori arts, crafts & weaponry
- Visit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show
- 2 nights twin share accommodation (single rooms available for a supplement). Twin room prices can only be booked when two friends book the same trip at the same time. Twin and single rooms may be on a request basis.
- Auckland Scene welcome pack
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