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 Rotorua Shuttle - for most destinations in Rotorua

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Want to visit any of the wonderful destination in Rotorua but don't need a fully escorted tour service with a fixed itinerary, then our new "Rotorua Shuttle" is for you. With 5 dropping off points covering 12 of the main destinations and with 3 circuits throughout the day, you can choose what you want to do and when.

Plus you can visit many of the other attractions by booking at the Rotorua I-Site who can arrange local transport for you.

Includes discount vouchers of up to $50 value per person.

Adults $89.00 NZ     Children $69.00 NZ

Information

Details

The Rotorua Shuttle departs at 10 am or 10.30am [for ships arriving at 9 am or later] and will return you to the ship at 5 pm, or in good time to board the ship should it be departing sooner.

On the 60 minute scenic drive to Rotorua you will travel through Te Puke, the kiwi fruit capital of the world, forests and past Lake Rotorua

Your driver will provide information during the journey on the destinations you could visit in Rotorua and activities you can enjoy.  Information leaflets on the destinations are available with full details.

We travel the circuit 3 times throughout the day with a final collection point at the Agrodome at 3.45pm, so you can see their last show of the day before joining the shuttle for the return to Tauranga by a different route, through forests, into deep gorges, past sheep and deer farms and kiwifruit orchards, finally travelling through Tauranga, over the Harbour bridge and back to the ship.

If the destination you want to visit is not covered by one of our five stopping points then these can be visited by booking through the Rotorua I-Site who can also assist with local transport if needed.

There is no obligation to visit any destination, just cruise on the shuttle, take a walk around [plenty of things to see for free] visit the shops, buy a picnic to enjoy by the lakefront, plus lots of cafes etc.

Departs 10 or 10.30 for later ships.
Returns to ship at 5pm or earlier if ship departs sooner

The shuttle departs from the ports main pedestrian gate in Salisbury Avenue, just 150m from the ship.

Child rates for 4-12 years

Main destinations
Te Puia
Skyline Rotorua
Rainbow Springs
Kiwi Encounter
Caterpillar Experience
Lakeland Queen
Volcanic Air Safaris
Kawarau Jet Boat
Museum & Bath House
Polynesian Spa
Agrodome
Wet N Wild rafting

Meals
No meals are included..

Conditions
This service requires a minimum of 6 persons.

Please see our Booking Terms & Conditions

 Timetable of stops                                        number of circuits

The times shown here are only approximate and passengers should be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the due time. If you are unable to meet the shuttle on its last circuit then you are responsible to make your own way back to the ship. Details of options for this are provided on the day.

 Location

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

 Te Puia geothermal park

1145

1300

1400

1500

 Rotorua I-site

1155

1310

1410

1510

 Lake front drive

1200

1315

1415

1515

 Polynesian Spa

1210

1325

1425

1525

 Skyline Rotorua

1220

1335

1435

1535

 Final collection point will be at the Agrodome at 1545


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Page last updated 23rd February 2012