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  • santafekk
    Santa Fe, NM32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a wonderful experience. My husband and I went on the guided tour, had a delicious dinner, and then experienced the Haka presentation. First, the guided tour was amazing. It was wonderful to learn about Maori culture and customs from a guide who was extremely enthusiastic and happy to share everything he could in the limited amount of time we had together. His passion reflected the earnest pride he feels. The buffet dinner was very good for a buffet dinner (interpret that as you'd like.) There was much variety and the food was hot and fresh. Finally, the Haka ceremony was something I did not expect to enjoy so thoroughly. We have been to many luau's in Hawaii, and for some reason I thought this was going to be similar to that. But this was so much more. Specifically, there was an authentic enthusiasm by the performers about sharing the Maori culture with visitors. The experience was taken seriously by the performers and the audience as a sacred and solemn ceremony. I didn't feel like I was eavesdropping on another culture, rather, this was a genuine act of friendship and drive on the part of Te Puia to educate the public about Maori culture and art.

    I would recommend this experience for anyone interested in learning about the Maori as a part of their exploration of New Zealand.
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • Sofia T
    Gothenburg, Sweden5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very scenic self guided walk. Easy tracks and information signs to guide you. Nicely organised bus to take you back to the start. Lots of birds to look at on your way!
    Written 6 January 2025
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  • Joyce S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Here’s a five-star review you can use:

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    We had an incredible experience with Steve, the owner of Real Rotorua, on a nighttime forest walk to see glow worms and New Zealand wildlife. The glow worm display was absolutely epic! We also saw possums, wallabies, a hedgehog, native insects, and the majestic silver fern among other fascinating flora.

    Steve’s passion and deep knowledge of New Zealand truly enhanced the adventure, and he shared captivating stories about the area’s history during the van ride to and from the forest. To top it off, his wife made us delicious hot chocolate and shortbread to enjoy afterward.

    Steve went above and beyond by taking photos for each group, and he later sent us stunning pictures, perfectly capturing the magic of the night. Highly recommend this tour—it was an unforgettable experience!
    Written 14 February 2025
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  • Monica W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Michelle and Rachel our guides and teachers were stellar..would recommend this in a heartbeat! Thrilling but totally safe
    Written 16 February 2025
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  • Cam Thompson
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So good. Fun UTV buggy’s, a fun bumpy track up and nice views. Issac was pretty cool and gave us just the right amount while also leaving us too our own adventure the right amount!
    Written 9 December 2024
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  • Kay O
    Derby, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views. Great way to view Rotorua and surrounding area. Staff all excellent and friendly. Throughly recommend doing this.
    Written 13 February 2025
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  • Tanya S
    Concord, Australia25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We organized Wendy to collect us from Tauranga port on a customized tour for 8 of us. Wendy was very good at communicating with us prior to the trip to help lock in the best itinerary. Wendy also rebooked a number of tickets for various sites to save some time when we got there.

    We ended up going to Te Puia, gondola and Luge experience and stopped by a kiwi farm along the way. Ended up at a beautiful beach nearby our ship.

    Wendy was fab and highly recommended.
    Written 13 January 2024
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  • Betsy S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sharma provided us an incredible day full of beautiful sights, great food suggestions and information about the areas we visited. Couldn’t have had a better day - and the photo journal he provided at the end of the tour gave us an awesome recap of our day! Five stars for sure!
    Written 1 January 2025
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  • Ross
    37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Scott, Rachel, and Chris were all super friendly, professional, and safety conscious. I felt safe enough with them to jump off a 22m redwood tree! I had a great time and recommend you do this activity when you are in Rotorua.
    Written 10 December 2024
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  • Jade M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Every activity we did was so much fun. The guides were amazing! Everything was explained perfectly and felt very safe - even though it was our first time doing some of the activities
    Written 31 January 2025
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  • Samantha K
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the Tarawera Falls Volcanic Heli Hike which involved a landing at the top Mount Tarawera then being dropped off below for a ~6 mile hike to Tarawera Falls and being picked up by boat for our return.

    This was a great adventure. A perfect blend of heli tour and hiking. Our pilot was fantastic — she gave us a great ride and view of the volcanos, and answered all our questions about the area.

    Our hike to the falls was a highlight of our trip. We did not see a soul on the trail and spent half our time jumping in the crystal clear pools along the river. If you plan on going all the way to the falls, prepare to hustle; it takes a bit of time to go there and back before the boat comes!
    Written 7 February 2025
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  • Julia T
    West Palm Beach, FL28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour. Stephen is very knowledgeable and easy to be around. We learned a lot about the area and he is very conscientious and respectful of the environment. Its clear that he loves where he lives and it is reflected in the tour. We appreciated the very small group! I wouldn't hesitate to book with Real Rotorua!!
    Written 28 December 2024
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  • Bob M
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour of the area with ample opportunities to get out and explore the area. We visited four lakes, walked through a grove of redwood trees, and hiked a beautiful path along the river all while learning about the plants, trees, and natural history of the area. Stephen is a very knowledgeable and engaging guide.
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • Sue
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our driver was Isaac he was excellent driver. He helped us with our photo, we felt safe. He was knowledgeable with the history.
    Dameeko (hope I have spelt it right) was so helpful with our booking and very friendly.
    I would recommend this ride to anyone.
    The one thing I would recommend is to make a video of the ride I would have brought one on the day. 😀
    Written 10 February 2025
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