We Hiked a Volcano & Explored a Boiling Thermal Village: Tauranga Shore Excursion

Join us for an action-packed cruise port day in Tauranga and Rotorua, New Zealand! From stepping off the ship to tackle an epic summit hike to walking through a living village built directly over active geothermal vents, this was easily one of the most unforgettable shore excursions of our New Zealand cruise. In this episode, we take you step-by-step through our day off the ship: • Hiking up Mount Maunganui for incredible coastal views right from the port • Cruising past Lake Rotorua and driving through the towering Californian Redwoods of Whakarewarewa Forest • Exploring Whakarewarewa Living Thermal Village, where over 40 houses have been lost to hot spots • Witnessing a powerful Māori cultural dance performance (and the history behind the Haka!) • Watching a traditional hot pot cooking demonstration & seeing the natural geothermal baths • Stopping by a scenic forest waterfall along the river • Visiting a local kiwi fruit farm to sample fresh green and golden kiwifruit off the vine If you're planning a cruise to New Zealand or looking for the ultimate Tauranga shore excursion ideas, this complete guide has you covered! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more cruise vlogs, travel guides, and excursion reviews! We have several more New Zealand episodes coming out in this series that you won't want to miss! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please give it a like and drop a comment below—have you ever visited a geothermal town or hiked Mount Maunganui? #Tauranga #Rotorua #NewZealandCruise #ShoreExcursion #MountMaunganui #TravelVlog #CruisePortGuide