This one-day tour is designed for private travellers on a luxury vehicle with return transfers from Auckland to explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and place. Visit Te Puia, one of Rotorua's top attractions. A place where mud pools bubble, boil, and geysers shoot steam high into the air. See two iconic native New Zealand kiwi birds in the Kiwi House and viewing enclosure. Experience traditional food Hangi buffet lunch infused with indigenous flavours and an authentic and traditional Māori concert, a truly wonderful New Zealand cultural experience for all the family and continue to enjoy the surreal landscapes and mysterious appeal of active geothermal sites at Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features
- Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim
- Find a spot with the perfect mix of hot and cold temperatures, a truly magical experience
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
- Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
- WiFi on board
- Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Admission to 90 minutes self-guided walk at Wai-o–Tapu thermal wonderland
- Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance
- Walk through a surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops
- Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- All Fees and Taxes
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
- Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
- Admission to fully guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.