Guided Tours

From Auckland: Rotorua Highlights Tour with Te Puia Guided Experience

Explore Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural landmarks on a small-group guided tour from Auckland, featuring Te Puia and city highlights.

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural landmarks, including Te Puia and the city’s iconic sights, all in a small-group guided tour.

See the incredible Pohutu Geyser in action at Te Puia and explore the Māori cultural village with its rich history and interactive experiences.

Enjoy a guided city tour of Rotorua, visiting Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, and the Blue Baths, plus free time to explore on your own.

Round-trip transfers from Auckland ensure a hassle-free experience, with water and snacks included, making this a convenient and comfortable journey.

Fun fact: Rotorua’s geothermal activity is so intense that you can sometimes see steam rising from the ground throughout the city!

Full-day tour of Rotorua

1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Rotorua

Visit to Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, and Maori Village

Kiwi bird-watching

Driving tour through Rotorua City

Free time in Rotorua

English-speaking guide

Small-group tour

Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

Snacks and water

Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Valley

Access to Kiwi Bird Enclosure

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Start your adventure with round-trip transfers from Auckland to Rotorua, crossing through the lush Waikato farming region. Upon arrival, embark on a guided driving tour to see Rotorua’s famous landmarks, including Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, and the iconic Blue Baths.

Next, immerse yourself in the geothermal and cultural marvels of Te Puia. Witness the spectacular Pohutu Geyser as it erupts, and walk among boiling mud pools and steaming craters. The experience also includes a visit to the National Māori Arts School, where you’ll have a chance to observe master carvers and weavers keeping ancient traditions alive.

You’ll have some free time to explore Rotorua at your own pace, perhaps strolling through its parks or enjoying a snack. The small-group nature of this tour ensures personalized attention and a relaxed pace, with water and snacks available throughout the day.

What to bring

Bring comfortable clothing and footwear, charging cables for your devices, and preferred payment mode for your trip.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility, back, or cardiovascular issues.

Additional information

The tour runs only if at least four people have registered, and a maximum of 16 people participate in a group.

Children aged under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Children aged under 7 years must travel in a child safety car seat. You can bring your own or rent for NZD $20 with a 24-hour notice.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please select the name of your hotel.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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