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This small-group day tour from Auckland covers two of Rotorua's highlights, Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia, in one day. At Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, spend about 90 minutes walking among colourful geothermal sights such as the Champagne Pool and bubbling mud pools. After lunch, join a 90-minute guided tour at Te Puia to see the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley and Pōhutu Geyser, and meet kiwi birds at the kiwi conservation centre. At the Māori arts and crafts institute, see traditional carving and weaving and get closer to Māori culture.

Leave Auckland in a small group
and head to Wai-O-Tapu
After pickup from the designated central Auckland location you selected when booking, travel across the Waikato countryside in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver-guide. Along the way, pass through Tīrau and enjoy the scenery and landmarks.
Explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Spend about 90 minutes freely walking around Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, known for its vivid colours and unique landforms. Take photos at the Champagne Pool and the bubbling mud pools. Then enjoy about 45 minutes for lunch in Rotorua, chosen from a set menu on the day.
See Pōhutu Geyser and
kiwi birds at Te Puia

At Te Puia, join the 90-minute Te Rā guided experience through the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Watch the powerful Pōhutu Geyser and meet New Zealand's iconic kiwi in the nocturnal house of the kiwi conservation centre.
Discover traditions at the
Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Learn more about Māori culture at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where traditional carving and weaving skills are preserved and passed down. Along the way, your guide shares stories, traditions and connections to the land. After a 15-minute scenic drive around Rotorua, travel about 3.5 hours back to Auckland.
※ The Te Puia cultural haka performance is not included due to time constraints.
※ Kiwi birds are living animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Auckland hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup and drop-off are available only at 26 designated hotels in central Auckland. If you do not select a pickup point when booking, SkyCity Hotel is assigned as the default meeting point, and you can change it at any time. If your location is not on the list, choose the nearest option and meet there. Important pickup information will be emailed a few days before pickup, so please be sure to read it.
Hotel pickup in central Auckland