Private Small Group Tour to Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia Rotorua from Auckland City.


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From $2052.04

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 13 hours

Departs: Auckland, Auckland

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Explore Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland of Lady Knox Geyser and the active geothermal area with its volcanic feature.
Experience Maori cultural performance and be amazed at The Pahutu Geyser with is the biggest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere erupting every 40 minutes to 30 metres.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water

Snacks

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Breakfast

Lunch


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 14
  • ADULT: Age: 15 - 99

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Wai-O-Tapu is a surreal and colourful, thermal wonderland of Geothermal activity. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am and then take a walk along the geothermal track. Your walk will take you on paths amongst the volcanic areas and the surrounding bushes with beautiful sounds of our native birds.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Waiotapu Boardwalk/ Mud Pool
Boiling mud pool

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Puia
Rotorua is a unique region where geothermal activity is evident from the steam appearing on the hills, parks and the lakefront. We will guide you past many of its famous attractions and historical sights, lake Rotorua, The government gardens, Polynesian spa.
You will arrive at Te Puia and with a local guide, you will encounter bubbling mud, pools of boiling water and stunning geysers. The Pōhutu geyser is the main attraction. Pōhutu is the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, she erupts once or twice every hour reaching heights of up to 30 meters (100 ft). At Te Puia, you will get to see New Zealand’s national iconic flightless bird, the Kiwi.

Experience the unique ways Māori adapted to life in Rotorua. Witness an authentic Māori cultural performance including the traditional Haka, an ancient type of war dance or challenge, used nowadays in important ceremonies and celebrations.

Our trip to Rotorua weaves together the fascinating geology, rich culture and colonial beginnings of this region that makes it a ‘must visit’ destination.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Rotorua
Lake Rotorua is the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand (maintenance of footpaths at present)

• Admission Ticket Free






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