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Rotorua Highlights including Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia & Lunch

From NZD$434

4.8
(425 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Experience the very best of Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural treasures on this fully guided small group day tour from Auckland. Explore two of the region’s most famous attractions, Te Puia and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, along with scenic highlights and insightful commentary from your expert guide. Enjoy a comfortable journey through the rolling Waikato countryside, take in Rotorua’s city highlights, and discover the power, beauty, and spirit that make this region truly unique.

Please note

Depending on your selected package and preferences, not all guests will participate in the same activities, ensuring a tailored and personalized experience for everyone!

Why you’ll love this

Explore two of Rotorua’s top attractions in one unforgettable day

Marvel at the vivid geothermal features of Wai-O-Tapu, including the Champagne Pool and bubbling mud pools

Learn about Māori culture, art, and geothermal wonders at Te Puia

Travel in comfort through the lush Waikato farm region with photo stops along the way

Enjoy a personal and flexible small group experience tailored to your preferences

Itinerary

What’s included

Complimentary Auckland hotel pick-up and drop-off

Lunch - Free choice from a set menu, provided on the day

Entry to Te Puia and Wai-O-Tapu

Professional world famous driver-guide

Air-conditioned, comfortable, luxury small-group transport

Snacks, water, and scenic photo stops

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

7/9/2026

Great Geothermal experience from Auckland

Excellent experience all around. Grant our tour guide took care of us the whole way and provided great insights into the features of Auckland and the surrouding areas. The smaller nature of the tour really makes it easy to make freinds and enjoy yourself the whole way. Thoroughly recommended the Polynesian Spa add-on.

Seaside43857641968

5
7/9/2026

Great day trip

A great day spent in a beautiful part of the North Island! The itinerary suited me perfectly- enough time at each location without feeling rushed.

Stay16452756894

5
7/7/2026

Fantastic trip to Rotorua

Another well planned Cheeky Kiwi tour! I have previously visited the other usually offered Rotorua activities so I was really glad to find an offering to go to the redwood skywalk. As someone from California I never cease to be amazed at these trees and it was really fun to get the viewpoint from higher up. Our guide Simon was fantastic as was the lunch offering.

Gina M

5
7/5/2026

Rotorua experience

Thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. Easy pick up, comfortable transport, great Informative guide. Rotorua is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Such an amazing landscape. The secret hot tubs was a relaxing way to end the day.

Sara

5
6/30/2026

Rotorua and TePuia were amazing!

What a great time from Auckland to Te Puia, Waiotapu, and Rotorua! The included lunch was delicious and Simon was an excellent driver and guide. Seeing the Māori student artists and a kiwi bird live at Te Puia were definitely highlights! Thank you! Love Cheeky Kiwi tours!!

Patrice T

5
6/22/2026

First tour for a solo traveler

This ended up being my first tour in New Zealand. After grabbing coffee at a stopover, we started the day with a 90 minute trail at Wai O Tapu followed by lunch. We capped off the day with a dip at the different mineral pools in the Polynesian Spa. Amazing experience with a view of the lake just ahead. Thanks, Simon, for being such an informative guide!

Gabriel Luis F

5
6/3/2026

Great

Hanoz was the BEST- super knowledgeable on all things Aotearoa and was a pleasant and friendly driver/tour guide. Please give him a raise. Also, this tour was well worth the price. 10/10 would recommend. Book Cheeky Kiwi travel for any NZ tours

Etevise L

5
6/1/2026

Great Trip

It was a really great experience, iam really happy that I didnt miss it. Thanks

Simon B

5
5/4/2026

Highly recommended!!!

Excellent visit. Very interesting. All organized perfectly. Simon was our guide, super attentive to all passengers. He explained what we saw accompanied us in every admission.

barwe

5
5/2/2026

A great experience not to be missed!

A great experience not to be missed! All was very well organised, pick up on time, making it a most enjoyable day with memorable highlights. My booked trip had to be re-arranged due to low numbers and the e-mail contact was excellent. Our driver Michael was brilliant and a great source of knowledge about NZ. It is definitely worth travelling in a small group and I shall be recommending Cheeky Kiwi to my fellow travellers.

Wicky S

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