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Rotorua Highlights including Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia

From NZD$399

4.8
(336 reviews)

Departs 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

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

11/27/2025

Great tour

Alfredo made it a fun day! Long time in a van but worth it to see some sights outside of Auckland. Highly recommend the spa!!

Roving331901

5
11/24/2025

Rotorua highlights

Highly recommend the tour was amazing and the guide was very knowledgeable if you get the chance to tour with them, you’re in great hands

Sherpa796624

5
11/22/2025

Great experience

I have a great experience with Cheeky Kiwi Travel doing the highlights of Rotorua tour from Auckland. They provided timely and helpful communication, and pick up was prompt. The tour guide Mark was very knowledgeable, providing plenty of information along our journey. He led the checkin at each location, so all we had to do was show up and enjoy the location. There were also ample amount stops along the drive to strech your legs and take a bathroom break, which was appreciated. I highly recommend!

Samara H

5
11/21/2025

Comfortable, well organized and fun tour!

An exceptionally well organized tour and the best tour guide we have had in our 20+ years of travel. Jeoff was prepared, extremely knowledgeable, helpful and very energetic. We would heartily recommend this tour company to anyone and especially Jeoff as guide

T BG

5
11/20/2025

Best day tour of offer in Auckland

Grant is a lovely guide, knowledgeable and very friendly. Tour ran efficiently however we weren't rushed. Would highly recommend.

Shannon K

5
11/17/2025

Awesome trip!

The visit was exactly what I wanted, I got to see a lot of volcanic-related sights and a few kiwi birds, so I’m very happy. We had Simon as our guide, whose recommendations for food and intuition regarding the weather were top notch. Overall, a really great day, I totally recommend it! Thank you so much Simon!

Chris V

5
11/17/2025

Amazing day trip

Great day out full of amazing scenery our guide Simon gave us the opportunity for breaks and was very knowledgeable. I loved the tree top walk through the Redwoods. If you don’t like suspension bridges this walk is not for you.

Ingrid M

5
11/14/2025

Entertaining, informative, friendly, punctual.

The guide was entertaining and pleasant. Friendly and respectful while also providing amazing information as needed.

Consuela G

5
11/13/2025

Recommended tour

Our tour guide Jeff was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous. Cheeky Kiwi provided water and snacks throughout the trip, as well as regular breaks for food and bathrooms. The transportation was high quality and comfortable. All aspects of this tour were very enjoyable. Visiting the Māori cultural centre, the redwoods and man-made cave for glowworms provided lots of valuable information while also connecting with nature.

Dana C

5
11/12/2025

Amazing Experience

Being an Indigenous person from Australia, I found the same connection between people and country. The whole experience was well worth the travel. Thank you to the local Moari community for sharing your cultural heritage with us.

maurice P

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