Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour Including Te Puia from Auckland

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island

Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.

Pass By: Waikato Region, Waikato Region, North Island

Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way. During our adventure in the Waikato we will also stop for a quick coffee break at a special location.

Stop At: Tirau, Tirau, Waikato Region, North Island

Continuing our journey to Rotorua we pass through Tirau, famously dubbed the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World' because of the many unique corrugated iron sculptures and buildings. This town never fails to get a look and a laugh and our guides will point out all the main highlights on the way through.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand

Arriving at our feature destination, Te Puia, you will receive a fully guided tour to best experience the amazing geothermal and Maori cultural wonders including: Pōhutu Geyser, Māori Architecture, The National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters, geothermal events and even the chance to view a Kiwi bird in the Kiwi viewing house. Add optional extras if you choose like the Maori Cultural Performance or Traditional Maori Hangi Buffet Lunch.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rotorua, Rotorua, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

To finish off our Rotorua experience we do a guided driving tour seeing the most famous sites in Rotorua city including: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & the Blue Baths. If there is time, we may even visit a special souvenir shop for some discounted shopping and to try Manuka Honey.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Auckland, Auckland, North Island

Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland with secret stops along the way.

Duration: 5 minutes

• Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
• Entry Tickets
• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Entry/Admission - Te Puia

• Gratuities
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes
• Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours notice).
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.