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Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

4.6(239)1 hour
VIATOR4.6(174)TRIPADVISOR4.4(65)
Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland
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Description

Travel in comfort with our small-group guarantee — no long hotel pickup loops, we collect you quickly and head straight to Rotorua. This full-day experience blends geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and scenic landscapes into one seamless trip. Enjoy a guided visit to Te Puia, home to the world-famous Pōhutu Geyser and the Māori Arts & Crafts Institute, plus time at Lake Rotorua and Government Gardens. Travelers can also customize their day with optional add-ons such as a Māori concert, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, or the Polynesian Spa. Flexible options let you return to Auckland the same evening or finish your journey in Rotorua to explore further. With a maximum of 12 travelers, you’ll experience personalized service, expert commentary, and a smooth journey through New Zealand’s cultural heartland.

Tour Options

Rotorua + Waiotapu
  • Add Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland to your one day Tour Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Pickup included
Rotorua and Treewalk
  • Redwoods Treewalk Duration: 13 hours Small tour coach Pickup included
Rotorua and Maori Concert
  • Maori Concert Rotorua + Maori Concert Small Coach Pickup included
Rotorua One day Tour return Ak
  • Tour starts and finishes in Auckland Pickup included
Rotorua and Redwoods Tree-walk
  • Admission fees: Includes ad\mission fees to Redwoods Treewalk and Te Puia Buffet lunch at Te Puia Return Journey: Tour travel from Auckland to Rotroua and ends in Auckland at the end of the day Luxury Minibus: Leather seating - extra wide seats in back row - extra leg room Pickup included
Rotorua and Polynesian Spa
  • Spend time relaxing in the Deluxe Lake spa - Towels and lockers supplied - bring your own bathing suit Buffet lunch at Te Puia: Rated as one of the best buffets in NZ - features Traditional Maori and typical New Zealand food Rotorua Day tour: Travel Auckland to Rotorua and return or you can book a one way journey and finish in Rotorua Mercedes MiniBus: Luxury fit-out with leather seats, extra leg room, air-conditioned Pickup included
Auckland/ Rotorua One way Tour
  • Sightseeing finishes at approximately 4:30pm - We will drop you at your accommodation in central Rotorua or at a central Rotorua location, before our coach departs to return to Auckland. Buffet lunch at Te Puia Auckland to Rotorua - : Tour will finish in Rotorua at approx. 4pm - Includes Te Puia and guided sightseeing Mercedes Minibus : Late model vehicles with luxury fit out. One less row of seats than factory standard. leather seats, airconditioned Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

Located inside Te Puia this centre is where you can see the end product and the local Maori practising + learning the traditional carving, weaving and other traditional arts .

60 min

Visit the iconic sights of Rotorua including the lake front and weather and time dependent places such as the Redwood forest - town centre - short stops are included

Admission included180 min

See geysers, visit the Kiwi house - explore on own or join a guided tour - A buffet lunch is included while you are at Te Puia

Highlights

Pickup and drop off from all accommodation in the city centre and
Buffet Lunch at Te Puia (vegetarian and gluten free options available)
Small-group tour Transport in air-conditioned minibus with luxury leather seating
Live commentary on board given by experienced guide
Local taxes

What's included

Included
Pickup and drop off from all accommodation in the city centre and
Buffet Lunch at Te Puia (vegetarian and gluten free options available)
Small-group tour Transport in air-conditioned minibus with luxury leather seating
Live commentary on board given by experienced guide
Local taxes
Not included
Gratuities
Not suitable for children under 2 years
Snacks

Pickup Locations & Times

We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accommodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accommodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidised shuttle service for people staying out of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible We use shuttles to minimise the time between pickup and tour departure - You will not be driven around for hours at the beginning or end of your tour while other people are being picked up or dropped off

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years - We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles for use of seat and child restraint for the day.
  • Infant meals not included
  • Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years as part of the group - It can be booked as a private tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom Tour price
  • We must know where you are staying in Auckland - We do not have a standard meeting place and go only to prearranged hotels and places to meet people
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult - note must be over 2 years old to be on group vehicle
  • Hotel or Accomodation information
  • Pickup address
  • We have been forced to temporarily suspend our policy“We guarantee to travel for one person” due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid19. Until further notice we will need a minimum of “4 people (or price equivalent)” to run tours

Reviews(239)

4.6
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