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From Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu, Waimangu and Te Puia Full-Day Tour

4.9  / 5139 reviews
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From Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu, Waimangu and Te Puia Full-Day Tour
4.9  / 5139 reviews
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Discover Rotorua's best geothermal and cultural sites on a small group tour. Experience it all, erupting geysers, huge colourful hot springs, boiling mud, kiwi birds, Maori culture, volcanoes, and more.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English
Pickup included
Hotel pick-up and drop off is available from most Rotorua accommodations with pick-up time between 8:05 AM and 8:30 AM. Provide your hotel name when booking and the local operator will confirm your pick-up details.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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David – Canada

My wife Amelia and I had an amazing time with our guide Clint! Clint was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Rotorua area and was able to share indepth understanding of the chemical processes and history that made the current landscape as unique and beautiful as it is today. We enjoyed all stops and even had the chance to check out some of the beautiful lakes, including the blue lake, green lake and lake Tarawera. A truly fantastic day tour that we cannot recommend enough!!! Thank you for such a magical experience :)

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David – Canada
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Ruth – Australia

Excellent informative tour by our friendly guide Clint. Great day from Rotorua 😊 thank you 🙏

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Ruth – Australia

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    16 pickup location options:

    Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park, Aura Accommodation, Newina Rotorua, Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre, Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, Best Western Braeside Rotorua, Awa Hotel, ibis Rotorua, Tasman Holiday Parks - Rotorua, Haka House Rotorua, Pullman Rotorua, Sudima Lake Rotorua, Copthorne Hotel Rotorua, Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Lady Knox Geyser

    Visit (15 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

    Waimangu Volcanic Valley

    Break time (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Te Puia

    Guided tour (1.5 hours)

  • 16 drop-off locations:

    Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Aura Accommodation, Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, Copthorne Hotel Rotorua, Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park, Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua, Best Western Braeside Rotorua, Pullman Rotorua, Sudima Lake Rotorua, ibis Rotorua, Tasman Holiday Parks - Rotorua, Awa Hotel, Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Haka House Rotorua, Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre, Newina Rotorua

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley
  • Visit Te Puia, New Zealand's leading Maori Arts and Crafts Institution
  • Get up close and experience the Lady Knox and Pohutu Geyser daily eruptions
  • Explore the beautiful lakes in the area such as the famous Blue and Green Lakes
  • See it all in one day on an organised small group guided tour

Full description

Get picked up from your Rotorua accommodation between 8AM and 8:30 AM. Commentated scenic drive to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland for 1hr guided walk. See colourful hot springs, boiling mud, volcanic landscapes and experience the daily eruption of Lady Knox Geyser playing at 10:15 AM.   Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley to learn about the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption on a 1hr guided walk. Relax at the Waimangu Volcanic Valley Cafe for lunch at 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour through Rotorua premiere cultural attraction Te Puia. Learn about Maori culture and history visiting the woodcarving school, arts and crafts gallery, Rotowhio Marae, weaving display, kiwi house, and experience the Pohutu Geyser playing. Finish your day with a scenic visit to the pristine and tranquil lakes of this amazing volcanic region. Blue and Green Lakes lookout and views over Lake Tarawera and volcano. Get dropped back to your accommodation between 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Driver-guide
  • Live commentary
  • Wai-O-Tapu admission and Lady Knox Geyser
  • Waimangu Thermal Valley admission
  • Te Puia admissions
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Rotorua

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Important information

Know before you go

  • A medium level of fitness is required for this activity as you will be walking around the geothermal and cultural parks
  • This activity is capped at 11 guests for a personal experience and is led by a knowledgeable guide

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 139 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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David – CanadaJanuary 18, 2025  – Verified booking
My wife Amelia and I had an amazing time with our guide Clint! Clint was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Rotorua area and was able to share indepth understanding of the chemical processes and history that made the current landscape as unique and beautiful as it is today. We enjoyed all stops and even had the chance to check out some of the beautiful lakes, including the blue lake, green lake and lake Tarawera. A truly fantastic day tour that we cannot recommend enough!!! Thank you for such a magical experience :)
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Ruth – AustraliaDecember 29, 2024  – Verified booking
Excellent informative tour by our friendly guide Clint. Great day from Rotorua 😊 thank you 🙏
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Margaret – United StatesDecember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
We saw and were amazed at the beauty and power of nature we experienced on this tour. And, on top of it all, our guide, Clive, was an absolute treasure!
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Product ID: 151112

Activity provider:Elite Adventures

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