Rotorua Small Group Tour: Te Puia Geothermal Wonders and Maori Cultural Experience from Auckland

Experience the world-famous geothermal wonders and Maori cultural delights of Te Puia on this small group tour from Auckland. Explore the geothermal park, immerse yourself in Maori culture, and discover the highlights of Rotorua. Join us for a day of unforgettable experiences and personalized attention.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - 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.
  • Waikato Region - Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive…
What's Included
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
  • Entry Tickets
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Discover the globally recognised geothermal marvels and the deep-seated Maori traditional wonders at Te Puia. An unforgettable day tour which offers a stunning combination of natural strength and beauty with Maori culture.
The highlights of the tour include:
• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu
• Maori Cultural Village and Art Institute
• Key attractions…

Location
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Victoria Street West
If you have not yet booked a hotel then please select Sky City hotel as your pickup location. You can update this once your hotel is booked by contacting us or amending your pickup directly through Viator.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Todd_k
Oct 16, 2024
A fun time and fantastic views - The hosts were polite, skilled, and very competent. We never felt unsafe. The sail was exhilarating and you get to see all of the harbor.
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Pablosz1759sy
Oct 2, 2024
10 out of 10 - I have to thank my tourist guides (Grant and Michael) for an exceptional day. They told us everything we shoukd know about Auckland and its history. Super attentive and friendly. The made us to have a great day.
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Lovestravel2021
Sep 24, 2024
Awesome day out. - Communication prior to tour was good, John our guide was upbeat, gave us lots of information and facts about each area we passed through. Small group and John ensured everyone was included and felt welcomed. Te Puia was an amazing place to visit all guides and staff were very friendly and lots to see. The cultural show was awesome, we loved all of it. Seeing the two Kiwis was a highlight. Lunch was great, snacks on the bus were included and coffee stops and bathroom stops were catered for. Was a great day, tour felt relaxed and not rushed. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Dreamer725000
Sep 19, 2024
A day we'll spent - Mark , the driver cum guide made the trip very interesting with his commentary and constantly engaging with each passenger in the coach.
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Dream28435679795
Sep 11, 2024
It's worth a trip - It's educational to learn the Kiwi culture as well as learning the natural geyser, the magma and the formation of thermal valley. Malcolm our tour guide and driver of Cheeky Kiwi made sure that we are comfortable and happy with our tour.
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Sunshine11500220939
Aug 22, 2024
Exceptional Tour Guide with Unmatched Flexibility and Care - Grant was an amazing tour guide! He provided us with great local and personal stories that really enriched our experience. He even went above and beyond by offering a phone charger when we needed one and accommodating a missed item at the ice cream store. Grant was thoughtful with comfort stops and incredibly flexible, allowing us to decide what to do during the day. I genuinely think Grant is a fantastic tour guide, and I highly recommend him for your family tour in the Auckland area. His attention to detail and customer care made our day truly special.
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Chikere_z
Jul 23, 2024
Adorable - I had a great time with Cheeky Kiwi! Not only was it a learning experience, it was quite enjoyable as well. At the end of the tour, we learned about about everyone’s home country which I thought was a nicely added touch. Would definitely recommend 🙌🏽
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Jasonsg1417kd
Jul 18, 2024
Grant is awesome - Our tour guide grant was amazing. From the time he pick us up at our hotel on time till he brought us back safe to Our hotel He talk the whole way going and coming back. It was a beautiful day . The drive was smooth we made couple bathroom stops before we got to our destination. Thank you so much grant!
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Abbi
Oct 16, 2024
Great time but booked wrong tour - The driver cum guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, the geyser, moari exhibits and show, lunch buffet all was great but I wanted to see the glow worms also which was not part of this Rotorua highlights. Many tours look alike so be careful when selecting the right combination.
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Kathleen_j
Oct 12, 2024
Rotorua tour - Overall good experience. Unfortunately there are no Vegan options except French fries and some junk food. Other than that great cultural experience.
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