Te Puia Wonders: Geothermal & Maori Culture

Experience the wonders of Te Puia Geothermal Park and Maori Cultural Village on this unforgettable Rotorua tour. Explore nature’s power and beauty while immersing yourself in Maori culture.

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
  • Intimate Fully-Guided Group Tour
  • Entry Tickets
  • Lunch
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Optional extra - One-way option from Auckland to Rotorua
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the world famous geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia. This unforgettable tour combines natures power and beauty with Maori culture all in one day.
Highlights:
• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu
• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School
• Rotorua City Highlights
• Waikato Farm Region
While the destinations you will be visiting are…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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G2005aopeterp
Feb 22, 2025
A wonderful experience! - This tour was amazing Our driver, was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. We learned so much from him on the 2.5-hour drive to and from Rotorua. I highly recommend this day trip with Cheeky Kiwi Tours.
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Scott_w
Feb 12, 2025
John was a great guide,... - John was a great guide, knowledgeable, entertaining and took care of our needs. Good excursion, provided water and snacks, not your normal ridged tour! Thank John!!!
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Jet26158829029
Feb 7, 2025
Great Day - Terrific day with Cheeky Kiwi. Matt was informative and helpful. The Van was new and comfortable. Definitely will book another tour with them.
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Rakesh_p
Feb 5, 2025
Tour and Tour guide Hanoz was very good 👍. Enjoy seeing the endangered species Kiwi - Nature, geyser, cultural and food. It's better if Waitomo, Hobbiton and Rotorua tour is together with a one night stay at Rotorua and then back to Auckland. This will enable the tourist to complete the tour within 2 days and enjoy.
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Lynette
Jan 21, 2025
Best day of our NZ trip. - Our driver John was very passionate about his job and extremely informative. We had the best day of our 10-day holiday today in NZ. We highly recommend this day trip with Cheeky Kiwi Tours.
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Ashbsunny
Jan 17, 2025
Incredible! - Cam was absolutely incredible! His knowledge and passion for New Zealand heritage and culture are incomparable! He was super friendly and chatty, got everyone in the group getting to know eachother and made such a wonderful environment for us all. Highly recommend this tour. I'm not one to usually leave reviews, however this really is a fantastic experience. It was made so much better by Cam and his in depth knowledge.
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Waishan_p
Jan 16, 2025
Trip to Rotorua with Cameron - Cameron was absolutely fantastic! He was very knowledgeable about the history, culture, and natural attractions of Rotorua, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. His friendly and approachable manner made the group feel comfortable, and he went out of his way to answer all our questions. The itinerary was well-organized, and his storytelling brought the sites to life. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Rotorua!
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541ozbaca
Jan 14, 2025
recommended! - great company to travel with - our guide Grant was great, he wanted to make sure all participants have a good time. Everything was on time, the details of the tour were well explained.
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Shoalies
Dec 22, 2024
A wonderful experience! - We spent a good deal of time here learning about Māori culture and experiencing several activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour of the crafts institute watching trainees and masters work in stone/rock carving, wood carving and weaving. Wonderful to see the effort being made to keep theses cultural skills alive. We saw two Kiwis (the bird) in the nocturnal house and toured the geothermal area to take in boiling mud pools, active geysers and that distinct sulphur odour! We witnessed the opening of a Hāngi pit and indulged in a sensational buffet at the restaurant. Next we went to the Te Aronui a Rua Meeting House where, having our chief pass the welcome test, we ventured inside for a fantastic concert by the Māori whānau (family). This is the best experience in Rotorua – a must do!
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Stephanie_g
Dec 18, 2024
Must see Beautiful Maori people! - This show and cultural center was very informative to learn about the beautiful and passionate Maori people. Enjoyed seeing Te Puia hot springs, as well. It was a full day, both driver and tour guide were very nice and managed our time well. We highly recommend!
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