Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland: Explore Rotorua Highlights with Small Group from Auckland

Experience the wonders of Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland and explore Rotorua highlights on this small group tour. Led by passionate guides, enjoy a fully-guided experience unlike any other.

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.
What's Included
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Optional extra - One-way option from Auckland to Rotorua
  • Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
  • Entry Tickets
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Join us on a unique, expert-led excursion to Wai-O-Tapu for a day unlike any other. Unlike most other tours, our journey includes full guidance throughout the park to enhance your experience.
Key Visits:
• Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
• Champagne Lake & Devils Bath
• Highlights of Rotorua City
• Waikato Farm Region
Our energetic, knowledgeable…

Location
SkyCity Auckland
Federal Street
Please pick this location if your hotel is not on our list. We do not pick up from your hotel if it is not listed
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Guide07392894296
Sep 25, 2024
Best trip to Rotorua - I just wanted to give a shoutout to my awesome tour guide, John! He made the trip to Rotorua unforgettable with his great knowledge and fun stories. The views were stunning, and the extra stops he added along the way to Wai-o-Tapu were a nice surprise. We even made it in time for the lady knox geyser show (not in the itinerary), which was perfect! Plus, those quick photo breaks were a blast. At the end of the day, John was super thoughtful and dropped us off wee bit away from our pick up location to keep us dry from the rain. Overall, this tour was definitely a highlight of my New Zealand trip—thanks, John!
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Remi_180675
Sep 11, 2024
Great Tour! - I had a great day, this tour is really worth it, I got an eyeful! Our guide took good care of us and was very receptive to our questions. Fully recommended!
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41xum
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing tour experienc - The trip to Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia was fantastic, we had an amazing tour experience. Rotorua is breathtaking, as always, a must-see for anyone visiting New Zealand. Our tour guide was very informative, attentive, and had a good sense of humour. We had a good conversation with him along the way, and the group learned a great deal about the history and culture of New Zealand, so the drive to the destination was never boring. Overall, the tour was very enjoyable, kudos to the team at Cheeky Kiwi Travel. Would highly recommend anyone to try out this trip, you won't be disappointed.
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Maricel
Aug 19, 2024
Good Day at Rotorua - I appreciated our guide John because he drove safely and was nice to everyone whether he received a tip from them or not. I also appreciated the Te Puia part because the geyser erupted at the right time and our guide there was super funny. Wai-o-Tapu was photogenic and you can actually walk very close to sulfur infused water.
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Guide54006051001
Aug 4, 2024
Great experience - The trip to Rotorua with Wai-o-Tapu was great. Our guide Alessandro was awesome, very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended.
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Journey09393633857
Aug 2, 2024
Fun experience and great guide! 110/100 - Te Puia and Wai-O-Tapu was spectacular but the experience was made more fun and memorable by our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Michael! I had a great walk with him at Wai-O-Tapu as he shared interesting facts and took really good photos. The drive to and from Auckland seemed quick as he shared a lot of information and engaged us in conversations. Thus, I ended up booking another tour with them for my Queenstown trip! Thank you very much Michael and Cheeky Kiwi for making my first ever tour in NZL fun!
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Mfpconnect
Jul 28, 2024
Alessandro for best tour guide of the millennium! - We did a lot of tours on our recent trip to New Zealand, and had a lot of tour guides, but none like Alessandro. He really made everyone feel a part of the tour and was very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and the locations we stopped at. I definitely recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel & Alessandro.
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995cesb
Jul 20, 2024
Rotorua is worth the long drive out from Auckland - John was a great guide! He prepared fun activities for the group that made the long drive worth it. Rotorua is a beautiful city and our family enjoyed Te Puia with the Maori cultural highlights and show plus the short hike through Wai O Tapu. I would recommend this for families looking to do a short drive out of the city.
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Soud371
Jun 29, 2024
Rotorua Highlights with Michael - My experience with the Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour, which included Wai-O-Tapu from Auckland and was operated by Cheeky Kivi Travel, was fantastic and exceeded my expectations. I chose to visit Wai-O-Tapu and take a redwood walk; both attractions turned out to be fascinating experiences. My special thank you to Michael, our guide and driver, for being very kind, caring for our needs, providing us with new information, and sharing his knowledge and experiences. I highly recommend this tour.
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S9840ixsuzannep
Jun 24, 2024
Breathtaking Natural Wonders! - Do not miss the opportunity to see Rotorua and its geothermal wonders, Wai- O- Tapu and Te Puia! Our guide, Grant, was amazing! He was friendly, courteous, accomodating, and thoroughly knowledgeable, sharing many interesting facts and stories during our journey. He went above and beyond organizing and accommodating our individually selected itineraries for the area. I highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel for this experience.
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From $175
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).