Wai-O-Tapu & Spa: Geothermal Wonders Await

Discover Wai-O-Tapu’s geothermal wonders and unwind at Polynesian Spa’s mineral pools on a day tour from Auckland. Perfect for adventure and relaxation seekers.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Embark on your expedition from the largest city in New Zealand. As we set out, your guide will kick off the day’s adventures, laying the groundwork for an enthralling exploration.
    Travel journey time from Auckland to Wai O Tapu Rotorua approximately- 3.5 hours
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - Marvel at Geothermal Wonders:…
What's Included
  • Admission to the Polynesian Spa - Deluxe Lake Spa
  • Admission to Wai-O-Tapu
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Fully Guided Small Group Tour
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and the Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, where natural wonders and relaxation await. Witness the surreal landscape of Wai-O-Tapu’s geothermal area, shaped by volcanic forces over millennia, featuring colorful hot springs and the famous Lady Knox Geyser. Then, unwind at Polynesian Spa, renowned…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

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

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Alexia
Jan 2, 2025
Geothermal magic and relaxing spa day - When I book a tour with a guide, I never know quite what to expect, especially with teenage kids, but what a great day we had. Our guide Mr Burhan was super kind and lovely. The drive was long but the scenery was gorgeous and we also were able to catch up on our sleep a little too. Wai O Tapu is beautiful, with a well planned walk weaving between the lakes and craters. The last lake before the exit was surreal. The Polynesian spa was extremely relaxing. There were pools of different temperatures and a cold plunge pool as well. We all felt super refreshed. It did not feel touristy at all, even though we were all tourists! Our guide took time out to stop at different sights along the way for photos opportunities which was appreciated. Complimentary water and energy bars were available. I appreciate the effort that went in to today. Thank you so much for a fantastic day!
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孝子横
Dec 31, 2024
The elderly couple were able to have peace of mind. - The vast landscape of Waiotapu was great, I was happy to spend the rest of the day at the Polynesian Spa, and I was riding with those who chose other options, so it was a long way to go, but the driver was very responsive.
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Ademedts
Dec 31, 2024
Great tour, great guide. - Great tour, great guide (Jason). It s a long trip from Auckland but the drive itself has amazing views, loved the walk amongst the geisers and soak in the Polynesian spa. Very relaxing.
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Chency827ug
Dec 11, 2024
New Zealand Geothermal Nature Park + Beautiful Springs Tour - Sleeping in the car and dropping out of the car pissing ~😂 is all very easy! Don't drive your own car, don't worry about not knowing the route, the guide JJ also sends bottled water (to a lot of fear we are thirsty) and oatmeal cakes, small packed chips, the master played a careful service👍 (and, he drives super stable, great😍) On the journey first to the huge sheephead town of Tirau Ronnie’s Cafe (about 15 minutes), then take us to the view of the remote sights of the private Tibet to enjoy the city's beauty, then head straight to Lady Knox Geyser (source) + Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland (geothermal natural landscape) park a whole walk of about 1 hour, the intense sulfur smell really stinking, but the beauty is really beautiful 🙂 Super invincible praise👍 all the way back sleeping in the car
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592ileenm
Nov 28, 2024
Great tour!! - What an amazing day with JJ! He was so friendly, drove extremely careful and was very punctual. He was so great with my son, too! It was a great day seeing the beautiful sights. JJ made it so much better and had a great attitude the entire time! Definitely will book again once we come back.
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142mariacamilap
Nov 17, 2024
Amazing - Everything was incredible, from the pickup point to the return to the hotel. Our guide gave us water bottles, cereal bars, and explained every part of the journey in detail! Highly recommended
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Go67912707237
Nov 6, 2024
Excellent - An excellent experience. No words to appreciate the service n hospitality of expedigo. The guide mr. Burhan also very courteous n had good knowledge of the history of new Zealand. Expedigo had taken proper care for our comfort during our tour. We strongly recommend the tourists to take day tours with expedigo.
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Melissa
Nov 4, 2024
Beautiful views, relaxing spa, and excellent guide! - The drive itself was a beautiful drive. The Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sulfur pits were as aromatic as you can imagine, but the colors were very vibrant. Lady Knox was impressive. The spa was great, very relaxing with temperature options including a cool plunge to cool off. Our guide Huzefa was amazing. Super knowledgeable and helpful, wouldn’t have been the same without him.
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544titi
Oct 10, 2024
Very very interesting day - Jo was an excellent Guide for this day. He accompanied us for the visit of Wai o tapu in the walking circuit. A very pleasant 45 minute walk. Then l afternoon at the Polynesian Spa in the 5 luxury alkaline or acid pools in temperatures of 38 to 41 degrees, in front of a lake. Great relaxation, very relaxing. Jo gave a lot of information about the life of the country, its history. Its geography, social life, places, restaurants, sport etc.
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Sarahmu5971ai
Jul 26, 2024
Amazing experience of Rotorua’s geothermal landscape - We booked this tour last minute when we had free a day on our second visit to Auckland and we were very glad we did! Wai-O-Tapu is a must-visit! The vibrant colors, bubbling mud pools, and the impressive Lady Knox Geyser are breathtaking. Easy to explore with well-marked paths and incredible photo spots. Truly a unique and unforgettable experience! The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is also amazing! We found the geothermal pools with lake views perfect for unwinding. Excellent facilities and Staff were super friendly also. Our guide took us around in Rotorua also and gave us a feel of the city and photo opportunities. Overall this was a very fun tour - we had a fab day and would certainly recommend booking this if you’d like to relax a little during your travels.
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