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Auckland: Rotorua Highlights inc Wai-O-Tapu & Optional extra

By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$365 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Enjoy a personalised experience with one pre-selected afternoon activity
  • Choose from Te Puia, Polynesian Spa, Redwoods Treewalk, or Secret Spot Hot Tubs
  • Visit Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland & witness its vibrant geothermal landscapes
  • Travel in a modern, comfortable vehicle with an experienced local guide
  • Small group tour for a more relaxed, intimate, and engaging experience

Activity location

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Wai O Tapu & Redwoods Treetop Walk
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

This option includes Wai O Tapu & Redwoods only.
After spending the morning exploring Wai O Tapu, spend your afternoon walking high among majestic redwood giants on suspended forest walkways, an unforgettable and peaceful treetop experience.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 AM
Price details
NZ$365.00 x 1 AdultNZ$365.00
Total
Price is NZ$365.00
Until Wed, 22 Apr
Wai O Tapu & Secret Spot Hot Tubs
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

This option includes Wai O Tapu & Secret Spot Hot Tubs Only.
After exploring Wai O Tapu, relax at Secret Spot Hot Tubs. Hot tub experience includes a 45-minute soak, cold cedar plunge tubs, a locker for your belongings and a free Shinny Dip foot hot tub.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 AM
Price details
NZ$366.00 x 1 AdultNZ$366.00
Total
Price is NZ$366.00
Until Wed, 22 Apr
Wai O Tapu & Polynesian Spa Deluxe Entry
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

This option includes Wai O Tapu & Polynesian Spa only.
Spend the morning exploring Wai O Tapu, voted as one of the most surreal places on earth, then relax into the natural hot pools and spa with deluxe entry at the Polynesian Spa

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 AM
Price details
NZ$405.00 x 1 AdultNZ$405.00
Total
Price is NZ$405.00
Until Wed, 22 Apr
Wai O Tapu & Te Puia Guided Tour
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

This option includes Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia only.
Explore Wai-O-Tapu in the morning, then enjoy a 90-minute guided tour at Te Puia. See the Pōhutu Geyser, visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre, & discover Māori culture at the NZ Māori Arts & Crafts Institute.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 AM
Price details
NZ$418.00 x 1 AdultNZ$418.00
Total
Price is NZ$418.00
Until Wed, 22 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wai O Tapu Entry (morning activity)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Your choice of afternoon activity from the options provided during booking process
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks and water (we encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Activities not mentioned in your selected option. For example, if you've chosen Wai O Tapu & Te Puia, then Redwoods is not included

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Discover the very best of Rotorua on this unforgettable small group day tour from Auckland, combining iconic geothermal landscapes with the flexibility to tailor your experience. Travel in comfort through the stunning Waikato countryside before arriving at the colourful wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, where bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, and vibrant mineral terraces showcase New Zealand’s unique volcanic beauty.

After exploring Wai-O-Tapu, all guests must select one of the following pre-set afternoon experiences when booking. The group will then split for the afternoon, allowing you to enjoy your chosen activity:

  • Te Puia Guided Tour – Discover Māori culture, geothermal wonders, and the famous Pōhutu Geyser
  • Polynesian Spa (Deluxe Lake Spa) – Relax in luxurious geothermal pools overlooking Lake Rotorua
  • Redwoods Treewalk – Wander among towering native forest on suspended walkways high above the ground
  • Secret Spot Hot Tubs & Nature Walk – Unwind in a private cedar hot tub and explore peaceful forest trails

Be sure to select your preferred option at the time of booking, as each package includes one of the above experiences.

With expert local guides, a modern comfortable vehicle, and thoughtfully paced stops along the journey, this tour offers the perfect balance of must-see highlights and a personalised Rotorua experience—all in one incredible day from Auckland. After your activities, relax on the scenic return journey, reflecting on a memorable day exploring Rotorua’s natural wonders.

Location

Activity location

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand