Magical Wanderer Experience Private Tour to Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu | 13 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features
  • Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece
  • Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim
  • Find a spot with the perfect mix of hot and cold temperatures, a truly magical experience
  • Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
  • Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
  • WiFi on board
  • Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • Admission to 90 minutes self-guided walk at Wai-o–Tapu thermal wonderland
  • Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance
  • Walk through a surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops
  • Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
  • Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
  • Admission to fully guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Overview

This one-day tour is designed for private travellers on a luxury vehicle with return transfers from Auckland to explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and place. Visit Te Puia, one of Rotorua's top attractions. A place where mud pools bubble, boil, and geysers shoot steam high into the air. See two iconic native New Zealand kiwi birds in the Kiwi House and viewing enclosure. Experience traditional food Hangi buffet lunch infused with indigenous flavours and an authentic and traditional Māori concert, a truly wonderful New Zealand cultural experience for all the family and continue to enjoy the surreal landscapes and mysterious appeal of active geothermal sites at Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland.

Itinerary

  • Auckland Central

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

    15 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

  • N/A

    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

    15 minutes

  • Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings

    We will also pass through the unique town of Tirau (the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world) known for its antique shops and animal-shaped corrugated iron buildings.

    10 minutes

  • Te Puia

    Situated five minutes from central Rotorua, Te Puia is an iconic destination for visitors featuring the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud pools, Māori cultural performances, live Kiwi birds, native bush and the national school of wood carving and weaving. Feel the warm welcome of Māori guides from the moment you walk into Te Puia past the twelve monumental carvings, Te Heketanga a Rangi reaching skywards. Explore Te Puia’s unique Whakarewarewa geothermal valley, home to the world-famous Pōhutu Geyser, which erupts up to twenty times a day, and up to thirty metres high into the air. Explore the boiling mud pools and the boiling waters which are still used to cook in. The tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations. Discover the distinctive flavours and unique preparation of our traditionally cooked Māori hangi. This experience includes a traditional Māori Hangi buffet lunch infused with indigenous flavours and a Māori concert.

    3 hours

  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

    Named “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World" by TripAdvisor, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal area. Thousands of years in the making, this stunning landscape is nestled within a natural bush setting through which self-guided walks take between 30 and 75 minutes. The range of geothermal activity is extensive and includes huge volcanic craters formed by collapsing ground, steaming vents, sinter terrace formations, coloured hot and cold water springs among which is the world famous Champagne Pool.

    2 hours

  • Auckland Central

    After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
  • Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at an additional cost.
  • Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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2 Full, Fun Days

Published on Oct, 2024

Wonderful! Our guide, Mary, was so helpful, and cheerfully shared her deep knowledge of the area and the People. The Maori Cultural Experience was awe inspiring, the Hell's Gate Mud Baths and geothermal pools were a unique experience. Saw the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Pools: hard to believe they are actually on this planet.Would definitely recommend: 5/5.

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