Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia Rotorua in a Small Group Tour (Auckland Return)

Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia Rotorua in a Small Group Tour (Auckland Return)

Explore Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland of Lady Knox Geyser and the active geothermal area with its volcanic features, with a
scenic tour of Lake Rotorua and Rotorua Government Gardens. Experience Maori cultural performance and be amazed at The Pahutu Geyser with is the biggest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere erupting every 40 minutes to 30 metres.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand

Wai-O-Tapu is a surreal and colourful, thermal wonderland of Geothermal activity. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am and then take a walk along the geothermal track. Your walk will take you on paths amongst the volcanic areas and the surrounding bushes with beautiful sounds of our native birds.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Waiotapu Boardwalk/ Mud Pool, Waiotapu Loop Road, Wai-O-Tapu New Zealand

Boiling mud pool

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand

Rotorua is a unique region where geothermal activity is evident from the steam appearing on the hills, parks and the lakefront. We will guide you past many of its famous attractions and historical sights, lake Rotorua, The government gardens, Polynesian spa.
You will arrive at Te Puia and with a local guide, you will encounter bubbling mud, pools of boiling water and stunning geysers. The Pōhutu geyser is the main attraction. Pōhutu is the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, she erupts once or twice every hour reaching heights of up to 30 meters (100 ft). At Te Puia, you will get to see New Zealand’s national iconic flightless bird, the Kiwi.

Experience the unique ways Māori adapted to life in Rotorua. Witness an authentic Māori cultural performance including the traditional Haka, an ancient type of war dance or challenge, used nowadays in important ceremonies and celebrations.

Our trip to Rotorua weaves together the fascinating geology, rich culture and colonial beginnings of this region that makes it a ‘must visit’ destination.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Pass By: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand

Historical Government gardens

Pass By: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand

Lake Rotorua is the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand