Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

5.0
(2 reviews)
Auckland, New Zealand

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Wai O Tapu return day trip from Auckland Enjoy a relaxed journey in a well-maintained vehicles with professional and friendly drivers who take care of every detail. As part of the New Zealand Service brand we are highly reviewed for reliability safety and personalised service — making this an easy stress-free choice for solo couples, families and small groups travellers seeking quality and comfort travel from Auckland to Wai O Tapu and back with complete peace of mind. Part Of New Zealand Service Brand - Travel With Confidence

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Enjoy a private and exclusive journey from Auckland for a full-day into the heart of New Zealand’s Geothermal Thermal Park. Travel south through Waikato rolling hills and river with a relaxed stop at Taupiri for coffee and breakfast. Return to Auckland with another stop at Tīrau. Planned itinerary ideal for solo, couples, families and small groups travellers seeking a premium yet relaxed day trip. This is a non shared service and exclusively for you.

Drop-off point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

What to expect

Depart Auckland at approximately 5:45am and enjoy a scenic drive through the Waikato countryside, stopping for a coffee break at Robert Harris Café in Taupiri. Arrive at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland around 9:30am to purchase your admission ticket before travelling to the Lady Knox Geyser viewing area for the 10:15am presentation. Afterwards, explore the geothermal park at your own pace, discovering colourful mineral pools, steaming volcanic craters and remarkable geothermal formations.

At 12:30pm, depart for Rotorua, arriving around 1pm. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at Eat St, followed by a classic New Zealand hokey pokey ice cream at Lady Jane’s Ice Cream Parlour. Spend the remaining time strolling along the shores of Lake Rotorua before departing for Auckland at 3pm. Along the way, stop in Tīrau for photographs of its distinctive corrugated-iron animal buildings, with arrival back in Auckland expected around 6pm, depending on traffic. A truly New Zealand Experience bringing together geothermal wonders, local flavours, lake side scenery and charming country towns in one memorable day

Admission tickets, coffee, lunch and ice cream are purchased separately.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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