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Travel in comfort with our small-group guarantee — no long hotel pickup loops, we collect you quickly and head straight to Rotorua. This full-day experience blends geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and scenic landscapes into one seamless trip.
Enjoy a guided visit to Te Puia, home to the world-famous Pōhutu Geyser and the Māori Arts & Crafts Institute, plus time at Lake Rotorua and Government Gardens. Travelers can also customize their day with optional add-ons such as a Māori concert, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, or the Polynesian Spa.
Flexible options let you return to Auckland the same evening or finish your journey in Rotorua to explore further. With a maximum of 12 travelers, you’ll experience personalized service, expert commentary, and a smooth journey through New Zealand’s cultural heartland.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accommodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accommodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidised shuttle service for people staying out of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible We use shuttles to minimise the time between pickup and tour departure - You will not be driven around for hours at the beginning or end of your tour while other people are being picked up or dropped off
Itinerary
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Located inside Te Puia this centre is where you can see the end product and the local Maori practising + learning the traditional carving, weaving and other traditional arts .
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Visit the iconic sights of Rotorua including the lake front and weather and time dependent places such as the Redwood forest - town centre - short stops are included
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
See geysers, visit the Kiwi house - explore on own or join a guided tour - A buffet lunch is included while you are at Te Puia
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years - We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles for use of seat and child restraint for the day.
- Infant meals not included
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years - We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles for use of seat and child restraint for the day.
- Infant meals not included
- Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years as part of the group - It can be booked as a private tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom Tour price
- We must know where you are staying in Auckland - We do not have a standard meeting place and go only to prearranged hotels and places to meet people
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - note must be over 2 years old to be on group vehicle
- Hotel or Accomodation information
- Pickup address
- We have been forced to temporarily suspend our policy“We guarantee to travel for one person” due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid19. Until further notice we will need a minimum of “4 people (or price equivalent)” to run tours
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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