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Experience the best of New Zealand’s natural and cultural highlights in one unforgettable day.
Explore Hell’s Gate, the country’s most active geothermal park, with steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, erupting waters, and colorful mineral terraces, while learning about Māori traditions and the historical use of geothermal energy.
Then, relax at Putāruru Blue Springs, famous for its crystal-clear, vivid blue water and tranquil native bush walks, perfect for photos and quiet reflection.
Finish with a visit to Tirau, a quirky rural town known for its corrugated iron sheep and dog buildings, creative architecture, and charming cafés.
This journey offers an ideal mix of adventure, culture, stunning scenery, and unique New Zealand experiences that leave lasting memories.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pickup only from hotels located within AUCKLAND CBD or Airport Regions. Kindly arrive at your hotel entrance at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Look out for a vehicle displaying the sign or the vehicle number provided to you for easy identification.
To ensure a smooth experience, please make sure you have shared the correct hotel address and contact details with us.
If possible, we recommend using a local SIM card or enabling international roaming, and installing WhatsApp for convenient communication throughout your trip.
Itinerary
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Auckland (Pass by)
Morning Pick-Up from Hotel Auckland CBD: 5:45am onward It will take approximately about 15 minutes to complete the pickups. Departure 6:00 am Travel: Auckland to Tirau Approximately (2hrs drive covering 175kms) via SH 1.
Admission ticket free -
1Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
You will be boarding a shuttle bus service provided by Hell's Gate at 9:50am at iSite Rotorua and will be heading to Hell's gate geothermal experience. Next, you will visit Hell's Gate Geothermal Park: Experience the dramatic geothermal landscapes, including a self-guided walk through bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and sulphur lakes. Enjoy a rejuvenating mud bath or sulphur spa. The mud bath experience is limited 20 minutes for health and safety reasons. Please have your lunch at the Hell's gate before boarding the shuttle bus at 1:30pm A shuttle bus will drop you at iSite Rotorua city. You will be joining the other tourists again, and we will be doing an hour driving highlights tour of Rotorua, while we pickup our lovely co-tourists from other attractions and drop off anyone who is checking in to Rotorua Hotels.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
After completeing the Hell's Gate Experience, you will be returning to iSite, Rotorua using the Hell's Gate Shuttle by which departs at 1:30 PM. You will be picked by our tour guide at 1:50 PM from iSite, Rotorua.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Blue Spring
From iSite, Rotorua, with other customers on board, a 50 minuted drive, we will head to Putāruru Blue Springs is a crystal-clear freshwater spring in Waikato, New Zealand, known for its vivid blue color and exceptionally pure water that supplies much of Auckland’s drinking water. Surrounded by native bush, it offers an easy scenic walk and tranquil views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Tirau is a small, charming town located in the Waikato region of New Zealand, known for its quirky corrugated iron sculptures and creative architecture. Positioned along State Highway 1, it serves as a popular stopover for travelers heading to Rotorua, Taupo, and beyond. The town is famous for its giant corrugated iron sheep and dog buildings, housing the local i-SITE visitor center and a wool shop, adding to its unique character. Tirau is also home to cozy cafes, boutique shops, and local art, making it an interesting and delightful stop. Arrive 8.15 am 2. Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings, Tirau New Zealand We recommend travelers to take a bathroom break and buy coffee or snacks. (15 minutes). You can pre-order to some of the recommended cafe's while we are on the way to Tirau to save time. Departure 8.30 am Travel: Tirau to Mudpool - Wai-O-Tapu Approximately 1hr 10mins(80 km) via State Hwy 5
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Auckland
From Tirau, we head back to Auckland CBD, on the way back, we will drop off our friendly tourists at the Airport Transfer, and Airport hotels.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Traveling time will be approximately 12hrs including the tour guide, meal, attraction and sight seeing
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date 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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