Private Tour From Auckland To Rotorua incl. Te Puia Valley & Haka
Overview
On this private day tour from Auckland, explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and place. Home to the world-renowned Pōhutu geyser and New Zealand's Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Puia is 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.
What's Included
- Lunch Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Private transportation
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sightseeing of historical government gardens, blue bath and Whangapipiro thermal springs
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Admission to guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, Whangapipiro thermal springs & Blue Bath
- Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
- WiFi on board
- Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
- Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
8 Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bombay Hills (pass by)
Robert Harris
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Te Puia
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Government Gardens
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Central
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, camera & essential personal items.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
- Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at an additional cost.
- 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.
- Please dress with an additional layer of clothing (in winter) & closed toe footwear.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Lunch. Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
- Private transportation.
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus.
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board.
- Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece.
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Sightseeing of historical government gardens, blue bath and Whangapipiro thermal springs.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- Admission to guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.
- Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, Whangapipiro thermal springs & Blue Bath.
- Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools.
- WiFi on board.
- Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour.
- Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops.
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land.
- Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour From Auckland To Rotorua incl. Te Puia Valley & Haka is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchHangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Private transportation
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Sightseeing of historical government gardens, blue bath and Whangapipiro thermal springs
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Admission to guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, Whangapipiro thermal springs & Blue Bath
- Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
- WiFi on board
- Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
- Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, camera & essential personal items.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability.
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
- Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at an additional cost.
- 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.
- Please dress with an additional layer of clothing (in winter) & closed toe footwear.
