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Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

3.02 reviewsDay trips

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Embark on a half-day tour from Auckland to explore one of New Zealand’s geothermal wonders in the Whakarewarewa region—Te Puia Geothermal Valley in Rotorua! This 60-hectare site is a geothermal paradise, home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, a live kiwi enclosure, the famous Pohutu Geyser, and over 500 natural geothermal features. The tour begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic three-hour drive to the Bay of Plenty. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by the Māori residents. Your guide will take you on a 90-minute tour of Te Puia, where you’ll witness the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, the Pohutu Geyser, along with mud pools, live Māori carving and weaving demonstrations, and a rare look at the native kiwi bird. Learn about Māori culture and visit a sacred Marae before returning to Auckland Central after your memorable adventure.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional Driver / Guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All entry tickets & guided tours
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from most Auckland CBD hotels

What's not

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. - Guided tour at Te Puia Geothermal Valley. - Kiwi Bird watching. - Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, Maori Village. - Wood & Stone carving school.

    1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 20 travellers
Operated by
Auckland & Beyond Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate

How it compares in Auckland

  • Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 356 day trips we list in Auckland.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 203 of 356.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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