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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp4.004.754 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Convenient hotel pickup from Auckland CBD & Airport Hotels
    • Guided Te Puia experience with geysers, mud pools & Kiwi Conservation Centre
    • Māori Arts & Crafts Institute and cultural performance
    • Free walk among towering redwoods in Rotorua’s Redwood Forest
    • Visit the crystal-clear Putāruru Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway)

Activity location

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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AKL: Te Puia Maori Haka, Kiwi Birds, Redwood & Blue Springs

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Experience Rotorua’s best in a day from Auckland! Visit Te Puia’s geysers & Māori culture, walk among towering trees in the Redwoods Forest, and admire the stunning Blue Springs’ crystal-clear waters. A perfect combo of nature, culture & scenic beauty.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
Rp4.004.754 x 1 AdultRp4.004.754
Total
Price is Rp4.004.754
Until Fri, 9 Oct
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Return transport by bus
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Te Puia Rotorua Geothermal Park
  • Inclusions
    Maori cultural performance
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the geothermal park
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Kiwi Conservation Centre
  • Exclusions
    Coffee & Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Embark on a full-day adventure to Rotorua, where geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture come together for an unforgettable experience.

    Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup from Auckland CBD (5:45–6:00 AM) or Auckland Airport Hotels (6:15–6:30 AM). Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through the Waikato countryside before arriving at the charming town of Tirau. Known for its corrugated iron sculptures and quirky dog- and sheep-shaped buildings, Tirau is the perfect 15-minute stop to stretch, refresh, and grab a coffee.

    From here, continue an hour to Rotorua and step into Te Puia – Rotorua’s iconic geothermal park and cultural centre. Explore Te puia, home to the powerful Pōhutu Geyser, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Marvel at bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and dramatic landscapes that showcase the earth’s raw energy.

    Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre to see New Zealand’s national bird up close, and discover traditional Māori artistry at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where skilled carvers and weavers keep ancestral traditions alive.

    Your guided 90-minute tour includes captivating stories of Māori heritage, followed by an exhilarating cultural performance in the ornately carved Te Aronui a Rua meeting house. Experience a traditional pōhiri (welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi dance, and the stirring haka. (Arrive 15 minutes early; lunch available at Te Puia café or restaurant at own cost.)

    After Te Puia, enjoy a Rotorua highlights drive, passing through key sights while accommodating travellers continuing their journey or staying overnight. Stroll through Rotorua’s majestic Redwood Forest on a free walk among towering Californian redwoods, lush ferns, and peaceful trails—perfect for nature lovers and stunning photo stops.

    On the return journey, pause at the stunning Putāruru Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway). Famous for its crystal-clear turquoise water—filtered for up to 100 years through underground rock—the spring remains a cool 11°C year-round. A short walk along the Waihou River reveals a serene landscape of bush, farmland, and wetlands, perfect for photos and a peaceful break.

    Conclude your day with a relaxing drive back to Auckland, arriving at your hotel around 6:00 PM.

Location

Activity location

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand