12 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Travel around Rotorua with a guide who is passionate about its geothermal wonders and Māori culture. This small-group tour from Auckland saves you driving in an unfamiliar place and means you can admire the views of the Waikato countryside rather than watch the road. Enjoy a traditional hangi buffet lunch, check out Pōhutu Geyser, and watch a haka performance at Te Puia. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.
Operated by
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Ratings & Reviews
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A day with Culture and Geysers
rajshreeh2018, Apr 2026
It was a very lively trip.we had plenty of time to experience and enjoy the places.Our guide was friendly and made it very interesting
A great experience!
allisonaR2902AB, Mar 2026
Alexandro did a great job transporting us and we had a great tour of Rotorua.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Kia ora! Great to hear you had such a good day in Rotorua! Ale will be pleased to know his driving helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Until then, safe travels and thanks again for choosing Cheeky Kiwi! Ngā mihi, Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
Amazing Māori Tour
Victor_P, Mar 2026
Amazing Māori tour in Auckland—authentic, welcoming, and full of powerful stories. Our guide shared the culture with so much heart and knowledge that it felt like a privilege to be part of it. I learned so much and left feeling more connected to the land and its history.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Kia ora! Thank you for such thoughtful words. It’s special to hear that the experience felt authentic and meaningful, and that you left feeling more connected to the land and its stories. That’s exactly what we hope our guests take away from a day in Rotorua. We’re grateful you chose to share that journey with us, and we’d love to welcome you back for more experiences around Aotearoa in the future. Ngā mihi, Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
Day trip to Te Puia
hooibinn, Feb 2026
The bus trip to Rotorua was very interesting with Cam giving us commentaries of interesting places and landmarks.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Kia ora, It’s great to hear you enjoyed the journey as much as the stops! Cam loves pointing out the little details and stories along the way, so it’s fantastic that the commentary added to your experience. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Until then, safe travels and thanks again for choosing Cheeky Kiwi! Ngā mihi, Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
Itinerary
Auckland Central
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Waikato Region
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way. During our adventure in the Waikato we will also stop for a quick coffee break at a special location.
15 minutesTirau
Continuing our journey to Rotorua we pass through Tirau, famously dubbed the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World' because of the many unique corrugated iron sculptures and buildings. This town never fails to get a look and a laugh and our guides will point out all the main highlights on the way through.
Te Puia
Arriving at our feature destination, Te Puia, you will receive a fully guided tour to best experience the geothermal and cultural wonders including: Pōhutu Geyser, Māori Architecture, The National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters, geothermal events and even the chance to view a Kiwi bird in the Kiwi viewing house. Your ticket price also includes the Maori Cultural Performance and Traditional Maori Hangi Buffet Lunch.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedRotorua
To finish off our Rotorua experience we do a guided driving tour seeing the most famous sites in Rotorua city including: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & the Blue Baths. If there is time, we may even visit a special souvenir shop for some discounted shopping and to try Manuka Honey.
10 minutesAuckland
Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland with secret stops along the way.
5 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Water available & snacks provided
- Optional extra - One-way option from Auckland to Rotorua
- Intimate Fully-Guided Group Tour
- Lunch
- Entry Tickets
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can hire seats ($20NZD per seat) or you can provide your own
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- - Pickup offered from listed locations only. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.
- - If your accommodation is yet to be confirmed, we ask that you select SkyCity Hotel for now. You can update this later!
- - Pick-ups begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside by this time.
- - Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.
- - Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. To ensure a timely departure, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late guests.
- - You will receive an email with important pickup information the day prior, please read this information.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.