Highlights
- Explore the colourful geothermal landscapes of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Experience a cultural performance including the 'haka' at a Māori village
- Walk through a real village and connect with daily Māori life and traditions
- Enjoy a guided tour of the living Māori village of Whakarewarewa
- Travel in comfort with return hotel transfers and an experienced guide
Description
Begin your journey with a convenient hotel pickup in Auckland before travelling through the stunning New Zealand countryside to the geothermal heart of Rotorua.
Your first stop is the spectacular Lady Knox Geyser, where you’ll witness its famous daily eruption as a powerful jet of steaming water shoots up to 20 metres into the air—a remarkable display of nature’s geothermal forces.
Continue to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal attraction. Wander through a surreal landscape of steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, vibrant mineral terraces, and volcanic craters, all formed by thousands of years of geothermal activity across one of the country’s largest active geothermal systems.
After exploring Wai-O-Tapu, immerse yourself in New Zealand’s rich Māori culture with a guided tour of the living Māori village of Whakarewarewa. Discover how the local Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people have lived in harmony with the geothermal landscape for generations, using the natural hot springs for cooking, bathing, and daily life. Your visit also includes a captivating cultural performance featuring traditional Māori songs, poi, and the world-famous Māori haka.
Following an unforgettable day of geothermal wonders and authentic cultural experiences, relax as you begin your scenic journey back to Auckland, taking with you lasting memories of one of New Zealand’s most iconic regions.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wai-O-Tapu admission
Entrance ticket for the cultural performance at the Māori village
Guide
Live commentary
Excludes
Food and drinks
Tips
Important Information
- A medium level of fitness is required for this activity, as you will be walking around the geothermal and cultural parks
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult swimwear can be hired or purchased at the Spa Essentials Shop
Please consult your medical practitioner if you are pregnant or in the case of heart conditions, other serious medical conditions, or allergy to sulfur
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
