Auckland: Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

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Auckland, New Zealand

11 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Admission to the Polynesian Spa - Deluxe Lake Spa
Admission to a fully guided experience of Te puia + Cultural Show including Haka Performance
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Guide

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If your accommodation is not yet confirmed, we suggest selecting The SkyCity Hotel for now—you can update it later if needed! We offer convenient pick-ups from selected hotels. If your location isn’t listed, simply choose the nearest available option and meet us there. Pick-ups start up to 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please be ready and waiting outside by then for a smooth start. Pick-up locations are planned based on each tour and may vary by day. If there are any changes to your pick-up spot, please let us know in advance. Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. To keep the tour on schedule, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late arrivals. As our hotel pickups operate from downtown CBD, guests located near the airport or South Auckland can be picked up from The Sebel, Auckland Manukau at 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104,

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Auckland Central

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Puia

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rotorua

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Polynesian Spa

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Auckland

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Please consult your medical practitioner if you are pregnant
Please consult your medical practitioner if allergy to sulphur exists
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Catriona_T

This trip was amazing and I 100% recommend. First, we stoped at a small cafe on the way there to get breakfast. Then we traveled to rotarua. We were taken on a tour of the Māori workshop and then we got to go and see kiwis in an enclosure which was definitely a highlight. We then walked to the geyser and got to watch it erupt. After that we watched a Maori performance which was amazing. Then we were taken to the Polynesian spa, where there was a cafe to get lunch. The spa was amazing, with a variety of different temperature hot pools. Although the bus journey was long, the bus driver was very informative and very interesting, making the journey even more enjoyable.

Reviews

4.8

based on 16 reviews

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Unique set of experiences for the family

Atish_C, Feb 2026

We booked this tour last minute because our previously planned tour was canceled. We were so fortunate that this was still available as it was a phenomenal experience for the family. As others mentioned, it was a long drive from Auckland but Te Puia is truly a special place between the amazing scenery and the delightful cultural experiences. My pre-teen/teenage daughters particularly enjoyed the Polynesian spa with the beautiful views of the lake while relaxing in the pools. The cafe there was a good spot for a quick lunch (we were surprised that the rolls came warmed up with a very nice small salad and chutney) and the setup for lockers and showers was very well done.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for sharing this — we’re so glad the change of plans worked out in your favour! Sometimes those last-minute decisions turn into the most memorable days. It’s lovely to hear your whole family enjoyed the experience, especially your daughters. Te Puia really is a special place, and finishing the day at the Polynesian Spa with those lake views is hard to beat. We’re also glad the little details — like the café and facilities — made the day comfortable and easy. We truly appreciate the recommendation and are so pleased we could help turn a cancelled tour into such a special family memory.

Fantastic

Melita_S, Feb 2026

Loved this tour was interesting and had a great feel for the NZ culture. Highly recommend. Absolutely loved NZ.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and got a real feel for New Zealand’s culture. It’s wonderful to hear you loved your time here — really appreciate the recommendation!

Rotuora

viji_r, Nov 2025

Excellent trip. Long drive but worth it. Jaime our driver was great. Very accommodative. Enjoyed the day

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks so much for your review! I’m really glad to hear you had an excellent trip. It is a long drive, but happy it felt worth it in the end. Jaime will be pleased to know you appreciated how accommodating he was. So glad you enjoyed the day.

This trip was amazing and...

Catriona_T, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this! We’re really glad you had such a great day and got to enjoy all the different experiences — from seeing the kiwi birds and geyser to relaxing at the spa. It’s awesome to hear the journey itself was enjoyable too, thanks to our guide. Appreciate the recommendation, and we’d love to have you join us again sometime.

Bucking bronco

Robert_B, Jan 2025

Nice experience at the village and spa. Van drive horrible. Volkswagen van needs to be overhauled or taken to the junkyard

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're so glad to hear you had a great time at the village and the spa – those are truly highlights of the tour. We understand your frustration with the van experience, and we sincerely apologize for the discomfort you encountered. We want to assure you that our van is fairly new and in excellent condition, and we regularly maintain it to ensure a smooth ride. However, during the summer months, there is a significant amount of roadwork happening across certain routes, which can unfortunately make the drive a bit bumpier and less enjoyable. We completely understand how this may have impacted your experience, and we’re truly sorry for that. We’re constantly striving to improve and make sure every part of your tour is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, so we truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you on another tour in the future!

Fun tour but lots of driving.

Jeffrey_H, Jan 2025

Overall, a very fun day! Lots of driving but tour itself was fun. The spa was great! Rotorua a very unique and pretty place.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We're so happy to hear that you had a fun day and enjoyed the tour. We agree, Rotorua is a truly unique and beautiful place, and the spa is definitely a highlight! We understand that the drive can be a bit long, but we're glad it was worth it in the end. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

It was a beautiful day!...

Valerie_P, Jan 2025

It was a beautiful day! Only thing was the van did not have wifi as advertised. I think I could have done less time at the geyser and more at the spa! The spa was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend taking this tour as it can be hard to get to and from rotorua.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a beautiful day and enjoyed the spa—it's definitely a highlight! We apologize for the inconvenience with the Wi-Fi, and we’ll make sure to look into that issue for future tours. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the time spent at the geyser and spa, and we’ll keep that in mind as we continuously aim to improve our experiences. Thanks again for recommending the tour! We're happy to hear it was worth the trip to Rotorua, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.

A memorable 12 hour day tour in Rotorua

Betty_L, Sep 2024

Our guide Huzefa was very professional, friendly and efficient. It makes our day tour to Rotorua enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend this tour as it is both culturally enriching as well as relaxing at the spa, being the best of both world.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words, Betty! We’re thrilled to hear that Huzefa made your day tour to Rotorua both enjoyable and memorable. He’ll be so happy to hear your lovely feedback! It’s wonderful that you found the tour to be the perfect mix of cultural enrichment and relaxation at the spa – the best of both worlds indeed! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon.

A ne pas manquer

Murielle_E, Oct 2024

Très belle expérience tout était parfait L'activité géothermique est impressionnante le rdv culturel avec les coutumes maori les danses les chants L'après-midi détente au spa Un grand merci à notre guide huzefa pour son accompagnement et sa patience pour ses explications malgré notre très mauvaise connaissance de l anglais

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a beautiful experience and enjoyed the geothermal activity, Māori cultural experience, and relaxing afternoon at the spa. Huzefa is truly a fantastic guide, and we’re glad he made your trip memorable with his support and patience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future!