Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland Private Tour From Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Special Offer

From Auckland Wai Ariki and Rotorua Redwoods Small Group Tour

Auckland, North Island

5.0

(1)

From Auckland Wai Ariki and Rotorua Redwoods Small Group Tour

from

$246

$259

Coromandel Private Day Tour from Auckland.

Auckland, North Island

5.0

(1)

Coromandel Private Day Tour from Auckland.

from $758

Auckland, North Island

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Exclusive (1-6 traveler)

from $2,499

Per group

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

What's Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Enjoy a scenic private drive from Auckland to Rotorua through New Zealand’s lush countryside. Travel distance is approximately 225 km each way with an average journey time of around 3 hours per direction including a short refreshment stop. Departure is typically 7:00am from Auckland arriving in Rotorua around 10:00am with a brief Lake Rotorua stop before continuing to Te Puia. At Te Puia join a 2-hour guided Geothermal Wonderland tour led by official Te Puia guides finishing at approximately 1:00pm. Guests may enjoy a quick lunch at the on-site café before returning to Auckland with an estimated arrival time of around 4:00pm. Entry tickets are not included and must be purchased directly from the Te Puia website. We recommend the 11:00am Te Rā + Haka Combo. As a private service timings are flexible and additional stops can be added at extra cost.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Lake Rotorua

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Te Puia

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Best Tour Experience Ever – Sanjeev Is Truly Exceptional

Amishi_P, Apr 2026

This was hands down one of the best tour experiences we’ve ever had—and it was all because of Sanjeev. We had an absolutely incredible day tour to Rotorua and Hobbiton. From start to finish, Sanjeev went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience. His energy and dedication were unbelievable—he never got tired, even after full days, while we were the ones needing a break! He stayed with us the entire time, making everything seamless and stress-free. By the end of the trip, he didn’t feel like just a tour guide—he truly felt like family and a friend for life. He is one of the kindest and most hardworking people we’ve met. His driving was excellent, and his car was always spotless—even after long days, he made sure everything was perfectly clean for the next day. He also shared many helpful recommendations for the rest of our trip, which made everything so much easier for us. We cannot say enough good things about Sanjeev. This was one of the best experiences of our entire trip, and we would highly, highly recommend him to anyone!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your review

A wonderful tour with a wonderful driver !

patricialaquerbe, Nov 2023

Rotorua is an amazing destination and there are so many places to see ! We made a tour in the Māori village and learn a lot of very interesting facts about the Māori culture. We saw 3 beautiful geysers and so many fumaroles ! Quite impressive ! We also had a walk on top of the redwood forest : very majestic and very old giant sequoias. Our driver Mahendra was perfect : he drove very safely and showed us many great places !