Volcanic Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
Small group ensures personal service
All entrance fees included
Led by a local guide

What's Included

Driver/guide
Port pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time

Meeting point

148 Quay Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
If a hotel pickup is not selected, please wait at the steps at 148 Quay St in front of Daikoku Restaurant and opposite the entrance to Queens Wharf, and your guide will meet with you there We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lake Rotorua

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 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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Reviews

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An amazing day out looking at geothermal features!

Derilyn_F, Aug 2025

What an absolutely amazing chance to get up close and personal with New Zealand's geothermal 'hotspots'! It was actually a one person tour for me and Mike, the guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and really broadened my knowledge (including about the types of volcano that make up Auckland). I would thoroughly recommend this trip and might even do it again next time I visit NZ!

Breathtaking and Memorable

Kim_K, May 2025

New Zealand capsulated in one tour. We were blown away by the terrain and how lush and green the landscape is. The Rotarua steam springs and plumes of steam was incredible.

Volcanic Valley Hike and Te Puia

Susanne_S, Dec 2024

The day startet at 7:20 am and the first stop was the Arapuni Swing Bridge, 152 m log and 54m high with an amazing view over the Waikato river and the rainforest. The next was the Volcanic Valley to go on a walk from Southern Crater to the Lake with the Jetty. It was raining at the beginning , but nevertheless a perfect day for a rainforest walk along the craters, pools and colored terraces. My guide Mike was explaining the plants, birds and the geothermal ecosystem. The last stop was Te Puia with the Maori Art Institute, Kiwi House and geothermal park. It was an amazing day and many thanks to Mike .

Gorgeous geysers and lovely lakes - Waimangu and Waiotapu

Suresh_R, Mar 2024

The tour of a very small group of 4 were picked up on time by the guide/driver in a comfortable van for the approximately 11 hour trip to the Volcanic regions. Waimangu with its pristine volcanic lake was our first tour. About 30+ minutes trail took us to the area where the Waimangu geyser erupted in a volcanic activity just over a century back. We came back to the center via a bus. The trail was great with colorful rocks and trees. Second tour stop was the Waiotapu geyser lakes. These were truly astounding with pools with different colors and smell. The town was beautiful too and a reminder that a geyser can potentially open up in your backyard here. Tour guide was friendly and provided excellent support.