Auckland Central Trip Overview
Explore Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland of Lady Knox Geyser and the active geothermal area with its volcanic features, with a
scenic tour of Lake Rotorua and Rotorua Government Gardens. Experience Maori cultural performance and be amazed at The Pahutu Geyser with is the biggest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere erupting every 40 minutes to 30 metres.
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Duration: 13 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Auckland Central, New Zealand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Auckland Central, North Island, New Zealand
Explore Wai-O-Tapu, Thermal Wonderland of Lady Knox Geyser and the active geothermal area with its volcanic features, with a
scenic tour of Lake Rotorua and Rotorua Government Gardens. Experience Maori cultural performance and be amazed at The Pahutu Geyser with is the biggest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere erupting every 40 minutes to 30 metres.
Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
Wai-O-Tapu is a surreal and colourful, thermal wonderland of Geothermal activity. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am and then take a walk along the geothermal track. Your walk will take you on paths amongst the volcanic areas and the surrounding bushes with beautiful sounds of our native birds.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Waiotapu Boardwalk/ Mud Pool, Waiotapu Loop Road, Wai-O-Tapu New Zealand
Boiling mud pool
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Rotorua is a unique region where geothermal activity is evident from the steam appearing on the hills, parks and the lakefront. We will guide you past many of its famous attractions and historical sights, lake Rotorua, The government gardens, Polynesian spa.
You will arrive at Te Puia and with a local guide, you will encounter bubbling mud, pools of boiling water and stunning geysers. The Pōhutu geyser is the main attraction. Pōhutu is the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, she erupts once or twice every hour reaching heights of up to 30 meters (100 ft). At Te Puia, you will get to see New Zealand’s national iconic flightless bird, the Kiwi.
Experience the unique ways Māori adapted to life in Rotorua. Witness an authentic Māori cultural performance including the traditional Haka, an ancient type of war dance or challenge, used nowadays in important ceremonies and celebrations.
Our trip to Rotorua weaves together the fascinating geology, rich culture and colonial beginnings of this region that makes it a ‘must visit’ destination.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand
Historical Government gardens
Pass By: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
Lake Rotorua is the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand
