Te Puia Tours & Attractions

Visit two of the North Islands most popular attractions in one day - Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Te Puia Geothermal Park and Maori Village in Rotorua. This tour combines the best nature has to offer with Maori culture & New Zealand scenery.

Highlights:
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu
• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School
• Rotorua City Highlights

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

Our tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Duration: 13 hours.

Experience the world famous geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia. This unforgettable tour combines natures power and beauty with Maori culture all in one day.

Highlights:
• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu
• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School
• Rotorua City Highlights
• Waikato Farm Region

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

This day tour gives you the time to explore Te Puia and participate in the extra options if you choose, unlike many other tours. Led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Duration: 12 hours.

We pick up all customers using several vehicles. You will not be driven around the city from hotel to hotel for hours before we leave Auckland

Rotorua is located in the North Island of New Zealand and is famous for its beauty, culture, hospitable locals, learn about Maori culture,and see the thermal activity. Add Waiotapu, Polynesian Spa or Maori Concert - this is added value - not in place of Te Puia

This tour is flexible, with options to leave from and return to Auckland, or leave from Auckland and finish in Rotorua. If you book the one way option this leaves you in Rotorua. If you do not buy additional options you will have free time to either explore on your own without a guide or extra time at Te Puia.

You can book this tour one way and finish in Rotorua or return to Auckland at the end of the day.
Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
Duration: 13 hours.

Visit Te Puia home of the famous Pohutu Geyser. The largest geyser in the southern hemisphere. Your guide will take you on a tour of the natural bush, geysers and mud pools with a remarkable walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace.
Duration: 6 hours.

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up
against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service.
Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café.
Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style

Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.

Duration: 13 hours.

ALL OUR TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES.
From port of Tauranga, taking a shore excursion to Rotorua will give you great insights into New Zealand's rich Maori culture. You will get up close to amazing geothermal hot springs, steamiing fumaroles and bubbling mudpools. You will discover Rotorua's natural thermal phenomena of Geyers and boiling mud. Your Immerse yourself into Te Puia Maori Cultural Centre - the most pristine attraction of its kind in New Zealand - which gives you the WoW factor. You will enjoy a fascinating cultural display including the Haka (war dance). You will get to travel through the North Island’s spectacular countryside of rolling farmland and forestry, alongside Kiwifruit orchards and bathe your feet in pure warm mineral waters which come up from under the ground. There really is something for everybody in this excursion.
Much moire than I cna put into words - it is a "must do" excursion to appreciate it all.
Duration: 7 hours.

A day of excitement, culture, kai and connection…
For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.

Our 90 minute guided tour will bring you face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi, in our brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre. Be mesmerized by exploding mud pools all throughout the valley and gaze at beautifully crafted Māori-made artwork and sculptures visible throughout Te Puia.

Watch carvers and weavers demonstrate their skills at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and hear our guides share stories passed down from their ancestors. Our wānanga (school) is a lighthouse for indigenous culture, worldwide. We are honoured to open the doors to our wānanga and show you the work of internationally recognised artists.
Duration: 2 hours.

The tour departs daily between 8:00-8:30 am. from your accommodation and drives you through forestry and farmland to New Zealand’s largest boiling mud pool. Your guide shows you a series of colorful hot springs and volcanic features at Wai-O-Tapu. Then see the Lady Knox geyser eruption at 10:15 am.

Next a short drive to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley where your guide explains the Mt. Tarawera eruption which blew open this spectacular, bush-covered, geothermal park.

Spend the afternoon experiencing Rotorua’s Maori culture and geothermal activity and see how they are intricately entwined. First, a guided tour through Te Puia, Rotorua’s premier cultural attraction. This includes a visit to the wood carving school, art and craft gallery, Rotowhio Marae, weaving display, kiwi house and finally the Pohutu geyser.

Next, we visit the Lakefront area to see the Maori War Canoe and learn more about Maori history and customs.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up
against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service.
Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café.
Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style

Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.
Duration: 2 days.

Experience the world famous geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia. This unforgettable tour combines natures power and beauty with Maori culture all in one day.

Highlights:
• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu
• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School
• Rotorua City Highlights
• Waikato Farm Region

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

This day tour gives you the time to explore Te Puia fully and participate in the activities there, unlike many other tours. Led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.


Duration: 12 hours.

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. Your day will vary from stunning white sandy beaches, to boiling mud pools and beautiful forests. There is so much to see and experience in this stunning part of New Zealand. Choose an attraction to visit or enjoy all the "Freebies" this area offers. I can customise your day. Do as much or as little as you choose. Its "Your Day Your Way". Have a great day out with your own Private guide.

"FREEBIES":
- Sandy Beaches and beautiful countryside
- Lake Rotorua and the Redwood Forest
- Rotorua City Government Gardens
- Kuirau Park Geothermal area with bubbling mud, hot springs and a footbath

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village or
- Te Puia Geotherrmal Park and NZ Maori Atrs & Craft Institiute
- Skyline Gondola & luge
- Agrodome Sheep show
- White water rafting
- Zorbing
- Polynesian pools


Duration: 6 hours.

This tour will be operated by a small Private Local company,
with us, it's a Flexible-Enjoyable-Fun Trip. Our driver-guide will take you to Te Puia where you can visit Geothermal / Geyser activities and experience Maori cultural performances, walk into Redwood forest & take beautiful photos with 72m tall Redwood trees, get a chance to get into secret spot hot tubs and relax. You will experience a forest walk, Geothermal-Geyser, Tall redwood trees, Hot tub bath on a day tour. Explore more with us.
Duration: 10 to 11 hours.

Embark on a truly special journey with our Te Puia and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home to the renowned Te Puia where you get to explore the magic hidden within the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley

This exhilarating experience extends out by offering a leading cultural performance in their beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a Pōhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome), Waiata (Song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi and Haka.

Then, unwind at the Polynesian Spa, surrounded by natural beauty and Lake Rotorua. Experience the therapeutic benefits of rejuvenating thermal waters amid picturesque surroundings.

With our knowledgeable guides illuminating indigenous culture and natural heritage, this tour promises a truly memorable adventure. Sit back and relax on a comfortable return journey from Auckland to Rotorua and enjoy a cultural and wellness experience unlike any other.
Duration: 12 hours.

This tour ticks all the boxes. If you only have one day to see the unique and special part of New Zealand then this tour is a great option. The tour is informative and fun, and our knowledgeable guides will provide a day of exciting discovery as you journey into the heartland of the North Island. We will visit places the big coaches do not go to and tell you the stories and legends of the land. 
• Native bush and lush countryside
• Geothermal wonders - Geysers, boiling mudpools, bubbling hot springs and steaming sulphur vents
• Stunning volcanic lakes and crystal clear streams
• Visit the Maori arts and crafts institute and see a cultural performance including the famous Haka
• New Zealand's iconic Kiwi bird
Duration: 7 hours.

our tour guide has 10 years experience and you will travel in a luxury vehicle. your tour will also be much more enjoyable as it is a private tour this will result in you getting more time for sightseeing. we can guide and recommend you various Tourist Destinations and help you to choose the places of your interest and take you over there,
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Spend an afternoon exploring New Zealand’s Maori culture with a guided tour of Te Puia and visit the beautiful lakes district. You will learn about Maori customs, traditions, history and protocols new and old, with a guided visit to Te Puia, Rotorua's premier cultural centre. See Kiwi birds, geysers, mudpools and much more. Visit the Blue and Green crater lakes and visit the Mt Tarawera volcano and lake. Learn of its history and the 1886 eruption.
Duration: 3 hours.

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up
against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service.
Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café.
Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style

Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.
Duration: 13 hours.

Rotorua(Geo Thermal Valley) is less than 50 miles away from coast and is one of the most beautiful attractions in Bay Of Plenty. Our Tour Guide will collect you from the gates of Port of Tauranga or any other general Location .Our Rotorua Tour commence with first stop of 10 minutes at Mount Maunganui Main Beach

On the way to Rotorua, we will stop in a Kiwi fruit orchard and our guide will explain to you about the kiwi fruit and the process of growing and you can taste the varieties of kiwi fruit .. You will see the Kiwi Fruit on vines and get the detailed knowledge about the growing process and History of Kiwi fruit. We will drive through Pine forests and stunning landscapes.

We will guide you to Geothermal of thermal valley of TE PUIA .In this famous location of POHUTU GEYSER you will get a chance to view geothermal activities and hot bubbling mud pools hot Springs and many more. you will see the KIWI BIRD.

We Guarantee to drop you back to the ship before the ship sails.


Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Get ready to explore the amazing Rotorua. Rotorua is New Zealand's ultimate holiday destination for locals and overseas visitors. Roto means lake and Rua means two – together, Rotorua means 'Second Lake'. A dream spot for sightseeing and a region steeped in Māori legend, history, and culture. On this tour, you will visit famous attractions such as the Pikirangi Maori Village, Kiwi House, and the Geothermal Valley. This is a tour including a driver and we can match your ideal itinerary or you can take our suggested. The tour does not include entrance fees.

Highlights:
- Te Puia
- Government Garden
- Redwood Forest
- Green/Blue Lake
- Rotorua Lake
- Private tour allows for a flexible itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours.

Immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand’s North Island on a two-day escape from Auckland. From Rotorua’s famous geysers and the glowing Waitomo Caves to the re-creation of Middle-earth at Hobbiton, you’ll discover scenic beauty and natural wonders, ancient Maori traditions and movie-making magic on this fascinating two-day tour.
Duration: 2 days.

Private Tour: Max 4 people.
Our wonderful adventure begins as soon as I pick you up outside the port gates. I love seeing my fellow travelers fascinated by their experience of this amazing movie set where their favorite stories & characters were brought to life. Stand under the party tree, see all your favorites, and hear behind-the-scenes stories as you walk the meandering tracks past the Hobbit holes, Bilbo's House, Bag End, Gandalf's Cutting & The Mill. If you haven't seen the movie or read the books you still love it

"Te Puia" Geysers - Rotorua
Heartland of New Zealand's geothermal activity and a center for Māori history and culture. See kiwi birds, Māori greenstone and wood carvers at work. Surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape, see and feel the heat of boiling mud, and endlessly simmering hot pools, the thrilling sight of "Pohutu" geyser erupting boiling water and steam 100 ft high an amazing display of force. A full day of fun & adventure!
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

Private Tour: Max 4 people
The Redwoods Forest with its century-old trees offers tranquility as you traverse the worlds longest canopy walk. The gentle redwood giants, towering up to 75 feet are complemented by the forest floor's native flora & sweeping silver ferns. If you are not a nature enthusiast you will enjoy the stunning beauty from a birds-eye view as you navigate the 700-meter trail, pause on one of the 55 eco-suspended bridges & platforms to take a peek at the wonderful sight's surrounding you.

"Te Puia Geysers" heartland of New Zealand's geothermal activity, Māori history & culture.
See the historic sights of pre - European village, nocturnal Kiwi bird, wood & greenstone carvers at work.
Surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape, you'll see & feel the heat of boiling mud, hot water pools, & steam vents.
Feel the force of "Pōhutu" geyser erupting, an awe-inspiring sight of the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere shooting boiling water & steam 100 ft above you.

Duration: 7 hours.

In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit the heartland of Maori culture, Rotorua sits at the centre of one of the Pacific's most active thermal regions, and is surrounded by some magnificent examples of boiling mud pools, spouting geysers, steaming fumuroles, and giant water filled craters. Departing Rotorua after your Te Puia experience for Waitomo, stopping briefly for a short walk to a swing bridge over the Waikato river & view the hydro electric power station at Arapuni. Then on to your 45m guided Glow Worm Cave tour. Witness the constellations of tiny shining glow worms, it’s magnificent cathedral and intriguing stalagmites and stalactites, emerging from this limestone grotto by boat, after which we head back to Auckland
Duration: 8 to 12 hours.

On this comfortable private day tour from Auckland, experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, mud heals, and steam disappears into the clouds above. Soak in hot steam, marvel at boiling mud pools and watch a geyser erupt in spectacular fashion at one of New Zealand’s most impressive geothermal wonderlands. This land has the power to heal and excite anyone who meets it, just as it’s done for centuries. Come and discover New Zealand’s most unique geothermal experience at Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland and Hell’s Gate mud spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience.
Duration: 13 hours.

Combine two of New Zealand's favorite locations - Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia with a private guide and transport to and from Hobbiton and Te Puia. Sit back and relax in our luxury vehicles and escape the crowds with this exciting private tour.

Duration: 12 hours.

Private Tour: Max 4 people.
Your adventure begins as soon as I pick you up from the port gates.
I will show you the best hot spots, highlights & hidden secrets, starting with a tour of Mount Maunganui surf beach, passing through picturesque countryside, lush dairy farms, Kiwi fruit orchards, pine plantations & lakes district as we make our way to Rotorua.
We take an easy stroll through the Redwoods Forest under awesome 75-feet high redwoods & beautiful giant tree ferns forest.
Arriving at "Te Puia" Geysers a steaming volcanic landscape we are greeted with a fierce-some welcome by Māori warriors.
Your Māori guide takes you on this amazing tour as they explains the wonderful history of the geothermal activity.
See the native kiwi bird, wood & greenstone carvers working in traditional ways. Surrounded by, boiling mud, hot water pools, & the thrilling sight of "Pohutu" geyser erupting boiling water & steam 100 ft high, an amazing display of force.
Plenty to see & enjoy on this tour.


Duration: 6 hours.

Enjoy a day trip from Auckland to Rotorua with the opportunity to explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your chauffeur will pick you up from your desired place in Auckland city, and then get ready to enjoy the amazing Rotorua!

Rotorua is New Zealand's ultimate holiday destination for locals and overseas visitors. The Waitomo Caves, one of the North Island's most popular attractions. With beautiful caverns and brightly lit glowworms, this sightseeing experience will be one you won't ever forget!
Duration: 12 hours.

Your very own luxury private tour with a maximum of 4 travelers. We go where the big tour coaches don't go. Your very own personal tour guide shows you the hidden secrets of this beautiful Bay of Plenty region.
Get ready for a fun packed day. Sit back, relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery of lush farmland, orchards, forests in our luxury tour vehicle as we travel to Rotorua City, New Zealand's top tourist destination. A full day of fun and adventure awaits us with this awesome combination tour of “Te Puia Geysers Wonderland” a steaming landscape of erupting geysers, Māori culture and the “Agrodome" Farm Show for a hilarious hour of fun and laughter at the antics of the 19 different sheep breeds and the specially trained (friendly) farm dogs in action. See a live professional sheep shearing demonstration on stage. A New Zealand farm experience at its best.
A busy day with lots to see and do on this tour.
To avoid disappointment, book your tour early.
Admission tickets not included.

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes.

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up
against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service.
Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café.
Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style

Duration: 3 days.

This private luxury tour is designed for couples and allows unlimited stops and to customise the tour to suit.
During this tour combination, you will visit New Zealand’s two most iconic and must visit attractions, Rotorua a region rich in cultural history and natural wonders. Then visit Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and marvel at thousands of enchanting glow worms found in a subterranean landscape. Discover New Zealand’s natural wonder which took over 30 million years to form!
Duration: 12 hours.

We provide Chauffeur Driven Private and Exclusive passenger transportation service in our late model luxury vehicles. Customer Oriented Professional Safe and Friendly Service. Vehicles are well groomed and maintained for hygiene safety and comfort of our passengers and driver. Personal Driver Service! Travel On Your Own Way!

Duration: 9 hours.

This Rotorua Tour is designed for shore excursions from Tauranga. Clients can be picked up from local accommodation (within the Tauranga/Mt Maunganui/Papamoa area) &/or from the Port of Tauranga. We visit the Te Puia Maori Cultural Center for a welcome concert and tour through its extensive thermal grounds. The tour also covers a variety of different scenery en route and visits a working kiwifruit orchard and the Government Gardens. Pick up times can be adjusted to fit with cruise-ship arrival times
Duration: 6 hours 45 minutes.

Private tour: Max 4 people

Two of New Zealand's most spectacular Geothermal Parks.
See kiwifruit & avocado orchards, lakes district, lush farmland, waterfalls, native bush, and pine forests.
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland.
A self-guided tour following demarcated tracks through a stunning variety of volcanic phenomena. You’ll see fantastic naturally colored hot and cold pools, the world-famous Champagne Pool, massive craters and New Zealand’s largest boiling mud pool formed over thousands of years of continuous volcanic activity.

Te Puia Geysers.
Heartland of Rotorua's geothermal activity & Maori culture. See and experience 'Pohutu' geyser the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere in action rumbling away as it erupts boiling water and steam up to 100 feet. An awesome sight. See & smell boiling mud pools, hot water pools, steam vents, a steaming volcanic landscape.
See the famous Māori Haka, carving & weaving skills.
Plenty to see and do on this tour.


Duration: 7 hours.

Experience the magic of great value Hobbiton Movie Set day tour, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes' the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Along with a day pass to explore the geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia geothermal valley all in one day. Visit New Zealand’s native kiwi birds, and learn about Māori history & culture. This unforgettable combination tour takes you to top two tourist attractions on the North Island.
Duration: 13 hours.

This two day trip covers the most iconic attractions in New Zealand!

Ideal for travelers with limited time or as a pre or post cruise ship trip. Do not miss out on this amazing 2 day fully customized luxury adventure!

• Pick Up & Drop off at anywhere in Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua or Tauranga.
• Luxury Mercedes Vehicle
• Professional, friendly & knowledgeable tour guide
• Admission & Guided Tour Inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave including a Boat Ride.
• Admission to Te Puia Geothermal Valley in Rotorua.
• 1 Night Accommodation in Rotorua.
• Hobbiton Movie Set Admission & Guided Tour.
• Complimentary Drink (Alcoholic or Non) at Green Dragon Inn inside Hobbiton Village.
• 90min River Cruise at The Hamilton Gardens.
Duration: 2 days.

Visit all the best spots in the North Island of New Zealand in this private 3 day experience. This is ideal for all tourists that want to see as much a possible in a short time. Totally customizable itinerary to suit your requirements.

• Private Transport in a Luxurious Mercedes Vehicle.
• Fully certified, friendly, professional and knowledgeable tour guide.
• Pick up & Drop off from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga or Rotorua.
• Auckland City Highlights.
• Entry Tickets and guided tours at The Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Otorohanga Kiwi House, Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
• Hamilton Gardens Visit .
• 2 Nights Accommodation.(4 Stars or equivalent subject to Availability) 
• Complimentary Snacks & Water aboard our Vehicle.
• Free Wi-fi

Do you have a few days after your business trip? Keen to visit all the must do attractions before or after your cruise ship adventure in New Zealand? This is the perfect adventure for you!
Duration: 3 days.

Experience the top destinations of New Zealand’s North Island on this luxury guided tour. Indulge in comfort, style, and exclusive sightseeing. The best way for a first-time visitor to experience New Zealand’s must-see destinations. If you only have a short time in New Zealand, it’s the perfect route to get a taste for what this unspoiled country is all about, and you’ll immerse in the rich and vibrant culture. New Zealand’s Golden Triangle Experience comprises the three most visited cities in the country's Waitomo, Rotorua and Matamata (Hobbiton), which are all connected to each other within a small radius. You can experience three cities of varying landscapes and get a taste of three very different and distinct sides of the country.
Duration: 3 days.

Designed to showcase the range of experiences and landscapes on offer in the central north island, we bring to you, one of the country’s most unique natural wonders, the famous Waitomo glow-worm caves, magical walk, and geothermal hot springs. Discover the fantastic local landmarks as well as a multitude of picturesque and gorgeous surrounding areas. You’ll be thrilled and amazed by each and every destination on your list. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture and place at Te Puia geothermal valley and witness “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World", thousands of years in the making at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
Duration: 2 days.

This one-day tour is designed for private travellers on a luxury vehicle with return transfers from Auckland to explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and place. Visit Te Puia, one of Rotorua's top attractions. A place where mud pools bubble, boil, and geysers shoot steam high into the air. See two iconic native New Zealand kiwi birds in the Kiwi House and viewing enclosure. Experience traditional food Hangi buffet lunch infused with indigenous flavours and an authentic and traditional Māori concert, a truly wonderful New Zealand cultural experience for all the family and continue to enjoy the surreal landscapes and mysterious appeal of active geothermal sites at Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland.
Duration: 13 hours.

Visit Rotorua, a city of culture and sulfur located on New Zealand's North Island, on a private tour.

Come face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi. Be mesmerized by exploding mud pools all throughout the valley and gaze at beautifully crafted Māori-made artwork and sculptures visible throughout Te Puia.

Then take a scenic gondola ride up the base of Mt Ngongotaha to the summit for a great wine tasting.
Volcanic Hills wine tasting room offers the ultimate New Zealand wine tasting experience, with spectacular views of Lake Rotorua and the surrounding region.

Finally, explore Rotorua's most spectacular natural asset and one of the city's greatest treasures: the redwood forest.
These towering trees, along with numerous other species and the fresh forest air, combine to create an invigorating atmosphere and a truly unique and special environment.
Duration: 11 to 12 hours.

On this private day tour from Auckland, explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and place. Home to the world-renowned Pōhutu geyser and New Zealand's Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Puia is one of Rotorua's top attractions. A place where mud pools bubble, boil, and geysers shoot steam high into the air. See two iconic native New Zealand kiwi birds in the Kiwi House and viewing enclosure. Experience traditional food Hangi buffet lunch infused with indigenous flavours and an authentic and traditional Māori concert, a truly wonderful New Zealand cultural experience for all the family.
Duration: 11 hours.

A traveler experiences a private tour. We are very flexible in terms of your starting and finishing times. Travelers will feel more like family or friends on a daily trip. You are traveling in a luxury, eco-friendly minivan. You are traveling with a friendly and professional driver. The traveler will see unexpected, exciting, and memorable things while on the tour. Travelers might visit winter or rose gardens while on the way to the itinerary, depending on the allocated time.
Duration: 12 hours.

Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands…in this action packed tour.
Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te Puia’s guided tours. Te Puia is home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and offers a state-of-the-art Kiwi Conservation Centre, so you can get closer than ever before to New Zealand’s national treasure- the native Kiwi bird.

For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.

Be awed by the Haka, the Māori word for dance then experience the Hāngi (food cooked in a traditional way) buffet lunch, which includes European dishes


Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes.

The two-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua covers Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hobbiton Movie set tours, and a visit to Rotorua's Te Puia Geothermal activity. Guests may visit more places at their own expense.
We strongly recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to reserve the activity entry tickets. It is subject to availability.
Five-star rated service at Google (Brightlane NZ), and we pick you up from the airport. Our experienced chauffeur will take you to city sightseeing on the day and give you options to choose where travellers want to visit around Auckland.
Minimum passengers required 2, and maximum 5

Duration: 2 days.

A five day independent tour departing Auckland daily and taking in most of the key tourism destination in the North Island of New Zealand. You will visit the Bay of Islands, with a tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the historic township of Russell, and a cruise to the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. Your day in Auckland includes a sightseeing tour of Auckland City. On day four travel to Rotorua, via Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with a guided tour of the glowworm grotto. on arrival in Rotorua a guided tour of Te Puia and a Maori Cultural Performance has been arranged for your pleasure. Day five includes a tour of Hobbiton on your return journey to Auckland. The tour includes four nights in 4 star accommodation and all transport and tours listed.
Duration: 5 days.