Rotorua Geothermal Valley Day Tour from Auckland
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua is an active geothermal wonderland!
This 60-hectare site is home to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, alive kiwi enclosure, the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, and more than 500 natural geothermal wonders.
Tour starts with us picking you up from Auckland CBD; then you enjoy a three-hour scenic drive towards the Bay of Plenty.
On arrival, you will be welcomed by the Maori residents and offered to choose your steam box meal (extra cost) to be cooked in Woven baskets and placed in the active steam vent.
After that; your tour guide will take you through a 60 mins tour around 60 hectares of Te Puia Geothermal Valley including the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, the Pohutu Geyser. you can also See the native Kiwi bird, Mud Pools, watch New Zealand’s iconic native Carvings and Weaving performed in front of you, as well as Learning about the Maori Culture while performing at the sacred Marae.
Location
What you need to know
- Pick-up and drop-off from most central Auckland hotels.
- Small-group tours with a maximum of 20 guests for a more personalised experience.
- Travel in comfort aboard our premium Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
- Free Wi-Fi on board. - Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable local guides.
- Complimentary bottled water and light refreshments are provided throughout the tour.
- Lunch (available for purchase during stops).
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
- Gratuities for guides (optional).
- Any optional activities or extras not mentioned in the tour description.
- Traditional hangi lunch (additional cost).
- Traditional Māori cultural performance (additional cost).
- This tour starts at 06:30 am.
- Please allow approximately 9 hours for this experience
- This experience includes pick-up from most central Auckland hotels.
- Complimentary Pick-up and drop-off from most central Auckland hotels.
- Wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for the tour.
- We recommend bringing warm clothing or a jacket during the winter season, from the beginning of June to the end of September.
- Bring a camera to capture the memorable scenery and highlights throughout the tour.
- A minimum of 2 people are required to make this booking.
- Lunch is not included in this tour.
- Child rates apply (3-12yrs).
- Infants under 2 years (0-2yrs) travel free.
- Car seats are available to hire for infants under 2 years (additional cost), or you are welcome to bring your own child seats.
- If you have an Infant from 0 - 2 travelling with you, please contact the provider at the time of booking
- A minimum of 4 participants required for this experience to run.
- In the event you have purchased a group tour and subsequently wish to cancel it, Auckland & Beyond Tours may refund your booking at its sole discretion, in which event you will be charged a cancellation fee as follows: a. 7 – 10 days prior to the date of the tour – 25% of your ticket plus any booking fees and charges. b. 3 – 6 days prior to the date of the tour – 50% of your ticket plus any booking fees and charges. c. 48 hours or less will be charged 100% of the ticket.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking; however, it is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
