Te Puia Tours

• Discover simmering mud pools, native bush, magnificent geysers, and steaming springs, and feel intrigued by the Maori culture on a guided tour of Te Puia.
• Gain valuable insight into the history and lineage of the Maori tribe as well as their cultural practices by visiting the Rotowhio Marae and Pikirangi Māori Village.
• Take time to appreciate the exhibits made from stone, wood, and bone carvings at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.
• Feel enchanted by the frequent eruptions of the Pōhutu Geyser, which is the largest geyser in the entire Southern Hemisphere.

Inclusions

• Guided tour
• Admission to Te Puia

Exclusions

• Audio guide
• Hotel transfers
• Personal expenses
• Meal inclusions

• Tip: Do not miss the chance to watch a traditional Haka performance for a small additional fee.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Explore the beautiful sights of New Zealand in this small group guided tour.
• Start your tour in Auckland, where you get picked up by your driver and guide who walks you through the stories and facts about the highlighted areas.
• Visit the scenic town of Waikato, filled with greenery, farms, animals, and lots of activities that you can enjoy.
• Next stop is Tirau, a place popular for fun corrugated iron structures, including the popular ewe, ram, and sheepdog.
• Finally, arrive at Rotorua, the town you have been excited for. Venture into the Rotorua museum, Government Garden, Rachel springs, natural Spa, and saunas like Blue Baths, etc.
• Lake Rotorua is the major highlight because of its unique multi-color water and the most romantic love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai on the Mokoia island.
• The tour offers multiple photo ops, refreshments, and discounted shopping opportunities at different spots.
• With the option of exploring Te Puia or experiencing a Polynesian spa retreat, you can personalize your tour to get the complete experience.

Inclusions

• Entry Tickets to chosen activities
• Small group guided Tour
• Hotel transfers
• Bottled Water
• Snacks

Exclusions

• Te Puia with Māori Cultural Performance (optional)
• Hangi Lunch (optional)
• Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal (optional)
• Polynesian Spa
• Skyline Gondola
• Agrodome

This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:

• Rotorua Highlights + Te Puia Entry & Guided Tour
• Rotorua Highlights + Polynesian Spa Deluxe Spa Entry
• Rotorua Highlights + Agrodome Entry - Sheep & Dog Show
• Rotorua Highlights + Skyline Adventure Park & Gondola Ride

• The tour needs a minimum of 4 people to participate and the maximum number of participants per group is 16.
• Choose extra optional activities with the tour to spend your free time adding additional value to your experience including
• Optional extra activities available for purchase include: Te Puia with Māori
  Cultural Performance, and/ or Hangi Lunch, Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, Polynesian Spa, Skyline Gondola, and Agrodome.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Join a full-day tour from Auckland to Waitomo's glowing caves and Rotorua's geothermal sites. Get hotel transfers from central locations in Auckland.
• Discover intriguing geology and rich cultural stories from your guide as you explore each destination.
• Explore the massive Waitomo Caves on foot with your guide, including a chance to visit Cathedral Cave.
• Hop on a flat bottom boat to step into a magical underground world, lit by thousands of glowworms, mimicking a star-filled sky.
• Head to Te Puia Geothermal Valley, home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, boiling mud pools, and steaming vents.
• See Maori artisans at work in the National Carving and Weaving Institute. Then visit a traditional village to experience the Maori culture.

Inclusions

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland on a luxurious vehicle
• Expert guide
• Small group tour
• Complementary water & snacks
• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves:
• Boat ride along Waitomo River
• Guided walk inside Waitomo Grotto
• Transfers to Rotorua
• 1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley
• Kiwi bird-watching
• Visit following locations in Rotorua:
• Pohutu Geysers & boiling mud pools
• Prehistoric Maori village
• National Carving & Weaving Institute

• Hotel pickup from Auckland
• Arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Guided walk inside Waitomo Grotto
• Boat ride along Waitomo River
• Drive to Rotorua
• Guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley
• Visit National Carving and Weaving Institute
• Visit Maori village
• Hotel drop-off in Auckland

• Photography is not allowed at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
• This tour is accessible to those with reasonable mobility.
• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Infants aged 0 to 2 can travel for free if they do not occupy a seat.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Benefit from this exciting combo tour that lets you experience the magical Lord of the Rings movie set, cultural highlights of Rotorua, and geothermal wonders of Te Puia in one convenient package.
• Thanks to the round-trip hotel transfers and expert navigation from your friendly tour guide, you're guaranteed convenience from beginning to end
• Start off with a 2-hour guided tour through the Hobbiton movie set, boasting lush pastures of the Shire, 44 hobbit holes, and then some
• At the famous Hobbiton pub, The Green Dragon Inn, you'll sip on a complimentary cold drink, basking in the magical surroundings
• On your way to Rotorua, visit the charming town of Tirau, interestingly dubbed 'the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world'
• Enjoy a spirited city tour of Rotorua, visiting and learning about historical sites like The Government Gardens, Blue Baths, Thermal Springs, Lake Rotorua, and more
• At the Te Puia Geothermal Park, you'll stop for a traditional Maori Hangi meal: a great way to indulge in the local cuisine (optional ticket upgrade)
• You'll also enjoy the Māori cultural performance, a world-class, high-energy show performed by the resident performing arts group, bound to leave you speechless
• Carry on to explore the geothermal and cultural wonders that lie ahead in the park
• As you skip from attraction to attraction, pass along geothermal craters and events, making for great picture backdrops

Inclusions

• Expert tour guide
• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
• Bottled water & snacks on bus
• WiFi, charging ports & on-screen entertainment on bus
• Access to Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest
• Admission & fully-guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
• Complimentary crafted beverage at The Green Dragon Inn
• Admission & fully-guided tour of Te Puia
• Rotorua city highlights tour
• Visit Pohutu Geyser, Maori village & craft school
• Access to Kiwi bird house
• Traditional Maori Hangi meal (Optional)
• Traditional Maori Cultural Performance (Optional)

Exclusions

• Personal expenses

This ticket has the following variants that you can choose from:

• Full-Day Tour
• Full-Day Tour with Show & Hangi Buffet

• Hotel pickup
• Drive from Auckland to Waikato
• Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set
• Visit Tirau
• Explore Rotorua city highlights
• Visit Te Puia Geothermal Park
• Traditional Maori Hangi meal (Optional)
• Hotel drop-off

• Infants aged 3yrs and under and children aged 4-14yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry valid photo ID)

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• On this guided tour, experience Te Puia's history and lineage, and get to discover mud pools, hot springs, and geysers too.
• Visit the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and see how wood, stone, bone carving, and flax weaving happen.
• Experience nature's power at Phutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere!
• Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Maori tribe as you experience an exhilarating traditional performance, the Haka.

Inclusions

• Guided tour
• Cultural performance

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers
• Personal expenses

• Tip: Book a time slot earlier in the day as the scenery is more spectacular in the early morning sun.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Discover the unbridled beauty, history, culture, and cuisine on Te Puia's guided tour with the Te Rā Guided Experience with a Hāngī Buffet lunch.
• Traverse through 60 hectares of Rotorua’s local flora and fauna, featuring Pōhutu Geyser - the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere!
• Witness New Zealand’s prized treasures at the Kiwi Conservation Centre and ancient carving and weaving practices at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.
• Take in the unique Kiwi flavors at the Pātaka Kai Restaurant’s Hāngī Buffet and relish the Māori-touch in various cuisines and preparation techniques amid the park’s gorgeous background.

Inclusions

• Admission into Te Rā Guided Experience
• Hāngī Buffet lunch

Exclusions

• Personal expenses

• Tip: Book your tickets now as the Hāngī Buffet lunch gets sold out very quickly in the peak season.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• On this night tour, get a glimpse of mystical geothermal geysers at Te Puia – hidden by nature until now!
• Enter the valley with your expert guide through a seldom accessed path, catch sight of the carvings in the valley, and learn about Maori legends.
• Savor the flavors of a traditional Maori dessert created at a cooking pool called Ngāraratuatara.
• The high point of this tour? Admire the southern hemisphere’s largest geyser, Pōhutu, and its erupting showers surrounded by clouds of white smoke.

Inclusions

• 90-min guided tour of Te Puia
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Te Puia entry ticket
• Traditional Maori dessert at Ngāraratuatara
• Ponchos and umbrellas (if it rains)

• Tip: Grab a comfortable seat on the warm geothermal rocks after your long walk.
• Your experience may be subject to change or cancelation depending upon the weather conditions.
• This experience requires the guests to have a medium level of fitness.
• The experience is restricted for guests aged 8 and under.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.