Magical Wanderer Experience Private Tour to Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Lunch Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Private transportation
- Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features
- Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim
- Find a spot with the perfect mix of hot and cold temperatures, a truly magical experience
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
- Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
- WiFi on board
- Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance
- Walk through a surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
- Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
- Admission to fully guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Admission to 90 minutes self-guided walk at Wai-o–Tapu thermal wonderland
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Auckland Central
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bombay Hills (Pass By)
Robert Harris
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Te Puia
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Auckland Central
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at an additional cost.
- Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Lunch. Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley.Private transportation.Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features.Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece.Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.Air-conditioned vehicle.Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser.Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim.Find a spot with the perfect mix of hot and cold temperatures, a truly magical experience.All Fees and Taxes.Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.Complimentary refreshments and water onboard.Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools.WiFi on board.Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland.Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus.A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour.Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance.Walk through a surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders.Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops.Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land.Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house.Admission to fully guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley.Admission to 90 minutes self-guided walk at Wai-o–Tapu thermal wonderland. The following is NOT included: Breakfast.Dinner. Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-168163P60
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
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- Lunch. Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
- Private transportation.
- Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features.
- Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece.
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.
- Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim.
- Find a spot with the perfect mix of hot and cold temperatures, a truly magical experience.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard.
- Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools.
- WiFi on board.
- Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland.
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour.
- Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance.
- Walk through a surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops.
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land.
- Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house.
- Admission to fully guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
- Admission to 90 minutes self-guided walk at Wai-o–Tapu thermal wonderland.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Magical Wanderer Experience Private Tour to Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Magical Wanderer Experience Private Tour to Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchHangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Private transportation
- Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features
- Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim
- Find a spot with the perfect mix of hot and cold temperatures, a truly magical experience
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
- Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
- WiFi on board
- Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance
- Walk through a surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
- Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
- Admission to fully guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Admission to 90 minutes self-guided walk at Wai-o–Tapu thermal wonderland
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at an additional cost.
- Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
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