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Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

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Rotorua, New Zealand

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up from all Rotorua accommodations within the city limits at the following times Black Swan 8.05 am Peppers on the Point 8.05 am Koura Lodge 8.05 am Cosy Cottage 8.05 am Novotel 8.10 am Regent 8.10 am Ibis 8.10 am Aura Accommodation 8.10 am Accolades 8.10 am Princes Gate 8.15 am Haka house 8.15am Millennium 8.20 am Sudima 8.20 am Silver Fern 8.25 am Rydges 8.30am Rotorua Thermal Holiday park 8.30 am

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Tryon Street
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 30, New Zealand

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Start Time • Daily 8:00 AM

What To Expect

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Journey to Wai O Tapu, one of the world's most surreal destinations. You will spend approximately 45-60min in the park before departing to the Lady Knox geyser.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lady Knox Geyser

Our journey will guide you to the Lady Knox geyser who only erupts once a day at 10.15 am. Come along and found out the story behind her punctuality.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

We journey to the Jurassic Waimangu valley, the youngest geothermal eco-system in the world.Here we will witness first hand the power and beauty of mother nature and the aftermath of the 1886 volcanic eruption of Mt Tarawera.We spend approximately 90min here, including a 30min lunch break at the scenic Waimangu cafe.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Te Puia

Finally, journey with our local guide to Te Puia and learn more about Maori culture.Te Puia is New Zealand's Maori arts and crafts institute. Here we will introduce you to the process of Maori carving, weaving, and casting.At the heart of Te Puia lives New Zealand's largest geyser, Pohutu. Unlike Lady Knox in the morning program, Pohutu can erupt up to 20 times a day, approximately every 90min and reaching heights of 100ft (35 meters)Te Puia is also home to 3 kiwis who have been breed and raised in conservation.Hopefully, at the conclusion of the day you will see not 1 but 2 geysers as well as enough kiwi birds to quench your Kiwi needs.We stay here from approximately 60-90min
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Medium level of fitness required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Medium level of fitness required
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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