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Rotorua Day Tour including Wai-O-Tapu & Redwoods Walk

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and wander among towering redwoods on a guided small-group day tour from Auckland with scenic stops along the way.
Rotorua Day Tour including Wai-O-Tapu & Redwoods Walk

Highlights

  • Full day guided small group tour

  • Scenic drive through Waikato countryside

  • Guided Rotorua city highlights tour

  • Explore Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonders

  • Walk the stunning Redwoods tree walk

  • Hotel return transfers from Auckland

Set out on a day trip from Auckland, combining the beauty of Wai-O-Tapu and the scenic Redwoods tree walk. Travelling in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll journey through the Waikato countryside, past farmland, mighty rivers, and the corrugated-iron creations of Tirau. In Rotorua, enjoy a guided city highlights tour, taking in iconic sights like Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, and the historic Blue Baths before heading deeper into nature’s wonders.

At Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, you'll have 90 minutes to explore extraordinary geothermal features, including bubbling mud pools, the Champagne Pool, and the incredible landscapes that make this region so famous. After a lunch break, continue to the Whakarewarewa Forest, where the Redwoods tree walk lets you wander high above the forest floor on suspended bridges and platforms surrounded by Californian Redwoods. As the day winds down, you'll return to Auckland, with a few secret stops along the way. This small-group tour is the perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and Kiwi charm.

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Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected locations in Auckland
  • Lunch - Free choice from a set menu, provided on the day
  • Entry to Wai O Tapu and Redwoods tree walk
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned transport
  • Experienced, friendly driver-guide

Exclusions

Time

  • Please be ready and at your selected pickup location 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time.

Duration

  • This experience is approximately 12 hours in duration.

Departure Location

  • This experience includes return transfers from selected Auckland locations. Please advise your nearest available option after booking.

Hotel Pickup

  • Park Hyatt 6.10am
  • Swiss Belsuites Victoria Park 6.10am
  • Sofitel Viaduct Harbour 6.10am
  • Hilton Hotel 6.15am
  • M Social 6.15am
  • Movenpick Hotel 6.15am
  • Adina Apartment Hotel 6.15am
  • Copthorne Auckland City 6.15am
  • Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments 6.15am
  • Pullman Auckland 6.15am
  • SO/Auckland 6.15am
  • JW Marriott Auckland City 6.20am
  • Heritage Auckland 6.20am
  • Ibis Budget Auckland Central 6.20am
  • Crowne Plaza 6.25am
  • Rydges Hotel 6.20am
  • The Grand By SkyCity 6.25am
  • SkyCity Hotel 6.25am
  • Four Points by Sheraton 6.25am
  • Grand Millennium Auckland 6.30am
  • Kiwi International Hotel 6.30am
  • Mercure Queen St 6.30am
  • VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street 6.30am
  • Cordis Auckland 6.35am
  • Sebel Manukau (Not Viaduct Harbour) 6.45am

Terms And Conditions

  • Minimum numbers apply, with a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if not met; you will be offered an alternative or a full refund
  • Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day; If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform the experience provider in advance

Cancellation Policy

  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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$288.91

AUD

Age Groups

Toddlers (1-2)
Preschool (3-5)
Primary school (6-8)
Middle school (9-11)
Young teens (12-14)
Teens (15-17)
Students (18+)

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