Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia) | 8 hours to 9 hours

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Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)
2 Adults x $207.34
$414.68
Approx Total
$414.68
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch

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.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    1 hour

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • 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

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Medium level of fitness required

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience 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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18 reviews

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Full Day Eco Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

I had an informative and enjoyable tour with Elite Adventures where I came to better understand the amazing natural environment of this part of NZ. I'm happy to recommend them, and especially note the great service and guiding by Linda, who is one of the companies guides. Thanks Linda for a great day.

Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia) Dec 28, 2024

Published on Feb, 2025

Route, Tour, Guide and Place all was good. We had good experience with this Viator tour - We definitely love this trip

Enriching Day Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

It was a small group tour of 11 people from around the world. They were able to pick us up on our Motel in the city centre of Rotorua. Clint was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide who can weave the geothermal history of the area, the experiences and stories of the local Maori and later European settlers, and his own life experiences. The whole tour from Waiotapu, Lady Knox Gyser, Waimangu, the Blue and Green Lakes, and Te Puia create a great narrative introduction to Rotorua. Be prepared for lots of walking, so always have water handy and good sun protection. Some parts of tour (Waiotapu) might have areas of intense sulfur smell. Be prepared for pollen, depending on what season ir weather you will take the tour in.

Can’t be missed tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Clint is a professional and knowledgable guide. He can explained all things in details and tell you many stories about Maroi culture. Highly recommended this tour

Fun and educational Adventure

Published on Dec, 2024

Great guide with good stories and facts about areas. Places visited were picturesque. Guide was considerate of all passengers.

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