Rotorua Ultimate Discovery Experience Incl. Te Pa Tu & Wai-O-Tapu | 13 hours

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Rotorua Ultimate Discovery Experience Incl. Te Pa Tu & Wai-O-Tapu
2 Adults x $379.63
$759.26
Approx Total
$759.26
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • Pass by the iconic Champagne Pool, with its vivid orange rim and steaming waters.
  • Savor a delicious Māori-fusion feast, complete with mouth-watering desserts.
  • Explore the geothermal marvels of Wai-O-Tapu, where volcanic wonders await at every turn.
  • Step into the Māori way of life and immerse yourself in its rich customs and culture.
  • Enter the sacred ancestral meeting house and connect with its spiritual significance.
  • Enjoy a powerful, traditional Māori performances, filled with energy and culture.
  • Discover the captivating stories of the village’s ancestors and their legacy.
  • Complimentary chef choice aperitif.
  • Admission to self-guided walk at Wai-o–Tapu thermal wonderland.
  • Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a minibus.
  • Complimentary pick up and drop of from Auckland
  • Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
  • Walk through a surreal, moon-like landscape as you witness the volcanic wonders.
  • Admission to 3.5 hours Te Pa Tu Evening Experience
  • Four course divine seasonal kai, Māori-fusion feast & Forest canapes.
  • Indulge in a feast of song, drama, tradition, and exquisite seasonal kai (food).
  • Complimentary High Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.
  • Experience a heartfelt Māori welcome ceremony, steeped in tradition.
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overview

Embark on a luxury small group tour from Auckland to explore the enchanting Wai-O-Tapu, a geothermal wonderland filled with bubbling hot springs, vibrant pools, and steaming geysers. This surreal landscape sets the stage for an extraordinary day, followed by an evening immersed in Māori culture at Te Pa Tu. Savor a traditional dinner feast and experience powerful Māori cultural performances that bring New Zealand’s heritage to life. Discover the magic of nature and culture in one unforgettable adventure!

Itinerary

  • Auckland Central

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

    15 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

  • N/A

    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

    15 minutes

  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

    Our first destination is Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, one of New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal area. Thousands of Years in the Making and "One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World". This stunning landscape is nestled within a natural bush setting through which self-guided walks take between 45 and 90 minutes. A walk through this surreal, lunar-like environment provides the chance to witness some of the volcanic wonders and a wide range of amazing photo opportunities at unique features including the world-famous Champagne Pool, naturally coloured hot and cold springs, devil’s bath, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations.

    1 hour

  • N/A

    Step into Te Pā Tū Village and be transported to a world rich in Māori tradition and culture. Begin your evening with a warm welcome from spirited hosts as you journey into an ancient tawa forest, where warriors emerge to perform the powhiri, an ancient ceremony of safe passage. Experience the heart of Māori life as you explore the village, witness the earth being lifted from a hangi pit to reveal a feast prepared on hot stones, and enter the ancestral meeting house for mesmerizing song, dance, and the spine-tingling haka. Amid towering trees and blazing bonfires, celebrate Māori heritage with a four-course Māori-fusion feast crafted by award-winning chefs. As night falls, enjoy dessert and a nightcap by lantern light in a secluded forest alcove before returning to Auckland under the stars.

    3 hours

  • Auckland Central

    After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
  • Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
  • 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.
  • Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, Kawakawa tea and water is included as part of the dinner.
  • Given the nature of our Māori kai (cuisine), we are unable to cater to all dietary needs. While we can meet gluten free requirements, we are not a coeliac approved kitchen. We can cater to vegetarian dietary requests, however are unable to cater to vegan requirements.
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions; please dress accordingly.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Suitable for people of all ages. Easy and good fitness level required.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
  • Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • 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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Glow worm caves

Published on Feb, 2024

Excellent day and great leader with Kurt. Both caves were each unique and definitely worth doing. So much interesting information and beautiful sites to see. The stalactites and the stalactites, the glow worms, and the fossils! Fascinating day!

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