Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua | 7 hours

17 Reviews | Rotorua
From $158.22 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Waiotapu and Lake Taupo
2 Adults x $159.44
$318.88
Approx Total
$318.88
Tour starts and finishes in Rotorua - Includes Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, Lady Knox Geyser, Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and other sights in the Taupo area
Pickup included
Orakei Korako and Lake Taupo
2 Adults x $159.44
$318.88
Approx Total
$318.88
Tour starts and finishes in Rotorua - Includes Orakei Korako (The Hidden Valley), Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and other sights in the Taupo area
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Transport by airconditoned minibus
  • Hotel pickup and drop off - central hotels/hostels
  • Driver/guide
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Adnission fees to named attractions
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks

Overview

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the surrounding areas. Admission fees to the thermal area of your choice are included, but lunch is at your own expense. This guided small-group tour operates with a maximum of 11 passengers and includes pickup from your centrally located accommodation in Rotorua. Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 2 people (or price equivalent) to run tours

Itinerary

  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

    One of the most vibrant and active thermal parks in the region.

    2 hours

  • Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

    Also known as the Hidden Valley this is an large thermal valley with many small geysers, mudpools and boiling water. You can choose between Waiotapu or Orakei Korako for your tour - unfortunately there is not time to visit both

    2 hours

  • Lake Taupo

    Vist the area - see the Lake and buy yourself lunch while walking around for about 1 hour

    1 hour

  • Huka Falls tracks

    We do not actually visit the tracks - but walk to the lookout to see the falls

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking - minimum 2 people needed for tour to run
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 18 years (if traveling on own)
  • All ages accepted if traveling with at least one adult
  • Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price

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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Reviews

4.9

17 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 15 reviews with 5 stars

Dallas was the best! He...

Published on Jan, 2025

Dallas was the best! He was so sweet and helpful and extremely patient and accommodating for a couple others on our tour. I appreciate his kindness, making this a wonderful experience! I'd probably sigges waitamo over oreki if you want a touristy experience

A great day

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a fun trip, I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Orakei Korako was a fascinating geothermal wonderland and totally loved the Huka falls. Lake Taupo was a nice place to have lunch. The tour itself was delegated to another operator and Sylvia was our driver. She was nice and friendly and gave ample time at all stops to explore at our own pace.

Amazing hot pool views

Published on Nov, 2024

Amazing thermal hot pool views and first hand experience on the hot pool and surrounding environment

Awesome!!

Published on Nov, 2024

Nathan did an excellent job!!! The tour was very interesting and we had an excellent time!! We would recommend highly!!

Wai o tapu

Published on Sep, 2024

Special sights , an enjoyable day, full of amazing colors: starting with Ladi Knox Geyser, than astonising colors of the geothermal area in waiotapu ( along with the distinctive smell :-) ), Huka falls and lake Taupo. Our guide- Sandra- was very proffessional, made the tour enlightening and fun, paid attention and accordingly adjusted the tour to our specific group needs, and made the day most enjoyable.

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