• Auckland Central - Begin your journey from New Zealand’s largest city. As the adventure commences, your guide will introduce the day’s exciting itinerary, setting the stage for a captivating exploration.

Travel time from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Rotorua is approximately 3.5 hours.

• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - Discover Geothermal Marvels: Wander through a landscape shaped by millennia of volcanic activity, showcasing a variety of vibrant geothermal features. Highlights include the renowned Champagne Pool, a hot spring with striking orange and green edges, and the Artist’s Palette, celebrated for its colorful mineral deposits.

Explore the Geothermal Park: Stroll along well-marked paths and encounter boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and vivid sinter terraces. Each site boasts its own unique characteristics and geological narrative.

Learn About Geothermal Activity: Information throughout the park provides insights into the geothermal phenomena and the volcanic processes that shape this dynamic landscape.

• Rotorua District - Enjoy a scenic drive through Rotorua’s lively streets, famous for its captivating blend of Maori culture and geothermal wonders. Admire the city’s unique architecture while taking in the lush landscapes, with a brief stop for lunch.
• Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa - This one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory wellness experience combines cultural insights with the healing properties of geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam. Thoughtfully designed to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit, this 7-step therapeutic journey draws on the age-old legacy of Ngati Whakaue practices and culture, including: Te Hihiri, Blessing Stone. Wairere, Waterfall Showers Te Tukinga, Tongariro Fire & Ice Caves Te Taiwhanga Matua, Lake View Pools Te Pae Paru, Geothermal Mud Lounge Kohu Wai Ariki, Steam Room Te Ngao, Blessing Stone.
• Auckland - Cherish the day’s unforgettable experiences as you leisurely return to Auckland, reflecting on the awe-inspiring sights at Wai-O-Tapu and the cultural immersion at Te Puia.

• Admission to Wai Ariki Hot Spring Experience
• Admission to Wai-O-Tapu
• Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
• Fully Guided Small Group Tour
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bottled water
• All Fees and Taxes

• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch

Experience the ideal mix of adventure and relaxation on this small-group day tour departing from Auckland. Start your adventure at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealand’s most vibrant geothermal park. Observe the impressive eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser, explore the colorful Champagne Pool, and be amazed by bubbling mud pools and steaming craters formed over centuries of geothermal activity.

Proceed to Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa for a 2-hour rejuvenating experience inspired by Ngāti Whakaue healing traditions. Relax in mineral-rich thermal pools, enjoy a multi-sensory journey through geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam, and leave feeling revitalized and balanced — the perfect combination of nature, culture, and wellness.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.