Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: Geothermal Marvel

Explore Wai O Tapu’s geothermal wonders, Redwood Forest’s serenity, and choose between a treetop walk or forest spa for a memorable adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - An expert guide will lead you through what is considered the pinnacle of New Zealand’s geothermal attractions: the stunning Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Take the opportunity to explore this striking and beautiful park, and witness the renowned Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts over 10 meters into the air.
  • **Redwoods…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Entrance fees
  • Fully guided tour
  • Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Travel through kiwifruit orchards and alongside lakes on the way to the charming town of Rotorua. Discover the authentic New Zealand as the group explores the hinterland in an intimate setting.
Visit the incredible Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, renowned as New Zealand’s premier geothermal attraction! Enjoy a guided tour through this extraordinary park…

Location
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rd 3
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisalx8063ho
Mar 4, 2026
A WONDERFUL DAY IN THR BAY ! - I want to tell you all how fantastic this tour is . We found them on line looking for things to do in port while on our first ever trip to NZ on a cruise. We certainly picked the right tour and the perfect company to go with . Meg was a fantastic tour leader and was able to answer ALL of our questions as we travelled inland from port to view the amazing thermal pools, red wood forest and other delightful scenes. We were well cared for and no waiting in queues where ever we arrived as Meg had everything pre organised so every part of the day was well utillised . This day contained so many highlights to tuck into our memories . We would come back again and do another tour with A DAY IN THE BAY for sure. This tour certainly surpassed its advertising , value for money was excellent and is suitable for anyone no matter how young or old as long as you can do a bit of walking but even that is not a deal breaker as you would still see so much.
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Shirleypo2850mj
Feb 26, 2026
A highlight of our New Zealand experience. - The trip with "A day in the Bay" from Tauranga to see the Waiotapu geothermal park and walk high amongst the giant redwoods was one of the highlights of our New Zealand Cruise. Meg was excellent, (as were the chocolate brownies and chilled lemon drink that appeared everytime we stopped)! We saw much more than we had expected and went to places the big coaches can't get. Meg was fun, very informative, and because they take small groups, was able to be flexible. They are a small locally based company who know the area intimately. There was never a worry that we wouldn't get back to the cruise ship on time. It was excellent value for money and will remain a special memory from our trip. Thankyou Meg.
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Dorythequeen
Feb 3, 2026
Wonderful Wai-o-Tapu & Red Wood Tree Tour - What a wonderful Wai-o-Tapu tour! They (Meg & Pete) are retired teachers so the attention to organization, knowledge of the area, and the little details made this trip special. I love supporting small businesses and was delighted to hear how they turned their passion for New Zealand and travel into such a memorable experience. Small details like fun facts about NZ while in transport, whipping out a small diagram and explaining the landscape, umbrellas, roadie snacks, and a surprise goodie bag…..I’m not going to tell what it was, you’ll have to sign up for your own tour to get the surprise:) Much Gratitude!!
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From $163
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).