Te Puia Geothermal Valley Experience

Place: Auckland

Duration: 11 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Private Tour

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Lunch

Do this because

Enjoy plenty of time in a landscape of steaming thermal waters
Have the chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
Discover a captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
Delve into a traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece

What to expect

On this private day tour from Auckland, you'll explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with people, culture, and place. Home to the world-renowned Pōhutu geyser and New Zealand's Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Puia is one of Rotorua's top attractions.

Discover mud pools bubble, boil, and geysers shoot steam high into the air. See two iconic native New Zealand kiwi birds in the Kiwi House and viewing enclosure. Experience traditional food Hangi buffet lunch infused with indigenous flavours and an authentic and traditional Māori concert, a truly wonderful New Zealand cultural experience for all the family.

Situated five minutes from central Rotorua, Te Puia is an iconic destination for visitors featuring the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, Māori cultural performances, live Kiwi birds, boiling mud pools, native bush and the national school of wood carving and weaving. Feel the warm welcome of Māori guides from the moment you walk into Te Puia past the twelve monumental carvings, Te Heketanga a Rangi reaching skywards. Explore Te Puia’s unique Whakarewarewa geothermal valley, home to the world-famous Pōhutu Geyser, which erupts up to twenty times a day, and up to thirty meters high into the air and explore the boiling mud pools and the boiling waters which are still used to cook in. The tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This tour is suitable for people of all ages. A good fitness level is required
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain
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
Licensed bar is available with drinks available for purchase at additional cost
Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, camera, and essential personal items
Please dress with an additional layer of clothing (in winter) and closed toe footwear