Auckland to Rotorua Private Custom Tour & Hotel Pickup

Fairy Springs, Auckland



Enjoy a private Auckland to Rotorua day tour with hotel pickup, exploring geothermal wonders, Maori culture, and scenic highlights. Customize your experience with a guide.

Highlights

  • Explore Rotorua’s famous geothermal wonders, Redwoods Forest, and Blue Spring
  • Exlpore Redwood, Geothermal lakes, blue Springs and volcano
  • Rotorua Private Custom Tour with Hotel Pickup

Description

Discover the natural beauty, Māori culture, geothermal landscapes, and panoramic views of Rotorua on a private guided day tour from Auckland. Travel comfortably with your private driver-guide and follow a suggested itinerary covering Rotorua’s most popular attractions. Your tour begins with pickup from your Auckland hotel and a scenic journey to Rotorua. First, visit Blue Spring (Te Waihou) and admire its crystal-clear turquoise water and beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy a scenic walk and take photos of one of New Zealand’s most impressive natural attractions. Continue to Redwood Forest (Whakarewarewa Forest) for a guided visit among the towering redwoods. Your guide will share information about the forest and the surrounding area while you explore the scenic trails. Next, visit a Rotorua geothermal area to see steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and other geothermal features. Learn from your guide about Rotorua’s volcanic activity and geothermal environment. Continue to a traditional Māori Village for an guided Māori cultural experience. Learn about Māori history, traditions, customs, and daily life, and discover the important role geothermal resources have played in Māori culture. Finish your Rotorua sightseeing with Skyline Rotorua. Take the gondola ride up the mountain and enjoy panoramic views of Rotorua, Lake Rotorua, and the surrounding landscape. Please note that between the Gondola and the Māori Village, you can choose only one, as the tour is 10 hours long and it is not possible to fit both activities into the same day along with the other stops. If you would like to customize the itinerary, you're welcome to do so by picking a different activity instead. Please also note that the entry ticket is not included and will need to be paid separately. After completing the Rotorua sightseeing itinerary, begin your return journey to Auckland.

Includes

Private round-trip transportation Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland Fully customizable itinerary Professional private driver Scenic countryside drive All toll road fees All parking fees Fuel charges Complimentary bottled water Air-conditioned pri-te vehicle

Excludes

Food and additional drinks Personal expenses Souvenirs and personal purchases

Important Information

  • Please note: this is a private tour, not a group bus tour. You will travel in your own private vehicle with your own personal driver and guide throughout the experience. This tour is also fully customisable — if you have your own itinerary in mind, you're welcome to tailor the stops within the 10-hour duration and visit the locations of your choice.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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