Day Trip to Wai-O-Tapu & Secret Hot Tubs from Auckland
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Journey from Auckland to Rotorua on this full day guided tour, where geothermal wonders meet pure relaxation. Starting with a hotel pick-up, you'll set off through the Waikato countryside, home to rolling green hills, farmland, and winding rivers. Pause for a coffee break at a local stop before continuing through Tirau, commonly referred to as the corrugated iron capital of the world. On arrival in Rotorua, your guide will take you on a city highlight driving tour, past famous city sights.
Continue your adventure at Wai-O-Tapu, a colourful geothermal park, where you'll spend around 90 minutes wandering among bubbling mud pools, steaming volcanic vents, and the otherworldly-looking champagne pool. After a lunch break, it’s time to unwind at Secret Spot Hot Tubs, with private hot tubs, warm mineral-rich waters, and serene forest views. This small-group tour is the perfect balance of discovery and relaxation, together making for an unforgettable Rotorua day trip.
Location
What you need to know
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected locations in Auckland
- Lunch - Free choice from a set menu, provided on the day
- Entry to Wai-O-Tapu and Secret Spot Hot Tubs
- Guided Rotorua city highlights driving tour
- Please be ready and at your selected pickup location 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
- This experience is 12 hours in duration.
- This experience includes return transfers from selected Auckland locations. Please advise your nearest available option after booking.
- Park Hyatt 6.10am
- Swiss Belsuites Victoria Park 6.10am
- Sofitel Viaduct Harbour 6.10am
- Hilton Hotel 6.15am
- M Social 6.15am
- Movenpick Hotel 6.15am
- Adina Apartment Hotel 6.15am
- Copthorne Auckland City 6.15am
- Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments 6.15am
- Pullman Auckland 6.15am
- SO/Auckland 6.15am
- JW Marriott Auckland City 6.20am
- Heritage Auckland 6.20am
- Ibis Budget Auckland Central 6.20am
- Crowne Plaza 6.25am
- Rydges Hotel 6.20am
- The Grand By SkyCity 6.25am
- SkyCity Hotel 6.25am
- Four Points by Sheraton 6.25am
- Grand Millennium Auckland 6.30am
- Kiwi International Hotel 6.30am
- Mercure Queen St 6.30am
- VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street 6.30am
- Cordis Auckland 6.35am
- Sebel Manukau (Not Viaduct Harbour) 6.45am
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties; a moderate amount of walking is required
- Minimum numbers apply, with a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if not met; you will be offered an alternative or a full refund
- If you are visiting from a cruise ship, please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be back in time for cruise departures 7.30pm or earlier
- Children aged seven years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can provide your own, or one can be provided for $20 NZD with 24 hours notice
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-AF47
- This experience is supplied by Cheeky Kiwi Auckland
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