Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Overview
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6 hours
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Visit Te Puia home of the famous Pohutu Geyser. The largest geyser in the southern hemisphere. Your guide will take you on a tour of the natural bush, geysers and mud pools with a remarkable walk along the Te Whakarewarewa geyser terrace.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mount Maunganui
Your driver/guide will take you on a wonderful sightseeing experience to the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal locations. Departing from the port gates you will travel through Mount Maunganui township past Mauao the iconic landmark mountain and one of New Zealand’s most popular beaches "The Mount Main Beach" home of surfing, professional beach volleyball and surf lifesaving competitions. Hear about the forming of the landscape, the arrival of man and the founding of the city, through to the different produce grown in the province and what modern life is like in the area.
Tauranga
Crossing over the Tauranga harbour bridge you will go through the Port of Tauranga and hear about how industry has shaped Tauranga to be the busiest port in New Zealand and see stunning views of the harbour and the surrounding city before heading south through the Mamaku Forest towards Rotorua.
What‘s Included
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
Port pickup and drop-off
12-seater modern air-conditioned minivan
Expert local driver/guide with live commentary
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Gratuities
Swimming or water activities
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Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
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Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic
Patricia K,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our party of 4 really enjoyed our tour with wicked wanders , your tour guide was absolute fantastic knowledgeable , supportive , professional , great sense of humour made everyone feel welcome and went above and beyond to make our day a special one. We arrived on the cruise ship. Tracy and crew were waiting for us looked after us all day. Got us back on time , our leader Tracy ( Lloyd) was just the best absolutely amazing knowledgeable, nothing was to hard, made the day wonderful. It was Our first trip to New Zealand , such a beautiful country , Tracy certainly is a wonderful asset to your company and your country . Would not hesitate to recommend you to any family and friends and in the future. Thanks
Big thank you Russell for...
Ming S,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Big thank you Russell for the amazing tour around Rotorua and Te Puia to learn about the Māori culture.
We enjoyed the Māori...
Ayesha A,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the Māori cultural experience and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The geothermal wonderland is a must see.
Tauranga geothermal tour
summers681,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the excursion. The Maori cultural experience was worth seeing! Our tour guide Nikele, made the tour informative.
Russell with Wicked Wanders is awesome!
Ai Lin T,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Russell was our guide. He is funny and truly knows his stuffs. Definitely a must do if you are on a cruise and wants to see a bit of culture and nature. We saw the traditional Maori dance, visited the active geothermal, mudpool, kiwi conservatory, a quick drop in at Redwood Forest and kiwi orchard.
Lovely informative experience
jgeorge,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with guide Nicolle. Well worth seeing and learning about Mount Maunganui and the never-ending beach with rolling waves. Picturesque. Great to stop off to see and learn about kiwi fruit plantations en route. Le Puia bubbling mud and geyser area wonderful to see (not high activity whilst present, but still very worthwhile) and great Mauri performance. So glad we did this tour and would highly recommend.
Fantastic
andrea t,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous trip. Russell was full of so much information. We stopped along the way for photo opportunities. The geothermal pools and geysers were the highlight. Seeing the conservation centre for the kiwi birds was so special. Stopping on the way back to walk through the redwood forest then a kiwi farm. All in all it was a great day. I would highly recommend Wicked wanders
An amazing day.
Tom M,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day. 💯 Our driver Tracy was fun and very knowledgeable. Cody our guide at the village was amazing. The day turned out so much more than we expected
Geology and culture
OrlBSW,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting geology in the rural area. Nice cultural program with plenty of photo opportunities. Great guide, on time and flexible.
Travelled with...
Neal W,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Travelled with grandchildren aged 13 & 10. Great introduction to Māori history in NZ followed by Kiwi viewing, mud pools and geyser. Visited the Redwood Forest with the very tall trees. Recommended tour, Buddy was an entertaining driver/guide.
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