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
149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This Excursion is Great!
N6061PIandrewr,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! What a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in learning about the indigenous people of New Zealand and the many natural wonders in New Zealand. The tour was led by a woman named Nicole and she was fantastic! She had such a assessed for life and a profound appreciation for the things we were seeing. I think she had as much fun showing us as we had seeing everything.
Terrific day trip from Tauranga
FLguyTampa FL,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful balance of culture and nature! Our excellent guide Nicolle was knowledgeable, engaging, and very informative. We really enjoyed the Maori cultural center and the amazing geyser and Redwood forest. I highly recommend this trip for cruise passengers, stopping here.
Excellent guide ,...
Sylvie L,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent guide , Nicolle, who gave us a lot of information and brought us to see the beautiful beach of Mt Maunganui from the start. And the very interesting Te Puia
Zaandam Rotura
Glenn C,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very kind and enthusiastic about sharing Rotura and the surrounding area. We enjoyed the day.
Definitely a Must See
Inspiration820237,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I enjoyed the day tour taken from Tauranga after our cruise ship, the Norwegian Spirit docked. Wicked Wanders Tour was as advertised and was enjoyable, especially our introduction to Mauri culture and New Zealand's geothermal events.
We had a lovely time on...
Julia T,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely time on the tour. The guide was well informed and organised the day very well. The guides at the village were enthusiastic and passionate about their culture and the show was amazing.
Excellent and amazing tour and Guide!
Kristine A,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Nicolle was absolutely amazing. Her knowledge of the area and her exuberance were incredible. She went above and beyond I'm sure what was expected of the tour. She made a couple of stops that were her favorite and not a usual part of the tour. HIGHLY recommend this tour and her in particular.
Excellent tour and guides
LMW45,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicolie was a great guide with an obvious love of the area and its heritage. Her commentary for the journey was a perfect introduction and when we arrived at Te Puia we were treated to an excellent tour by ‘Mrs T’. You pack in a lot on this tour - highly recommended.
Nikola (misspelled - sorry) was a great guide
Carol E,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent alternative to ship excursion. The cultural village and geothermal park are excellent. Local knowledge and small group can makes the difference!
Te Pua
Monique M,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful discovery of geothermal energy. Visit the Kiwi preservation sanctuary and the opportunity to see some. However, the encounter with the Maori people lacks authenticity and spontaneity.
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