Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour ticks all the boxes. If you only have one day to see the unique and special part of New Zealand then this tour is a great option. The tour is informative and fun, and our knowledgeable guides will provide a day of exciting discovery as you journey into the heartland of the North Island. We will visit places the big coaches do not go to and tell you the stories and legends of the land.
• Native bush and lush countryside
• Geothermal wonders - Geysers, boiling mudpools, bubbling hot springs and steaming sulphur vents
• Stunning volcanic lakes and crystal clear streams
• Visit the Maori arts and crafts institute and see a cultural performance including the famous Haka
• New Zealand's iconic Kiwi bird
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant rates include own seat on the vehicle but please provide your own baby/child seat if required
Family Friendly Tour
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We suggest layers with hats and sunscreen
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Fully Guided Tour with commentary
Comfortable air-conditioned transport
Port pickup and drop-off
Maori cultural performance
Experienced professional guide
Lunch
Personal expenses
Souvenir shopping
What To Expect
Te Puia
You will have a guided tour of the geothermal valley at Te Puia, Rotorua's leading geothermal destination. Followed by a Maori cultural performance in the Marae. Time to also see New Zealand's native Kiwi bird in the special nocturnal enclosure.
Rotorua
We will show you the sights of Rotorua city as part of the tour
Options
Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting tour with professional guide
Margarita H,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our driver-guide Alistair was very professional and helpful. Gave us a lot of information, showed places that were not included in the program.
A bit of everything NZ
mazan4,
Jan 12, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This is the perfect tour to experience so many amazing and unique aspects of NZ - the mudpools, the sulpher ponds, geysers, a Maori cultural performances, Maori artwork, a kiwi sanctuary, kangaroos. All in one tour. Our guide promised to get us back to the cruiseline on time and we did not have to worry. Our guide really took care of us. I highly recommend this tour. It was one of the best tours we took in NZ.
Fascinating Excursion
William J,
Mar 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00I became Chief of my group of visitors for the welcome show. Really found the Visit to the Maiori Experience. Tour was great there and on the bus.
Worth a visit
Shirley P,
Mar 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00The whole tour was great except for the wet weather, especially the culture parts. Our Bus driver Charlie was very good and friendly
Rotorua and Country side Tour
Daniel F,
Mar 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had Brian as a guide and he was terrific. Extremely informative on all subject matters, very attentive to ensure the group stayed together, went out of his way to provide the history, the descriptions of vegetation, the local folk lorehistory, just an all around great individual. If you can get him for your tour you won't be disappointed.
The Kiwi experience
jennifer C,
Feb 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00The Kiwi experience-being able to see the Kiwi bird in person n saw lots of kiwi fruit in a kiwi farm. Those are memorable experience!
Rotorua / Te Puia tour from Cruise ship
426lo,
Feb 19, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour company. Answered all questions on email promptly. Pick up at cruise dock very easy and tour company worked with us as cruise ship was only in port the minimum amount of time for this tour. Te Puia facility is very interesting, has a lot of things to see and very educational. The day we visited was very busy at Te Puia and the Cruise Tours Tauranga guide went out of his way to make sure we saw everything we wanted, even doubling back on some things the Te Puia guide (required and included in Te Puia entrance) skipped due to crowds. Only issue I had was it was a little confusing to book this tour initially, as bookings through Viator/trip advisor were not working, so I booked directly with Cruise Tours Tauranga on their website. I mention this as an option so others can book this fantastic and unique experience.
Amazing Te Puia Māori tour
LGLoriJo,
Feb 14, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour! Andy our guide was so knowledgeable and kind. We learned so much and had so many interesting experiences. The Māori Te Puia exhibit was incredible. The tour included learning about the Māori people their art, carvings, and weavings. We also so the geothermal hot springs and beautiful native Māori dances. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you
A Great Day and experience
Dazal0,
Nov 12, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time and enjoyed the day having a Taste of what on offer in this area. Sorry I can’t remember the driver’s name but he was good on tips where to buy things and keep a excellent time line. So we made it back to the Ship Easley on time. Well done to all involved keep up the great work.
Amazing tour guide
Casey E,
Mar 12, 2020
- Viator
5.00The tour is fantastic - we seen so much of the area. A massive thank you to our tour guide Graeme - he was fantastic!!!!
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