Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

3 hours • Admission Included

Rotorua

We will show you the sights of Rotorua city as part of the tour

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Rotorua Discovery Te Puia Tour

Reviews

4.57

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
Mark C,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. John was very knowledgeable and great driver/guide. Would recommend for a cultural experience.
Only 13 minutes to see geysers
Jerry R,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
To me, the most important part of going on this tour was to see the geysers. But after going on their guided tour and hearing all about Maori we only got less than 15 minutes to walk through the whole geyser area. That was completely insufficient and so disappointing.
Interesting tour with professional guide
Margarita H,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver-guide Alistair was very professional and helpful. Gave us a lot of information, showed places that were not included in the program.
Local culture and scenic views
Steven P,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The visit to the Maori's was fantastic. Our enthusiastic Maori guide taught me so much about their history their art and their music. However the ride back and forth from Tauranga spent far too much time discussing the cultivation of kiwi.
Might wait to turango for better experience
richardsF8673SM,
Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Depended on guide. Seem they have to learn themselves. Not exprts. Left early L8t of walking. See movie and museuk to learn more. Figure 3-4 hrs. Can walk to l/from cruise tender dropoff
Everything was amazing....
Daniela K,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Everything was amazing. The people very friendly. The Guide was also our Driver. He told us a lot about the History of the Māori. Well done…
A bit of everything NZ
mazan4,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
I 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
The 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
We 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.