Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua
Overview
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7 hours
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Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the surrounding areas. Admission fees to the thermal area of your choice are included, but lunch is at your own expense. This guided small-group tour operates with a maximum of 11 passengers and includes pickup from your centrally located accommodation in Rotorua.
Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 2 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 10 people per booking - minimum 2 people needed for tour to run
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 18 years (if traveling on own)
All ages accepted if traveling with at least one adult
Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
What To Expect
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
One of the most vibrant and active thermal parks in the region. Please note, this is ONLY included if you choose the Waiotapu and Lake Taupo OPTION. You can choose between Waiotapu or Orakei Korako for your tour - unfortunately there is not time to visit both.
Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park
Also known as the Hidden Valley this is an large thermal valley with many small geysers, mudpools and boiling water. Please note, this is ONLY included if you choose the Orakei Korako and Lake Taupo OPTION. You can choose between Waiotapu or Orakei Korako for your tour - unfortunately there is not time to visit both.
Options
Orakei Korako and Lake Taupo
Tour starts and finishes in Rotorua - Includes Orakei Korako (The Hidden Valley), Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and other sights in the Taupo area Pickup included
Waiotapu and Lake Taupo
Tour starts and finishes in Rotorua - Includes Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, Lady Knox Geyser, Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and other sights in the Taupo area Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Transport by airconditoned minibus
Hotel pickup and drop off - central hotels/hostels
Driver/guide
Admission fees to either Waiotapu or Orakei Korako
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Michelle is a wonderful...
SooEng T,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michelle is a wonderful driver and highly enthusiastic tour guide. Goes above and beyond to show me the sites around Rotorua too. Really lovely personality and enjoyed the time going around the geysers and lakes.
Excellent Trip.
Vincent O,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michelle the driver and guide was an excellent guide. Friendly and professional. Good commentary and knowledgeable
Excellent!!
janucez,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic. Michelle picked us up at our VRBO which saved us from one more UBER to and from. She was so informative. We learned so much about the Mauri culture and history.
Amazing experience and well-organized!
Johnny Z,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful time today. The whole trip was very well-organized and the timing for each spot was perfect. The scenery was breathtaking, and I felt very well taken care of throughout the day. Highly recommend this experience to everyone visiting Taupo!
Fantastic Tour With Incredible Views!
Sarah H,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely awesome experience! Winie was was an incredible guide and was a font of information. The Devil's Bath was mind blowing. I thought pictures I had seen before were altered, but in actuality, it was even better in person. Wonderful tour. Highly recommend it!!!
Waiotapu and Taupō.
Cheryl P,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00On time and the tour was as advertised. Jason was a wonderful tour guide. Thank you. Travelling the countryside made us really appreciate this amazing country.
Orakei Korako was...
Seth V,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Orakei Korako was absolutely stunning. Very quiet and peaceful—a hidden gem. Went when it was foggy, and it was so gorgeous.
Had a great time and...
Malcolm S,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time and experienced some amazing sites. Our guide Sandra was very informative and even introduced us to a colleague who treated us to some local phrase's. Really enjoyed our day.
The Maori cultural...
WaiPik M,May 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The Maori cultural activities are interesting, but there is no chance to watch the performance on the riverside due to too many people. The night walk could be more interesting if more information were given when walking through the bush (again too many people).
Definitely go on this tour!
Jessica B,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The coloured waters at Wai-O-Tapu are amazing and the walks are strong but not arduous. Huka Falls are beautiful and scary! Taupo was also lovely and the Lady Geyser was very cool. Going on a tour was a great option and I want to thank our wonderful host and driver - Sandra had wonderful flexibility, thoughtfulness and knowledge. It was so much fun!
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