Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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

Reviews

4.83

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Waiotapu and Taupō.
Cheryl P,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
On 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
5.00
Orakei 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
5.00
Had 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
3.00
The 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
5.00
The 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!
Great day
Jennifer K,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Totally customized and lots to see, our driver Sandy was excellent She took us to some great spots but also let us choose what we were interested in
Dallas was the best! He...
Emily C,
Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dallas was the best! He was so sweet and helpful and extremely patient and accommodating for a couple others on our tour. I appreciate his kindness, making this a wonderful experience! I'd probably sigges waitamo over oreki if you want a touristy experience
A great day
Niranjan S,
Jan 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a fun trip, I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Orakei Korako was a fascinating geothermal wonderland and totally loved the Huka falls. Lake Taupo was a nice place to have lunch. The tour itself was delegated to another operator and Sylvia was our driver. She was nice and friendly and gave ample time at all stops to explore at our own pace.
Amazing hot pool views
JamesCC L,
Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing thermal hot pool views and first hand experience on the hot pool and surrounding environment
Awesome!!
Gregory W,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nathan did an excellent job!!! The tour was very interesting and we had an excellent time!! We would recommend highly!!

From NZ$292.00