Private Tour
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Go First Class - Small Group 1-4 people
Return to Ship” Guarantee. On Board, On Time
Step off your ship and straight into an adventure.
Wai-O-Tapu Wonderland
Feel-smell this surreal steaming geothermal landscape. Wander past the famous Champagne Pool, Devil's Cave, Artist's Palette, Sulphur Cave & home to New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool.
Camera ready, record wonderful memories of these naturally colored hot pools - ranging in color from turquoise blue, rich green, gold to an almost olive / yellow make the water at Wai-O-Tapu a dazzling must see
Te Puia Geysers - Rotorua
Heartland of New Zealand's geothermal activity & and Māori history and culture.
A steaming volcanic landscape, see boiling mud, hot water pools, & steam vents.
Witness Pōhutu geyser erupting, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere erupting boiling water & steam 100 ft high in a amazing display of force
See the shy nocturnal Kiwi bird, traditional wood & greenstone carvers at work. An awesome day out
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
New Zealand’s most colorful and diverse geothermal attraction, visitors are self-guided following demarcated tracks through a stunning variety of volcanic phenomena. You’ll see fantastic naturally colored hot and cold pools, the world famous Champagne Pool, the amazing Lady Knox Geyser (depends on your ships arrival) and massive craters, New Zealand’s largest boiling mud pool; Wai-O-Tapu was formed out of volcanic activity, thousands of years in the making.
Te Puia
Te Puia Geysers, 2 hour Tour: Heartland of Rotorua's geothermal activity & Maori culture. See and experience 'Pohutu' geyser the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere in action rumbling away as it erupts boiling water and steam up to 100 feet. An awesome sight. See & smell boiling mud pools, hot water pools, steam vents, a steaming volcanic landscape.
Bottled water
Professional local kiwi tour guide/driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Full audio commentary
Admission tickets are not included - they are paid on the day by credit/debit card.
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Iain C,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
A great trip around the region with Pat. Nice transportation, very knowledgeable and everything went smoothly and on time. Would thoroughly recommend
spkoren,Feb 7, 2020
- Review from Viator
Great guide Dave, lots of information on the area. We enjoyed the tour and great day. He was a great guide and knew the area top to bottom.
jasoncuray,Nov 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a wonderful tour off the cruise with this wonderful guy, Pat! The trip was full of information, he'll be there to pick you up, our trip started with the drive to Rotorua and we had a wonderful time there and it is such a fascinating experience to witness Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal, HUGE KiwiFruit farm, and beautiful sceneries(falls, rivers, mountain) on our side trips(For Instagram lol)! The Living Maori Village experience is unforgettable, you get to sing and dance with them and witness the famous "Haka". The Maori people are just like all New Zealanders(Kiwis) and the most friendly and inviting people I have been around. You will appreciate going around with Pat, such an amazing guy I would say. Worth it!!!

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