Private Tour to Te Puia, Hangi Buffet Lunch &Cultural Performance

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11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

On this private day tour from Auckland, explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and place. Home to the world-renowned Pōhutu geyser and New Zealand's Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Puia is one of Rotorua's top attractions. A place where mud pools bubble, boil, and geysers shoot steam high into the air. See two iconic native New Zealand kiwi birds in the Kiwi House and viewing enclosure. Experience traditional food Hangi buffet lunch infused with indigenous flavours and an authentic and traditional Māori concert, a truly wonderful New Zealand cultural experience for all the family.

What's Included

Admission to guided tour and hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
Private transportation
Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
Complimentary refreshments and water on board
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
In-vehicle air conditioning
Sightseeing of historical government gardens, blue bath and Whangapipiro thermal springs
Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, Whangapipiro thermal springs & Blue Bath
Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
On-board WiFi
Captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa geothermal wonderland
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
Admission to traditional Māori cultural performance
Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with opportunity for photo stops
All fees and/or taxes
Lunch
Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house

Breakfast
Dinner

What To Expect

Auckland Central

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings

We will also pass through the unique town of Tirau (the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world) known for its antique shops and animal-shaped corrugated iron buildings.

Te Puia

Explore Te Puia’s unique Whakarewarewa geothermal valley home to the world famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to twenty times a day, and up to thirty metres high into the air. Explore the boiling mud pools and the boiling waters which are still used to cook in. The tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations. Te Puia is a must-do activity in Rotorua, and a day tour of Te Puia is the best way to experience this top visitor attraction in New Zealand. Discover the distinctive flavours and unique preparation of our traditionally cooked Maori hangi. This experience includes an extended tour of Te Puia, an interactive weaving experience, plus a traditionally cooked steam box lunch to enjoy in front of Pohutu Geyser. In an authentic Hangi make your choice from a selection of prepared food including chicken, corn, kumara, pumpkin, potato, cabbage, watercress, and gourmet bread stuffing.

Government Gardens

Originally known as Paepaehakumanu Motutara, today Government Gardens include facilities for bowls, croquet, petanque and golf. There are many points of interest including the Arawa Soldiers Memorial, geothermal features including the Rachael Spring and Malfroy geyser and a number of buildings of historic interest. Rotorua District Council also operates a nursery in the Gardens, supplying flowers, shrubs and trees for the many public gardens and reserves around the district. Rotorua Museum, the Blue Baths, the Klamath Falls Rose Gardens, Te Runanga Tearooms and Band Rotunda are all located in the Government Gardens.

Auckland Central

After an enchanting fun-filled cultural experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.