Rotorua
Looking for the best day tours to Rotorua from Auckland? Join Cheeky Kiwi Travel for an award-winning small group experience to uncover Rotorua’s geothermal marvels, therapeutic hot springs, Māori culture and immersive nature-based experiences. We also have options that include a stop at Hobbiton Movie Set or Waitomo Caves.
Our Rotorua Highlights Tours let you pick and mix your choice of two attractions, giving you the flexibility to design your perfect day.
Traveling with others? You can select different activities while still staying together on the same small group tour bus!
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Yes, you can book either a one-way tour that includes either Hobbiton or Waitomo Caves, with the option of adding Te Puia. You will be dropped off in Rotorua approximately 3pm if you add Te Puia, or approximately 1pm if not.
We do not provide airport pick-ups in Auckland, but you can catch a taxi to our closest pick-up location which is the Sebel Manukau and meet us there.
No, we do not visit Hamilton and are unable to pick-up or drop-off from here.
Breakfast or lunch are not included on tours departing from Auckland, however the bus stops multiple times on all tours where you can purchase food or you are welcome to bring your own. There are vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options available.
Comfortable clothing, sensible footwear, a charging cable for your phone or camera, your e-ticket or booking confirmation number, a small amount of cash for lunch and souvenirs. Also a rain jacket is a handy thing to have with you in New Zealand!
Te Puia features the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, a Kiwi bird enclosure and a cultural art museum. On our Rotorua Highlights tour, you can also choose to see a Cultural Maori Haka performed and enjoy a hangi buffet lunch (these options are not available on any other tours as do not have enough time). This experience is self-guided.
Wai-O-Tapu is considered one of the top 10 most surreal places on earth and features many striking and colourful geothermic pools and vents.
Swimming is not permitted in either of these locations.
Yes, you will need to choose from our Rotorua Highlights package options, each one includes at least two activities. This keeps things simple and ensures you get the full cheeky experience we are known for. No matter which combination you pick, the tour duration stays the same, so you can relax and enjoy your day while we take care of all the details.
Unfortunately our tours are not suitable for cruise ship passengers as we cannot guarantee return times due to factors beyond our control.
Maybe. Sadly due to predation from larger animals the Kiwi bird has become endangered. In an effort to help stabilise the population of kiwis, most of our birds have been moved to predator-free islands. Te Puia in Rotorua has a breeding program where you can visit the Kiwi house. Kiwi birds are nocturnal and like to be kept in a dark enclosure so they can be hard to spot in the shadows.
