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Rotorua Highlights including Te Puia & Polynesian Spa

Name: Rotorua Highlights including Te Puia & Polynesian Spa
Brand: Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Price: 409 NZD
Availability: InStock

From NZD$409

4.8

(397 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Experience the perfect balance of culture, nature, and relaxation on this unforgettable full-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Discover the geothermal marvels and rich Māori heritage of Te Puia before indulging in pure tranquility at the world-famous Polynesian Spa. With stunning scenery, local storytelling, and premium comfort throughout, this small-group tour is the ultimate way to experience Rotorua’s highlights in one perfectly curated day.

Please note

Depending on your selected package and preferences, not all guests will participate in the same activities, ensuring a tailored and personalized experience for everyone!

Why you’ll love this

Explore Rotorua’s geothermal valley and witness the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser at Te Puia

Immerse yourself in Māori culture through art, carving, and weaving demonstrations

Spot the elusive kiwi bird at Te Puia’s Kiwi Conservation House

Soak in the Deluxe Lake Spa at the Polynesian Spa, with breathtaking views over Lake Rotorua (minimum age 2 years)

Travel through the lush Waikato countryside with scenic stops and photo opportunities

Enjoy a personal, relaxed experience with a small group and expert local guide

Itinerary

What’s included

Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Auckland (select locations)

Entry and guided tour at Te Puia

Deluxe Lake Spa entry at Polynesian Spa

Fully guided tour with an experienced, friendly driver-guide

Comfortable, air-conditioned transport

Small-group travel for a personal and relaxed experience

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

3/14/2026

Great host, lovely place

Jeoff was a fantastic, friendly and accommodating host! There are so many things to do in Rotorua and he extended himself to accommodate each if the 8 individual’s needs on the tour even squeezing an extra activity for each of us. Thanhs Jeoff!

lucygoosey66

3/12/2026

Memorable day in Rotarua with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Dave was an amazing tour host/driver. Super friendly, organized, polite, offering a wealth of knowledge via his engaging commentary. He definitely went “the extra mile” in all aspects of the day.

Corny M

3/9/2026

Rotorua Highlights Tour

Hanoz was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and informative. He went out of his way to ensure we all enjoyed our day, and helped us with our questions.

Tracey B

3/5/2026

Well organised, informative

Grant, our guide, was knowledgeable and informative. He was delightfully “cheeky”, matching the company name. Most importantly, he was patient and diplomatic with recalcitrant guests who were consistently late back causing delays to the tour. The places we visited around Rotorua showcased everything that we had read about: fumerols, mud ponds, geysers, etc. Cheeky Kiwi has good arrangements for pick up and drop off. The reminder emails the two days before were useful.

John P

3/4/2026

Excellent Long Day

First things first, Grant is excellent in every way. Friendly, polite, hard working, thoughtful, and knowledgable. One of the best driver/guides I've ever had in my worldwide travels. The shuttle bus was comfy, had snacks, charging ports, and WiFi. Also, our group was only 14 total, so a lot more manageable than those giant buses. The activities in Rotorua were also excellent. Te Puia and Wai-O-Tapu were my options, and both were outstanding. I would highly recommend one or both as your options. Wai-O-Tapu requires a fair amount of walking and is self-guided, Te Puia has excellent Mauri guides and also a fair amount of walking, but less total distance plus a "train" ride to make the uphill return easier. Finally, a bit of advice for some. Rotorua is three hours each way from Auckland. On the way back to Auckland, some in our group were completely worn out. Make sure you are in good enough shape for the walking and hours of driving involved. It's a long full day, but for me it was absolutely worth it...

Danno

3/2/2026

Cheeky Dave made my trip to New Zealand

The itinerary was amazing and Dave was the perfect tour guide. I will be recommending Cheeky Kiwi, especially Dave, in the future and will use your service again whenever I come back to visit New Zealand. The tour bus was comfortable, its size is perfect, and it made seeing New Zealand very easy.

Christopher B

2/25/2026

Good vibe

Well structured trip and a great guide with a good vibe

Peter K

2/24/2026

Rotorua Tour

I recently did a tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel, and I cannot say enough great things about our tour operator, Liam. He was extremely accommodating and made the entire process seamless from start to finish. He picked us up right on time and handled all of the ticketing at each activity stop, making the day stress free. I decided to stay in Rotorua, and Liam went above and beyond by taking me to my Airbnb to check in early so I wouldn’t have to carry my luggage around. He also made sure I didn’t miss any key spots and gave me great recommendations for my stay in queenstown. Liam’s professionalism, kindness, and genuine care made this experience exceptional. I would highly recommend booking with Cheeky Kiwi.

Cecilia k

2/22/2026

A long trip ... that was very well it! A must visit for anyone visiting New Zealand's north island.

Our tour guide, Cam, worked really hard to address navigation issues caused by road construction and traffic accidents that required route changes along the way. Still, we arrived at every planned stop with sufficient time to see each one. He knows the schedules for each site and got us there just in time. He provided clear direction to escape crowds before other tours created traffic jams. All together we saw: The Wai-o-tapu National Park was beautiful and fascinating. Our stops included: * A large and very active mud pool that was very fun to watch. * The Lady Knox Geyser that always goes off at 10:15 AM when it is primed and spouts a few minutes later to the delight of large crowds. Still, it's fake and disappointing to anyone who's seen Yellowstone in Wyoming, USA. * Te Puia - Which is the main geothermal area of the park that includes hot springs, mineral pools, and a "real" geyser with three vents. The park also includes the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, which was a wonderful and educational exhibit detailing Māori culture and art forms. I highly recommend this tour and specifically commend Cam as our guide, who made the whole trip enjoyable, even with the very long ride to and from Auckland.

Flyer786424

2/6/2026

Best Tour Guide

Our tour was great from start to finish! Alessandro was the best tour guide we could asked for. So knowledgeable and really friendly. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy all day. He made sure to stop regularly and offered plenty of snacks and water. Would definitely recommend him as a tour guide. Thank you for making our stay in NZ wonderful.

Mellissa P

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