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Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens

From NZD$309

5
(4 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Rotorua

Duration: 11 hours

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This fully guided small group tour links together some of the North Island’s most spectacular natural and cultural attractions, travelling from Rotorua to Taupo, Hamilton and finishing in Auckland. From surreal geothermal landscapes to roaring waterfalls and world class themed gardens, this journey showcases the very best of the central North Island. With our passionate guides leading the way and comfortable minibuses adding plenty of ease, you will enjoy a day filled with stories, scenery and unforgettable moments.

Please note

This tour makes up Day 2 of our 2-day Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo and Hamilton Gardens Tour, and so may be shared with guests who are doing the full 2-day tour. If booking this tour, guests will join the group in Rotorua at the start of Day 2.

Why you’ll love this

Explore Wai O Tapu and witness the Lady Knox Geyser eruption

Discover Taupo’s volcanic history with time to explore and enjoy lunch

Visit the powerful Huka Falls

Wander through the remarkable themed spaces of Hamilton Gardens

Travel in a relaxed small group with commentary and secret stops

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group tour with maximum 16 guests

Fully guided experience with our world famous guides

Entry tickets to Wai O Tapu and Hamilton Gardens

Snacks and bottled water

Why choose us

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Famously passionate tour guides

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

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Travel in comfort

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

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Award-winning tours

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

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Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

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

Stories worth sharing

10/6/2026

Timmy is the Ultimate Guide

Awesome experience with Timmy on the Rotorua to Auckland tour. Pick up was perfect and he timed the trip really well. Very much appreciated getting to the venues early and communication was very clear. Timmy is a great driver who navigated Auckland traffic expertly. Loved our tour and highly recommend Timmy as a guide.

KB

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5/29/2026

Wonders of Rotorua to Auckland

What a winner! Arahia was such a fabulous guide. We visited very interesting & wonderful places..Geyser, mudpool, Taupo, Huka Waterfalls & Hamilton garden. Pick up was on time, very comfortable van. We never felt rushed, given a lot of information and history by our very friendly guide. It was a full day but very worth it. Thank you Ari and cheeky kiwi tour. Highly recommended.

Jasmin C

5
3/20/2026

A fabulous day

A great day, Matt was knowledgeable and friendly. The trip balanced time to look and explore without rushing or time dragging. Well worth it. Thanks Matt

Carolyn S

5
2/7/2026

Two more tours booked based on our experience of the first!

We did 3 seperate Cheeky Kiwi tours. Two with Vicky (2 day Bay of Islands & 1 day Rotorua-Auckland) and one with Matt (Auckland-Rotorua) and we enjoyed them immensely and booked the last two based on our experience of the first. It’s great if you don’t want to drive and you can see a great deal of the more (such as Hobbiton) and less popular attractions whilst travelling between the major towns. Both Vicky and Matt are also both very knowledgeable, friendly and good at encouraging each group to bond together to make your tour experience even better. Thoroughly recommended.

jamesO2968LL

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