Rotorua Tours
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.
Explore our popular Rotorua tours and packages:
Rotorua Highlights Tours
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!
NZD$385 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu
Experience two of Rotorua’s most iconic attractions, Te Puia and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, alongside stunning scenic stops and insightful commentary from your expert guide!
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$385 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Te Puia, Cultural Performance & Buffet Lunch
Explore Te Puia’s spectacular landscape of native bush, geysers and mud pools, topped off with an authentic Māori Cultural Show and delicious buffet lunch.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$370 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa
Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s most fascinating geothermal park, Wai-O-Tapu, and unwind at the world-renowned Polynesian Spa with a luxurious Deluxe Lake Spa entry.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$380 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Te Puia & Polynesian Spa
Marvel at Te Puia’s bubbling geysers, Māori art and kiwi conservation centre, then relax in the Deluxe Lake Spa at Polynesian Spa, soaking in therapeutic mineral waters with stunning lake views.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$307 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Redwoods Treewalk & Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Picture yourself walking across suspended eco-bridges through ancient forest canopies and soaking up the atmosphere at Secret Spot Hot Tubs, surrounded by serene native bush. These are two of Rotorua’s newest and most popular attractions!
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$339 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Redwoods Treewalk & Polynesian Spa
Escape Auckland and discover the epic Redwoods Treewalk and indulge in pure relaxation at the Deluxe Lake Spa at the world-renowned Polynesian Spa. Perfect for reconnecting with nature and unwinding in luxury.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$360 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Wai-O-Tapu & Redwoods Treewalk
Experience the iconic geothermal beauty of Wai-O-Tapu and the serene treetop views of the Redwoods Treewalk. The perfect blend of natural wonder and adventure!
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$348 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Wai-O-Tapu & Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Uncover Rotorua’s geothermal magic at Wai-O-Tapu, where colourful hot springs and bubbling pools ignite the senses. Then, soak in native bush serenity at Secret Spot Hot Tubs.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$365 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Te Puia & Redwoods Treewalk
Explore the geothermal wonders and Māori heritage at Te Puia, then take a walk among the towering trees at the Redwoods Treewalk for a truly unforgettable adventure.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$342 per person
Rotorua Highlights Tour including Te Puia & Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Soak up the best of Rotorua! Immerse yourself in the geothermal wonders and Māori culture at Te Puia, then unwind in the relaxing cedar hot tubs at Secret Spot.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 12 hours approx
Departure: 6.30am
All ages, max of 16 guests
Rotorua & Hobbiton Tours
NZD$399 per person
Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Te Puia
Discover two of the North Islands’ top attractions on this popular day trip complete with a Hobbiton movie set tour and visit to the Te Puia Geothermal Park in Rotorua.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 13 hours approx
Departure: 6.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$399 per person
Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Wai-O-Tapu
For the ultimate North Island experience, take a fully-guided journey to Hobbiton and the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland in Rotorua.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 13 hours approx
Departure: 6.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$299 per person
Auckland to Rotorua Tour via Hobbiton (One-Way)
Embark on a one-way journey from Auckland to Rotorua, with a stop at the magical Hobbiton Movie Set. Experience the iconic locations from Middle-earth, before continuing to Rotorua.
One-way from Auckland
Duration: 8 hours approx
Departure: 6.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$459 per person
Auckland to Rotorua Tour via Hobbiton with Wai-O-Tapu (One-Way)
Journey through Middle-earth with a visit to the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, marvel at the geothermal wonders of Wai-O-Tapu, and enjoy a seamless, scenic one-way adventure.
One-way from Auckland
Duration: 8 hours approx
Departure: 6.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Tours
NZD$399 per person
Waitomo & Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Te Puia
Discover two of the North Islands’ top attractions on this day trip complete with a boat ride through Waitomo Caves and visit to Rotorua’s Te Puia Geothermal Park.
Return trip from Auckland
Duration: 13 hours approx
Departure: 6.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
NZD$325 per person
Auckland to Rotorua Tour via Waitomo Caves (One-Way)
For the ultimate trip from Auckland to Rotorua, take a fully-guided journey through Waitomo Caves before discovering the highlights of Rotorua.
One-way from Auckland
Duration: 9 hours approx
Departure: 6.00am
All ages, max of 16 guests
Why book a Rotorua tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel?
World-leading tours
Winner of Tripadvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice’ award for 5 years running
Small group size
Enjoy a more interactive and personalised Rotorua tour experience
Famously passionate tour guides
Our authentic and knowledgeable guides go the extra mile to make you smile
Comfortable tour buses
Complete with WiFi, USB charging ports and good vibes!
Extra surprises
Surprise stops, wildlife viewings and other little delights along the journey truly set our Rotorua tours apart
Customisable NZ tour packages
Explore our full-range of NZ tours and packages to customise your adventure