Activities & Tours: North Island

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Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour Including Te Puia from Auckland

Experience the world famous geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia. This unforgettable tour combines natures power and beauty with Maori culture all in one day. Highlights: • Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu • Maori Cultural Village and Arts School • Rotorua City Highlights • Waikato Farm Region While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. This day tour gives you the time to explore Te Puia and participate in the extra options if you choose, unlike many other tours. Led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

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based on 88 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $187.78

Rotorua Glow Worm Kayaking Tour

Paddle Board Rotorua has a unique flavor of tourism where we treat all of our tours as if we were taking a group of friends on a fun adventure and creating the best time possible. This tour is one of the best things to do in Rotorua and see amazing glow worms. It is family friendly and allows you to be immersed in nature while having fun and learning new kayak skills with our friendly guides and staff.

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based on 160 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $106.14

Rotorua Rafting - Kaituna River White Water Rafting

Spend one adrenaline-crammed hour of white water rafting down the Kaituna River on this tour from Rotorua. Start at a spot where wild waters meet subtropical rainforests and canyons engraved in the earth. Raft past beautiful cascading waterfalls, including the stunning Tutea Falls, and even take the opportunity to do some swimming through some of the rapids. This tour is good for novice and expert rafters.

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based on 1393 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $72.22

Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

Departure and Pick-Up: Elite Adventures tours depart from Rotorua at 8:00 AM. Pick-up times are scheduled between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, depending on your accommodation. For exact pick-up times, please refer to the additional information provided. Tour Highlights: 1. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: - Our journey begins with a visit to Wai-O-Tapu, one of the world's most surreal geothermal locations. You will be guided through a collection of stunning and colourful geothermal features, including the Champagne Pool and the Devil's Bath. 2. Lady Knox Geyser: - Following Wai-O-Tapu, we will proceed to the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts once daily with remarkable punctuality. 3. Waimangu Volcanic Valley: - Our tour concludes with a visit to Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the youngest geothermal ecosystem in the world. Important Information: - Kindly note that we do not offer pick-ups from the Port of Tauranga.

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based on 219 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $87.14

Original Price : 113.05

Saving Amount : 25.91

Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

Discover Rotorua on a unique 90-105 minute sightseeing adventure on-board a WWII amphibious vehicle able to travel on land and water! Our tours leave at regular intervals from a central city location and explore Rotorua's most stunning scenery. We have 18 lakes in the Rotorua region all set within lush native New Zealand bush. Our tours are fully guided as well with our tour guides covering everything from Maori migration, geothermal history, history of Rotorua and much more.

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based on 484 reviews

See Details → Duration :130 to 1 hours 45 minutes
From $53.38

Rotorua to Auckland Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Glow Worms

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are highly placed in the New Zealand vacation wish list. Thousands of tiny glowworms radiate their unmistakable luminescent light from the roof of the Waitomo Caves. You will travel through Rural New Zealand from Rotorua to the Waitomo Caves (approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes) in a mini bus with a maximum group size of 15. Upon arrival, you will join a guided tour of the caves, conducted by a local guide – the highlight of which is the boat ride along the Waitomo River where you have the opportunity to see the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. Travel in the afternoon from Rotorua. The tour departs at 1:45pm. After your tour, you will travel back to Auckland and be taken to your hotel in central city area by 8 pm. Guaranteed departure - We do not cancel on the rare occasions we have low numbers. We will travel for one person Leave Rotorua at 2pm - Hotel pickups from 1:15 pm and travel via Waitomo Caves back to Auckland

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $185.27

Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

The tour departs daily between 8:00-8:30 am. from your accommodation and drives you through forestry and farmland to New Zealand’s largest boiling mud pool. Your guide shows you a series of colorful hot springs and volcanic features at Wai-O-Tapu. Then see the Lady Knox geyser eruption at 10:15 am. Next a short drive to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley where your guide explains the Mt. Tarawera eruption which blew open this spectacular, bush-covered, geothermal park. Spend the afternoon experiencing Rotorua’s Maori culture and geothermal activity and see how they are intricately entwined. First, a guided tour through Te Puia, Rotorua’s premier cultural attraction. This includes a visit to the wood carving school, art and craft gallery, Rotowhio Marae, weaving display, kiwi house and finally the Pohutu geyser. Next, we visit the Lakefront area to see the Maori War Canoe and learn more about Maori history and customs.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 to 9 hours
From $167.22

Original Price : 222.95

Saving Amount : 55.73

Ziplining Forest Adventure - The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua

Nowhere else in the world can you soar through an untouched New Zealand Forest and become a part of a conservation success story all in one! Since James and Andrew opened our doors in 2012, we have been working hard to preserve one of New Zealand’s most unique and untouched forests. We created this experience to transport you into a Jurassic world, showcasing New Zealand’s unique plants and wildlife. You help this project; your entry contributes back to our conservation efforts to save this ancient world. Thank you for your support! You will be part of a small group (maximum 10 per group) with two of our knowledgeable kiwi guides who will delight you, making sure you safely enjoy every moment. Ask as many questions as you'd like and capture the moments with pictures and videos (although we have free photos of your experience for you after the tour). There’s good reason we have been named the best nature activity in the world! – come and see for yourself!

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based on 4025 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $112.42

Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early evening at Riverside Adventures' base in South Waikato. Paddle along the southern edge of Lake Karapiro, over the old submerged Horahora Dam that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields. Learn the history of the Horahora village and enjoy the twilight & silence of being on the water as the day draws to an end. As night arrives over the lake , paddle slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and through the canyon carved out by water over many hundreds of years. Native ferns & trees drape over you, bird life is all around. When darkness falls we float silently back downstream, being guided by the glow worms on either side sparkling like Christmas lights.

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based on 425 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $87.3

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Glow-worms are the highlight of any night-time stroll in New Zealand, and when found in abundance they can be as breathtaking as our clearest night sky. Join our experienced guides on a trip into the native bush to witness this phenomenon for yourself. Learn about the life-cycle of this fascinating insect, experience New Zealand’s wildlife by night and top off this stellar evening by relaxing under the stars. An unique experience for all your senses. Highlights • Glow-worm, waterfalls, wildlife and star gazing. • New Zealand Native Forest - all by the cover of darkness. • Small group, relaxed atmosphere.

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based on 461 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $65.94

Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the surrounding areas. Admission fees to the thermal area of your choice are included, but lunch is at your own expense. This guided small-group tour operates with a maximum of 11 passengers and includes pickup from your centrally located accommodation in Rotorua. Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours

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based on 12 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $160.15

Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

FEEL THE EXCITEMENT AND EXHILARATION ON LAKE ROTORUA WITH KATOA JET Experience the white-knuckle rush of a 30 minute jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua. Feel the rush and power as our V8 engine boats push you through the water, reaching speeds up to 85km/hr. Visit iconic landmarks including Kawaha Point, the Sacred Mokoia Island and Sulphur Bay, while discovering the history of the area. This is a very unique experience that won't disappoint. Suitable for all ages . Come and have fun with all the family or friends.Groups are welcome . We can carry 50 people at once with our 3 boats . We supply spray jackets if required and life jackets are mandatory. So come and give us a go. This is not to be missed when you visit Rotorua.

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based on 82 reviews

See Details → Duration :30 minutes
From $62.18

4x4 Self Drive Yamaha Experience

Your 4x4 self drive buggy experience will take you along 100 year old forestry tracks and up to the very highest lookout in the whole of Rotorua. We have 2 seater & 4 seater buggies available depending on your group. You will be give a safety briefing prior to your tour departing and head into our training area for some laps to get used to driving this amazing buggy. Your tour is led by one of our qualified guides and half way through you have the option to swap driving seats so you share the driving. Safety helmets are provided and each driver must hold a valid drivers license from their country of origin. Amazing views with stops at designated lookouts along the way so don't forget to bring your phone to capture the moment.

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based on 87 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $94.21

15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

Join us to view Rotorua beyond the crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity in this captivating overview of this stunning area.

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration :15 minutes
From $150.73

Ziplining Forest Experience - The Ultimate Canopy Tour Rotorua

Experience New Zealand’s one and only cliff walk, built around a volcanic rock 50-metres above the valley floor. Soar down a 400m tandem Zip-line and race your loved ones. Climb up through the layers of the canopy on our staircases that are truly an amazing engineering feat. This adventure is the ultimate way to explore the ancient giants and lifeforms in this forest that you can’t see anywhere else in the world! Since we opened in 2012 we have been protecting this special place and when you come along, you will be too! A portion of your entry goes straight back to our conservation project to help us continue to rescue and look after this magic place. We take photos for you and they are FREE after your tour via an email link. You are welcome to take as many videos and photos as you like too – you’ll be wanting to share this experience with everyone!

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based on 2197 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $156.38

Activities & Tours: North Island

Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour Including Te Puia from Auckland

Rotorua Glow Worm Kayaking Tour

Rotorua Rafting - Kaituna River White Water Rafting

Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

Rotorua to Auckland Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Glow Worms

Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

Ziplining Forest Adventure - The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua

Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

4x4 Self Drive Yamaha Experience

15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

Ziplining Forest Experience - The Ultimate Canopy Tour Rotorua

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