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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Explore the largest active geyser and live Māori arts in one tour.

Best for families and learners curious about Māori craftsmanship, geothermal wonders, and New Zealand’s endangered kiwi bird.
Book this if you want a deep dive into traditional carving, geothermal springs, and the Kiwi Conservation Center.
Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, geysers, hot mud pools, carving/weaving schools, kiwi sanctuary, geothermal valley, Māori village.
Make the most of the live carvings at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute—ask the artisans about the patterns they carve into wood, bone, and stone.

Explore the largest active geyser and live Māori arts in one tour.

Best for families and learners curious about Māori craftsmanship, geothermal wonders, and New Zealand’s endangered kiwi bird.
Book this if you want a deep dive into traditional carving, geothermal springs, and the Kiwi Conservation Center.
Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, geysers, hot mud pools, carving/weaving schools, kiwi sanctuary, geothermal valley, Māori village.
Make the most of the live carvings at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute—ask the artisans about the patterns they carve into wood, bone, and stone.

Inclusions

1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
English-speaking guide
Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Haka combo (if option selected)

30-minute Haka performance
Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka

Hāngī dinner buffet combo (if option selected)

Hangi dinner buffet

Tip: If you’re into photography, position yourself near the Pohutu Geyser about 15 minutes before its expected eruption—morning light makes for great photos.
This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Flexible duration

Meals included

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Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka Combo

See a powerful Māori haka in an iconic geothermal setting.

Best for visitors looking for an action-packed day combining natural wonders with cultural performances in the heart of a geothermal valley.
Book this if you want a guided tour through the geothermal valley, traditional Māori Haka, and songs with a tour of geysers, mud pools, and marae.
Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, Pohutu Geyser, Kiwi center, Māori arts schools, haka show, traditional Pōhiri welcome, Mōteatea chants, poi dances.
Make the most of the haka performance; ask about the significance of each gesture—each movement tells a story about strength, unity, and identity.

See a powerful Māori haka in an iconic geothermal setting.

Best for visitors looking for an action-packed day combining natural wonders with cultural performances in the heart of a geothermal valley.
Book this if you want a guided tour through the geothermal valley, traditional Māori Haka, and songs with a tour of geysers, mud pools, and marae.
Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, Pohutu Geyser, Kiwi center, Māori arts schools, haka show, traditional Pōhiri welcome, Mōteatea chants, poi dances.
Make the most of the haka performance; ask about the significance of each gesture—each movement tells a story about strength, unity, and identity.

Inclusions

1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
English-speaking guide
30-minute Haka performance
Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka
Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Tip: For the most engaging experience, sit close to the performers during the kapa haka show to feel the powerful vibrations.
This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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2 hr. 15 min.

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Te Puia: Te Pō Combo with Guided Tour, Cultural Performance & Hangi Buffet Dinner

End your geothermal adventure with a traditional Māori buffet.

Best for culture explorers who want a shorter but immersive tour that blends nature, Māori traditions, and culinary delights.
Book this if you want to experience a geothermal landscape while enjoying an authentic Māori feast, cooked underground in traditional hāngī style.
Everything you'll get: Geysers, kiwi center, carving school, guided tour, hāngī buffet with soup, seafood, chicken, and homemade bread.
Make the most of the hāngī buffet and ask the chefs about the traditional earth oven technique—they’ll share tips on how to recreate this authentic cooking style.

End your geothermal adventure with a traditional Māori buffet.

Best for culture explorers who want a shorter but immersive tour that blends nature, Māori traditions, and culinary delights.
Book this if you want to experience a geothermal landscape while enjoying an authentic Māori feast, cooked underground in traditional hāngī style.
Everything you'll get: Geysers, kiwi center, carving school, guided tour, hāngī buffet with soup, seafood, chicken, and homemade bread.
Make the most of the hāngī buffet and ask the chefs about the traditional earth oven technique—they’ll share tips on how to recreate this authentic cooking style.

Inclusions

4.5 hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
Haka performance
English-speaking guide
Hangi dinner buffet
Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Tip: Book your tickets now as the Hāngī Buffet lunch gets sold out very quickly in the peak season.
This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Flexible duration

Meals included

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From Auckland: Rotorua Highlights Tour with Te Puia Guided Experience

Rotorua’s geothermal and Maori highlights with Auckland transfers.

Best for travelers looking for a comprehensive and one-day Rotorua experience with convenient round-trip transfers from Auckland.
Book this if you want a small-group tour from Auckland through Rotorua’s geothermal marvels at Te Puia and a deeper understanding of Māori culture.
Everything you get: Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park and a Māori village, Rotorua city highlights, round-trip transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
Make the most of your free time in Rotorua to explore its vibrant city center, and geothermal attractions, or relax by the lake before heading back to Auckland.

Rotorua’s geothermal and Maori highlights with Auckland transfers.

Best for travelers looking for a comprehensive and one-day Rotorua experience with convenient round-trip transfers from Auckland.
Book this if you want a small-group tour from Auckland through Rotorua’s geothermal marvels at Te Puia and a deeper understanding of Māori culture.
Everything you get: Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park and a Māori village, Rotorua city highlights, round-trip transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
Make the most of your free time in Rotorua to explore its vibrant city center, and geothermal attractions, or relax by the lake before heading back to Auckland.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Rotorua
1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Rotorua
Visit to Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, and Maori Village
Kiwi bird-watching
Driving tour through Rotorua City
Free time in Rotorua
English-speaking guide
Small-group tour
Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
Snacks and water
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Valley
Access to Kiwi Bird Enclosure

Tip: Take advantage of the free time in Rotorua by strolling along the shores of Lake Rotorua—locals often relax here to catch views of Mokoia Island.
This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility, back, or cardiovascular issues.
A minimum of 5 guests is required for the tour to proceed. The maximum number of guests is 16.
Children aged under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Children aged under 7 years must travel in a child safety car seat. You can bring your own or rent for $20 NZD with a 24-hour notice.

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12 hr.

Transfers included

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From Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua, & Te Puia Guided Tour

Hobbiton and Rotorua in one small-group guided tour from Auckland.

Best for: those who want an immersive experience combining the magic of Hobbiton with Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori cultural highlights.
Book this tour if you want: fully guided tours of the Hobbiton set with behind-the-scenes stories, a drink at the Green Dragon Inn and the geothermal wonders of Te Puia.
What you’ll get: Guided tours of Hobbiton and Te Puia with entry, Rotorua city highlights, return transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
Enjoy a visit to the Green Dragon Inn and sample bespoke ciders and beers brewed for the Lord of the Rings films.

Hobbiton and Rotorua in one small-group guided tour from Auckland.

Best for: those who want an immersive experience combining the magic of Hobbiton with Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori cultural highlights.
Book this tour if you want: fully guided tours of the Hobbiton set with behind-the-scenes stories, a drink at the Green Dragon Inn and the geothermal wonders of Te Puia.
What you’ll get: Guided tours of Hobbiton and Te Puia with entry, Rotorua city highlights, return transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
Enjoy a visit to the Green Dragon Inn and sample bespoke ciders and beers brewed for the Lord of the Rings films.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Hobbiton, Rotorua, & Te Puia
Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
English-speaking guide
Access to Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, kiwi viewing, & Maori Arts School
Driving tour through Rotorua City
Hobbiton banquet lunch (based on option selected)
Hangi buffet dinner here (based on option selected)
Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley

Hobbit Holes: Small-sized holes with colorful doors and tiny windows.
Bag End: The iconic Hobbit home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins with its round red door.
The Mill: A rustic mill that sits on a double arched bridge.
The Party Tree: A large oak tree in the center of Hobbiton that features in the LOTR trilogy and the Hobbit films.
Green Dragon Inn: A rustic pub where you can enjoy Hobbit-style ale or cider.
Pohutu Geyser: The largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere that erupts up to 20 times a day!
Mud Pools: A small cluster of boiling mud baths native to Te Puia.
Maori Arts and Crafts Institution: A traditional arts school where you can witness wood carving and weaving.
Kiwi Conservation Center: A center where you can observe kiwis and their foraging behaviors up close.
Te Puia Geothermal Valley: An area with bubbling mud pools, dramatic geysers, and beautiful native bush.

Tip: Keep an eye out of the corrugated iron sculptures lining the road in Tirau on your way to Rotorua.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
This experience is not recommended for people with mobility, back or cardiovascular issues.
Children below 7 years must be in a child safety seat as per the legal requirement in New Zealand. Guests can mention their need for a safety or booster seat during the booking process.
Non-English speaking customers and guests with hearing difficulties can download the Hobbiton™ Tour Companion App to complement the guided tour. The app offers tour information in 15 languages. It is recommended to download the app prior to the tour departure using a Wi-Fi network.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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13 hr. - 13 hr. 15 min.

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

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From Auckland: Waitomo Caves, Rotorua & Te Puia Guided Tour

Explore Waitomo’s glowworms and Rotorua’s geothermal marvels in one day.

Best for culture and nature lovers looking to combine iconic Waitomo caves with Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Maori cultural experiences.
Book this if you want: A seamless day trip that includes a Waitomo glowworm tour, Rotorua geysers, mud pools, and a visit to a Maori village.
Everything you get: Guided tours, small-group access, round-trip transfers, snacks, and entry to Waitomo, Te Puia, and the Kiwi Bird Enclosure.
Make the most of the glowworms in the quiet darkness of Waitomo, then explore Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools, geysers, and rich Maori culture.

Explore Waitomo’s glowworms and Rotorua’s geothermal marvels in one day.

Best for culture and nature lovers looking to combine iconic Waitomo caves with Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Maori cultural experiences.
Book this if you want: A seamless day trip that includes a Waitomo glowworm tour, Rotorua geysers, mud pools, and a visit to a Maori village.
Everything you get: Guided tours, small-group access, round-trip transfers, snacks, and entry to Waitomo, Te Puia, and the Kiwi Bird Enclosure.
Make the most of the glowworms in the quiet darkness of Waitomo, then explore Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools, geysers, and rich Maori culture.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, and Te Puia
45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Cave
Waitomo River boat ride
1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Rotorua
Visit to Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, and Maori Village
Kiwi bird-watching
English-speaking guide
Small-group tour
Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
Snacks and water
Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Valley
Access to Kiwi Bird Enclosure

Tip: Watch master carvers demonstrate their skills at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and get the chance to ask about their craft.
Photography is not allowed at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
This tour is accessible to those with reasonable mobility.
The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Infants aged 0 to 2 can travel for free if they do not occupy a seat.
The minimum number of guests required for booking one ticket for this experience is two.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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11 hr.

Transfers included

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From Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua, & Te Puia Guided Tour

From Auckland: Waitomo Caves, Rotorua & Te Puia Guided Tour