Visit Rotorua, a city of culture and sulfur located on New Zealand's North Island, on a private tour.
Come face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi. Be mesmerized by exploding mud pools all throughout the valley and gaze at beautifully crafted Māori-made artwork and sculptures visible throughout Te Puia.
Then take a scenic gondola ride up the base of Mt Ngongotaha to the summit for a great wine tasting. Volcanic Hills wine tasting room offers the ultimate New Zealand wine tasting experience, with spectacular views of Lake Rotorua and the surrounding region.
Finally, explore Rotorua's most spectacular natural asset and one of the city's greatest treasures: the redwood forest. These towering trees, along with numerous other species and the fresh forest air, combine to create an invigorating atmosphere and a truly unique and special environment.
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to the Te Puia. It takes approximately 3 hours.
Come face to face with the biggest, naturally active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Pōhutu Geyser, and enjoy the up-close experience with the New Zealand Kiwi, in our brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre. Be mesmerized by exploding mud pools all throughout the valley and gaze at beautifully crafted Māori-made artwork and sculptures visible throughout Te Puia. It will include cultural performance a Pōhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome), Waiata (Song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi and Haka.
Take the Skyline Gondola to the tasting room. Jump onboard Gondola cabins and experience spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal vistas. Enjoy a wine tasting and soak up the magnificent view overlooking Rotorua town & lake, or just relax with a glass of wine and something to eat. The wine tasting experience can be completed before or after lunch.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
We will pick you up in front of the accommodation at the time agreed with you. * Additional pickup fees may apply for accommodations outside Auckland city center or for airport pickups.