Tour Highlights Begin and end your journey at SkyCity Auckland or Auckland Airport Hotels.
Stop at Ruakura for a quick coffee break (15 mins).
Explore Wai-O-Tapu’s bubbling Mud Pool and see the thrilling Lady Knox Geyser erupt at 10:15 AM.
Wander through the vibrant geothermal landscapes of Wai-O-Tapu, featuring Champagne Pool and Devil’s Bath.
Enjoy lunch at the Wai-O-Tapu café (own cost).
Stroll beneath towering trees at the Redwoods Forest, or try the optional Redwoods Tree walk (Own cost).
Visit the stunning Blue Spring in Putāruru, known for its crystal-clear waters and peaceful setting.
Wrap up the day in Tirau with a photo stop at the quirky corrugated iron Dog and Sheep buildings before returning to Auckland.
Pickup included
Morning Pick-Up from SkyCity Hotel Auckland CBD: 5:45am onward, Sharp 6:00am we will start the tour. Kindly be on time on or before time to avoid disappointments. It will take approximately about 15 minutes to complete the pickups. Departure 6:00 am Travel: Auckland to Tirau Approximately (2hrs drive covering 175kms) via SH 1. From Tirau to Wai-O-Tapu 1 hour 30 Minutes drive.
The Mud Pool at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, near Rotorua, is one of New Zealand's most active geothermal features. It consists of bubbling, boiling mud created by underground geothermal activity. The thick, grey mud constantly bubbles due to the release of volcanic gases, offering a fascinating display of nature’s raw power. The Mud Pool sits in a crater formed by a volcanic eruption and is a popular attraction for visitors interested in geothermal phenomena.
The Lady Knox Geyser, located in the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near Rotorua, New Zealand, is a natural hot spring geyser that erupts daily at 10:15 AM. Triggered by a surfactant introduced by park staff, its eruptions can reach heights of up to 10-20 meters, lasting for about an hour. The geyser was discovered in the early 20th century and named after Lady Constance Knox, the daughter of a former New Zealand governor.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Kindly provide the hotel's correct address, contact number, if possible please install Whatsapp for easy communication. Please be ready 15 minutes before the pickup time.
Our guides will help in the tickets redemption if required. Or else, it quite straight forward just have to do the redemption at the reception just before entry.