AUCKLAND · NEW ZEALAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 rotorua day trips most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
A small-group day trip from Auckland combining Waitomo glowworm caves, Te Puia geothermal sights, and Rotorua city highlights with tickets included.
Most Popular“Our guide Cam was awesome, informative, upbeat and passionate about his country! We enjoyed the Glow Worm Caves and the scenic drive. The Te Puia area was interesting.”
Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu in one guided day, mixing LOTR magic, geothermal sights, and scenic countryside drives.
“Great and worth tour to see in one day all these locations. Grant was really valuable to drive safely and be able to give us all the insights and information about the landscapes and the New Zealand history. Fully recommended.”
Small-group Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Rotorua, with guided Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sights, included tickets, snacks, water, and transport.
“9 to 11:30 am at Hobbiton, afternoon at the hot vents. It's a lot of time in the coach. If I did it again, I would skip the afternoon part.”
Rotorua highlights day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, small group comfort, and flexible access to top geothermal and Māori experiences.
“The tour was well organized and the stops provided at each location gave enough time to experience the wonders. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and made lively conversation throughout. Overall a memorable experience. We did the Te Read more”
Small-group Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip from Auckland or Rotorua, with buffet lunch and glowworm cave boat ride.
“Both tour guides are excellent. They have lots of sharings during the journey. The cars are comfortable also. Thanks FlexiTour for our unforgettable memories.”
Small-group Rotorua day trip from Auckland with Te Puia geysers, Māori culture, lunch, and optional spa, Waiotapu, or redwood walk.
“Beautiful lakes, Geysers, gondola ride Fantastic food Great visit to Maori Arts and crafts museum One needs at least 2 to 3 days to cover several beautiful sites and locations in the city of Rotorua. All 3 guides were simply superb.. Daryl, Hermes and Pete”
Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Rotorua’s Te Puia geothermal park on a small-group day with guided boat ride, culture, and stories.
“The guide John made the journey , comfortable, interesting and helpful with loads of tips”
Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Te Puia in Rotorua with Pohutu geyser, Māori culture, tickets, snacks, and pickup.
“Our tour guide Ale was wonderful and made sure everyone had a good time. The van was comfortable for the journey. We started at hobbiton which is where the hobbit and lord of the rings was filmed. The hobbit holes were great fun to seRead more”
Auckland to Rotorua in one day: Wai-O-Tapu geysers, Te Puia’s Pōhutu, and a full Māori welcome with haka. Small group, hotel pickup.
“Awesome experience with Expedigo and Aaron beautiful comfortable trip”
A long but rewarding Auckland day trip pairing Hobbiton’s guided set tour with Te Puia’s Māori culture and geothermal wonders.
“Louisa was great. She was very knowledgeable. I had a wonderful time, especially as a solo traveler. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Rotorua from Auckland in 12 hours: Whakarewarewa Māori village, geothermal sights, and one afternoon add-on such as Wai-O-Tapu or Spa.
“Enjoyed the whole day, seeing and experiencing the geothermal springs and the Māori culture. The Polynesian spa was wonderful! Our guide, Matt did a great job with transporting and giving us helpful tips and information.”
Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua in one long day. Guided Hobbiton film-set tour, Te Puia geothermal sights, kiwi sanctuary, and Maori culture.
“it was a wonderful experience! We were with three children, and the guide Gary was always very receptive and attentive. Thank you so much, Gary, for your empathy and care for my family!”
Hobbiton’s guided Shire tour plus Rotorua geothermal sights and Te Puia culture, all from Auckland in a full day trip.
“Hobbiton is a great place to visit, and the geisers were breathtaking (you also get to learn a lot about Maori culture). John, our guide, was a good laugh and kept spoiling us with snacks along the way”
Small-group Rotorua and Waitomo day trip with hotel pickup, Māori culture at Te Puia, and a boat ride through glowworm caves.
“A great day exploring. Bunty our tour guide shared his in-depth knowledge & information generously as an Auckland local. Bunty created an inclusive environment that allowed the group from all walks of life and 3 different countries to shaRead more”
Full-day Rotorua tour from Auckland combining Wai-O-Tapu geothermal park and Te Puia culture, with guided Rotorua city stops.
“Grant was an excellent guide. He went out of his way to make sure we all could do the activities that we wanted. The 2 geological parks were great. Would definitely recommend them both.”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
