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“It is a great experience overall the tour guide was absolutely amazing and made the trip even better.”
Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu in one guided day, mixing LOTR magic, geothermal sights, and scenic countryside drives.
“Matt is an amazing tour guide! The whole tour went very smooth and fun! :) Thank you so much for this opportunity, I was so happy to visit Hobbiton and Rotorua!”
Small-group Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Rotorua, with guided Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sights, included tickets, snacks, water, and transport.
“It was our secondtime to visit Hobbiton but first time to Wai-O-Tapu. However the visit to hobitton is still fun and amazing. We love the view, it was breathtaking and we just can’t get enough of Hobbiton. While Wai-O-Tapu was extraordinary!!! The track is non-hiker friendly. We love every moment of it. Thank you to…”
Rotorua highlights day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, small group comfort, and flexible access to top geothermal and Māori experiences.
“Our experience in Rotorua was amazing. Our tour guide Grant was super knowledgeable about Auckland, Rotorua, and all the surrounding areas. The drive to Rotorua was very scenic and enjoyable as well. It was great to learn about the MāoRead more”
Small-group Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip from Auckland or Rotorua, with buffet lunch and glowworm cave boat ride.
“Dallas was a great guide! Excellent driver and very knowledgeable about the area, sharing fun facts and the history of each area we drove through. Hobbiton was gorgeous and a wonderful time even though we weren’t huge fans of the movies. The landscapes are lovely and the included lunch was super yummy! The glow worm…”
Small-group Rotorua day trip from Auckland with Te Puia geysers, Māori culture, lunch, and optional spa, Waiotapu, or redwood walk.
“Absolutely wonderful trip! Bunty was our guide, he was very prompt for our pickup and kept us all moving along smoothly all day. We enjoyed the Maori cultural part of the day, the geothermal and geysers activity was very interesting and the buffet lunch was one of the BEST meals of our trip! Highly recommend…”
Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Rotorua’s Te Puia geothermal park on a small-group day with guided boat ride, culture, and stories.
“Our guide and driver, Hanoz, was very friendly, outgoing and knowledgeable; both sites were very interesting and we had plenty of time to visit each site”
Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Te Puia in Rotorua with Pohutu geyser, Māori culture, tickets, snacks, and pickup.
“It was great. Grant was conscientious and made sure everything goes smoothly. We definitely enjoyed our tour. Thank you Grant!”
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.
“Our guide was excellent and made sure everyone in the group was well taken care of. The itinerary was just right, not too rushed. Thank you so much for this trip!”
A long but rewarding Auckland day trip pairing Hobbiton’s guided set tour with Te Puia’s Māori culture and geothermal wonders.
“From start to finish - it was excellently organised. The drivers were efficient and prompt. They were friendly and knowledgeable. The trip around Hobbiton was paced just right - time for photo stops and to take everything in. The lunch was fabulous with great views of the Gheysers - we loved every minute”
Rotorua from Auckland in 12 hours: Whakarewarewa Māori village, geothermal sights, and one afternoon add-on such as Wai-O-Tapu or Spa.
“Loved the places we saw. out guide when over and above expectations to ensure we had a great time. And we did”
Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua in one long day. Guided Hobbiton film-set tour, Te Puia geothermal sights, kiwi sanctuary, and Maori culture.
“The guides were great. I enjoyed the whole experience. The best part was going into the Hobbit home.”
Hobbiton’s guided Shire tour plus Rotorua geothermal sights and Te Puia culture, all from Auckland in a full day trip.
“Even though I had to get out of bed super early, it was well worth it. Everything about the day was amazing.”
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.
