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15 Best Rotorua Day Trips In Auckland

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.

15 Best Rotorua Day Trips In Auckland

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland - The early 6:00 am start and that long drive you can’t dodge
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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

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1.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

A small-group day trip from Auckland combining Waitomo glowworm caves, Te Puia geothermal sights, and Rotorua city highlights with tickets included.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Trent, our tour guide, was so wonderful!! This was an all day tour and he made sure to point out all of the sites along the way to Roturua and answered any questions we had. He provided snacks and drinks and made sure we were comfortablRead more”

681 reviewsFrom $253.81by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour - Hobbiton Movie Set: where the Shire becomes a walkable set
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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

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2.Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu in one guided day, mixing LOTR magic, geothermal sights, and scenic countryside drives.

★ 4.8

“Wonderful day with Liam. The tour was very well organized, and we packed a lot into the day. I actually went ahead and booked another tour with Cheeky Kiwi following the experience. Highly recommended!”

458 reviews9 - 13 hoursFrom $256by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: 2.5 hours of guided Shire magic and a Green Dragon drink
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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

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3.Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

Small-group Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Rotorua, with guided Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sights, included tickets, snacks, water, and transport.

★ 5.0

“Amazing trip from Auckland , great experiences at Hobbiton and then Rotorua and wai o tapu . So much to see and experience first time in one's life . Memories for a lifetime . The tour guide David was so great to travel with , very informative and cooperative”

450 reviewsFrom $266.23by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras - Rotorua’s big structure: you pick your two stops
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Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch - Comfort on the road: the FlexiToursNZ small-vehicle approach
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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

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5.From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

Small-group Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip from Auckland or Rotorua, with buffet lunch and glowworm cave boat ride.

★ 4.9

“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…”

281 reviews11 - 13 hoursFrom $286by FlexiToursNZ

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Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland - Pick your afternoon: Waiotapu, Polynesian Spa, Māori concert, or Redwoods Treewalk
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Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

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6.Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

Small-group Rotorua day trip from Auckland with Te Puia geysers, Māori culture, lunch, and optional spa, Waiotapu, or redwood walk.

★ 4.5

“We had a really nice and varied trip from Auckland to Rotorua. The scenery along the way was awesome. Our tour guide Dirk was super friendly and told us lots of interesting things about both Rotorua and New Zealand. Highly recommend!”

235 reviewsFrom $253.81by FlexiToursNZ

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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: The Silent Boat Ride Plus the No-Photo Rule
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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour

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7.Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour

Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Rotorua’s Te Puia geothermal park on a small-group day with guided boat ride, culture, and stories.

★ 4.8

“Even though we had a bit of rain, we enjoyed the glow worm caves and Te Puia. Our tour guide Jeoff was incredible and made the trip even more fun - the journey was very comfortable, Jeoff provided commentary about sights we were crossing and also several fun facts about the area and about new…”

223 reviews13 hoursFrom $244by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland - Leaving Auckland at 6:00 am: why the early start matters
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Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

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Auckland: Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia with Haka - Wai-O-Tapu: Lady Knox eruption and the Champagne Pool loop
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Auckland: Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia with Haka

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia - Entering Hobbiton: The 2.5-Hour Guided Set Tour (With the New Holes)
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia

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From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations - Whakarewarewa Village: where geothermal and culture meet
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From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations

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11.From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations

Rotorua from Auckland in 12 hours: Whakarewarewa Māori village, geothermal sights, and one afternoon add-on such as Wai-O-Tapu or Spa.

★ 4.7

“It was incredible! Everything went perfectly. I would especially like to thank the guide, as I made a mistake when booking my activities and he corrected it at no extra cost to me. He also offered us free water and food throughout the journey. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for everything.”

125 reviews12 hoursFrom $194by Expedigo NZ

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Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley - The 12-Hour Reality Check (And How to Plan Around It)
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Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua’s Geothermal Valley

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Auckland: Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia - Getting on the minibus: comfort, timing, and the Waikato drive
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Auckland: Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia

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13.Auckland: Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia

Hobbiton’s guided Shire tour plus Rotorua geothermal sights and Te Puia culture, all from Auckland in a full day trip.

★ 4.9

“Such a great trip! Our guide Simon was fantastic - shared a lot of great details about Auckland / New Zealand along the way and was such a cheerful person! The whole Hobbiton experience was just great - couldn’t stop taking photos and enjoyed it so much. Te Puia and the tour there was also…”

96 reviews13 hoursFrom $256by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups - Auckland Pickup and the Small-Group Minivan Setup
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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

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14.Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Small-group Rotorua and Waitomo day trip with hotel pickup, Māori culture at Te Puia, and a boat ride through glowworm caves.

★ 4.5

“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”

79 reviewsFrom $316.49by FlexiToursNZ

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Rotorua Highlights inc. Waiotapu & Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland - Stop 1: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (Expect Surreal, Not Subtle)
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Rotorua Highlights inc. Waiotapu & Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland

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15.Rotorua Highlights inc. Waiotapu & Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland

Full-day Rotorua tour from Auckland combining Wai-O-Tapu geothermal park and Te Puia culture, with guided Rotorua city stops.

★ 4.5

“What keeps this from being a 5 star experience is the fact that the Rotorua Museum (On Viator - "take in the sights of Rotorua on a coach tour with stops along the way ... Stop at key points in Rotorua ... guided driving tour seeing the most Read more”

78 reviewsFrom $247.61by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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