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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

“This tour is a must for anyone travelling around Auckland and with little time to really appreciate the natural beauties of the country. The visit is the cave and of the geysers were awesome and the guide, Ben, was very knowledgeable, kind and a tuned to the needs of our group. Cheeky Kiwi is a…”

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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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

“Pickup was on time and quick to get everyone in and settled. We arrived at Hobbiton with plenty of time to use the facilities before starting our tour. The tour through Hobbiton was fantastic, and lunch was a buffet with many options. Waitomo Caves was also fantastic! our guide, Pete, entertained us with storytelling, and…”

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

“Very good tour. Dirk was an excellent guide on the drive there, then Kahu at Te Puia was excellent in walking us through Maori traditions. Irma took great pains to then drive us around on a very rainy day when some attractions just didn't make sense, before smoothly handing us over to Bunty for the…”

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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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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9.Auckland: Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia with Haka

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.

★ 4.9

“Great tour with convenient transportation & beautiful sights. Our guide Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable about everything related to New Zealand. The tour was always on time & offered free time/rest stops during transport and before/after activities. Highly recommend to first time New Zealand visitors!”

161 reviews12 hoursFrom $236by Expedigo NZ

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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

“Jason was an excellent guide! He made the entire day really enjoyable and made sure we were able to do all the activities we signed up for. The experience itself was amazing! Highly recommend! I learned so much about the beautiful New Zealand landscape and Māori culture!”

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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12.Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua’s Geothermal Valley

Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua in one long day. Guided Hobbiton film-set tour, Te Puia geothermal sights, kiwi sanctuary, and Maori culture.

★ 5.0

“The tour exceeded our expectations in every way. Warren was an outstanding guide. He greeted us promptly, provided keen insights and knowledge, made us laugh and got us to where we needed to be in a timely and safe manner. HobbitoRead more”

115 reviewsFrom $279.26by Auckland & Beyond Tours

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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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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

“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.”

78 reviewsFrom $247.61by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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