Top 13 Auckland Hot Springs Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $279Our pick

Leave Auckland at 6:00 a.m. for Hobbiton’s two-hour guided tour, then visit Te Puia in Rotorua for geysers, mud pools, Māori culture, and kiwi birds. Auckland & Beyond Tours uses a small vehicle for up to 19 people, with guides such as Gary, Peter, Warren, Tanya, and Jeff.

“Absolutely fantastic tour! Experienced the wonders of the geysers at Te Puia, the Maori culture and the fascinating kiwi sanctuary where I was able to see 3 kiwi birds! Then on to the amazing scenery of Hobbiton! Had the most delicious lamRead more”

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2.Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 12 hours · from $236

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a small group of up to 11, visit the living Whakarewarewa Māori Village, watch song, dance, and haka, then soak at Polynesian Spa. Guides such as Huzefa, Matt, Brendan, and JJ add local context during the long scenic drive.

“We had a terrific trip out to Rotorua with our guide Matt, who was full of local knowledge and had a lot of solid tips for our further travels in NZ. He made sure we had rest stops and even managed to get around some of the terrible holiday traffic we experienced heading back into Auckland. The Maori village was worth the visit, we were shown around by Michael who explained everything clearly and concisely about village life and the surrounds. A musical and dance performance and delicious hangi lunch in the local café capped off the memorable visit. The Polynesian Spa was incredibly relaxing and we had a fabulous…”

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3.Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $245

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a small group of up to 11, visit Whakarewarewa Māori Village for local stories and a Haka, then relax at Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa. Guides such as John Paynter, JJ, and Huzefa are known for making the long drive comfortable and informative.

“Huzedefa was great! He made it his priority to make sure everyone had a great time! I wasn’t impressed with the Māori village. Just looked like a rundown small town but the geothermal pools were cool! Interesting to see how they used the Read more”

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4.Rotorua Cultural & Geothermal Small Group Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $294

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua in a small group of up to 16, with guide commentary, a hāngī buffet and Māori performance at Mitai Māori Village, then a self-guided walk at Wai-O-Tapu. Guides such as Karthik and Marty add useful context along the long scenic drive.

“I joined a trip with Marty in Rotorua, visiting the Māori village and then the geothermal site. The guide was approachable and friendly, and shared some interesting history about New Zealand. The food at the Māori village was very tasty, and thRead more”

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5.Romantic Auckland Sunset tour with Winery & Thermal pool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $279

Spend six hours with a small group and guide Sean, combining a west-coast sunset at Muriwai Beach, dinner and wine at Hunting Lodge, and two hours at Palm Springs Hot Pool. Pickup, transport, food, wine, WiFi, and pool entry are included.

“Sean was a great guide! So knowledge about New Zealand and so nice! The geothermal pools were so relaxing. It sadly rained very hard when we went on the tour, so we were unable to see the sunset but Sean made sure we still had an amazing time! Will definitely do again the next time I’m in Auckland 😀”

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6.Rotorua Māori Cultural & Geothermal Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $264

Spend 13 hours traveling from Auckland to Rotorua in a small minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Karthik. At Mitai Māori Village, see a pōwhiri, haka, poi, waiata, warrior canoe, and hāngī lunch, then walk through Wai-O-Tapu’s Champagne Pool, bubbling mud, and steaming ground.

“Awesome day trip ! Karthik our guide was highly knowledgeable and with a very pleasant personality !Both the Maori Cultural and geothermal tours were worth the time and money Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting. North Island / New Zealand”

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7.Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia – Rotorua’s Geothermal Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $284

Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for Waitomo’s glowworm grotto and its quiet boat ride, then continue to Rotorua for Te Puia’s Pohutu Geyser, Māori culture, kiwi viewing, mud pools, and carving and weaving institute. Guide Adele may lead your small group.

“Really nice experience. Our guide/driver, Adele, was outstanding. Well worth the long drive and saw everything we expected and more.”

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8.Wai-O-Tapu, Maori Haka & Hot Springs Rotorua Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 12 hours · from $233

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua with an English-speaking guide, visit Lady Knox Geyser and Wai-O-Tapu, watch a haka at Whakarewarewa, then relax at Polynesian Spa. The 12-hour trip includes hotel pickup, admission, and return transport. If David is your guide, expect lively commentary and helpful local tips.

“Me and my husband went and we got to learn tons of interesting and amazing things about Rotorua and the sites we saw but also about New Zealand's early history, we loved knowing what our beloved Kiwis are called that name. It was wonderful to spend time at the spa, one of the most beautiful spa's we have ever visited. The view is just stunning. Our guide David was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and always ready to help us with anything we needed. He also showed us a place visited more by locals than turists and it was wonderful. This is a must do activitie!”

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9.Ex Auckland: TE PUIA Geothermal, Redwood & Blue Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $234

Leave Auckland early for Tirau, Rotorua, and Te Puia. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Pōhutu Geyser, the kiwi centre, Māori carving and weaving displays, and a 90-minute cultural performance. The day also includes Rotorua highlights and a Waikato River stop.

“Thanks to our guide Denish, it was a great and satisfying tour. He was very kind and quite flexible on the itinerary by listening to our requests, which was very helpful to us having 2 little children together. At Te Puia, we were able to see kiwi bird, the geyser, Maori art & craft making site, and Maori performances (haka, etc.) all in one place, which was very satisfying. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in Māori culture.”

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10.Private 2 Day Tour: Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua Geothermal & Hamilton Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,047

Travel by private vehicle from Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, or Tauranga to Waitomo, Te Puia, Lake Rotorua, Hobbiton, and Hamilton Gardens. Your price includes guides, entry tickets, WiFi, snacks, water, a Green Dragon Inn drink, and a four-star hotel night. Confirm language needs before booking.

“Vendu comme une excursion privative avec choix de la langue en francais. La seule chose en francais furent le booklet de 2 pages remis a Hobbiton. Pour le reste un chauffeur muet qui nous a fait faire beaucoup de route pour revenir sur noRead more”

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11.[PRIVATE] SUNSET. Wine. Hot Pool. Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $285

Set out from Queens Wharf at 4 pm with private transport, soaking for two hours at Palm Springs before wine tasting at Hunting Lodge. Then visit the Muriwai gannet colony and black-sand beach for sunset. Israel may lead the outing, and dinner is not included in the $285.46 price.

“A very relaxed and lovely evening. Israel was very kind and friendly. I enjoyed the thermal pool, dinner by the river, the Gannet colony and the sunset. The weather was perfect.”

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12.Full-Day Trip to Rotorua Geothermal Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2 reviews · 9 hours · from $205Best value

Ride from Auckland CBD to Te Puia in a Mercedes-Benz van with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see Pohutu Geyser, kiwi birds, Māori carving and weaving, mud pools, and hot springs, with an optional steam-cooked meal and free Wi-Fi included.

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13.Rotorua’s Geothermal Experience Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 12 hours · from $535

You’ll travel from Auckland in a private Mercedes-Benz van with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Te Puia, Pohutu Geyser, a Kiwi enclosure, and the Māori carving school. Expect geothermal wonders, cultural performances, ancestral stories, and a hangi lunch. A French-speaking guide may be possible, but confirm before booking.

“Superbe activité guide francophone professionnel , merci Aldi site propre et splendide , l’a nourriture de belle qualité , le spectacle était très professionnel , à recommander”

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