Top 7 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.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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6.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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7.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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