AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 12 most popular spa & hot springs tours around Auckland, compared side by side. What each day actually involves, what you pay, and who you book it through.
Auckland to Rotorua in one long day: Whakarewarewa Māori village, geothermal sights, a big Haka show, then Polynesian Spa hot pools.
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Auckland to Rotorua in a small group: Māori village shows, Haka, and Polynesian Spa thermal pools included, with early start and long drive.
“I had the privilege of sitting shotgun (passenger seat) next to our guide John Paynter. This man is a national treasure. He is simply the most knowledgeable, generous tour guide I could ever hope for. Any question I could muster about the ecology, history, you name it o related to NZ, he has an amazing…”
Auckland to Rotorua day tour with guided stops at Wai-O-Tapu and Polynesian Spa, including entries, pickup, and bottled water.
“We weren’t sure how jet lagged we would be so decided this tour would be a great way to relax and see some of the North Island while traveling to Rotorua. We had a couple of quick stops on the way for food and bathroom breaks then arrived at Wai-O-Tapu in time to see the…”
Auckland to Rotorua day tour with Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonders and Polynesian Spa mineral pools, with pickup, guide, and lounge time.
Auckland to Rotorua day trip with Te Puia geothermal valley tour, Māori cultural show with haka, then Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake Spa.
“This trip was amazing and I 100% recommend. First, we stoped at a small cafe on the way there to get breakfast. Then we traveled to rotarua. We were taken on a tour of the Māori workshop and then we got to go and see kiwis in an enclosure which was definitely a highlight. We…”
Guided Te Puia geothermal sights and Māori culture, then Polynesian Spa pools in Rotorua, all in one Auckland day trip.
Private Auckland-to-Rotorua day trip with Te Puia geyser sights, Māori performance, and Hell’s Gate mud and sulphur spa bathing.
“The private tour was nice as we could move at our own pace. However the mud spa experience seemed rushed and only allowed you 20 minutes in the mud spa itself. However this time limit is not set by the tour company”
Rotorua day trip from Auckland: Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sights, Lady Knox geyser, Whakarewarewa haka, and Polynesian Spa lake soaking.
Private Cathedral Cove walk from Auckland plus 2-hour Lost Spring mineral pools. Pickup, English guide, and full entry included.
“The tour was amazing and very fun”
Small-group Auckland to Rotorua day trip with Wai-O-Tapu geothermal sights, Champagne Pool, Deluxe Lake Spa soak, and Rotorua highlights drive.
Private Hobbiton, Tirau, Blue Springs and Te Aroha Mineral Spa in one long Auckland day with pickup and tickets included.
“It was nice to get the schedule three days ago. The guide was friendly and had water ready in the car, making the trip from Auckland to Hobbiton enjoyable. Even during the long drive, the guide engaged in small talk, making the journey smRead more”
Auckland to Rotorua in one day: Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonders, Whakarewarewa haka, and Polynesian Spa lake soaks in a small group.
“Aaron was our guide, and he did a great job explaining the history of the area. He was helpful and friendly, and I would highly recommend this trip as a must-do in Rotorua.”
The harbour and the islands, the west-coast beaches and the famous days out up the road.
