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Wai-O-Tapu & Wai Ariki Hot Springs Small Group Tour in Auckland
$248.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on this small-group day tour from Auckland. Begin your journey at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, New Zealand’s most colorful geothermal park. Witness the dramatic eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser, explore the vibrant Champagne Pool, and marvel at bubbling mud pools and steaming craters shaped by centuries of geothermal activity.
Continue to Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa for a 2-hour restorative experience inspired by Ngāti Whakaue healing traditions. Unwind in mineral-rich thermal pools, enjoy a multi-sensory journey through geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam, and emerge feeling refreshed and rebalanced — the ultimate blend of nature, culture, and wellness.
Continue to Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa for a 2-hour restorative experience inspired by Ngāti Whakaue healing traditions. Unwind in mineral-rich thermal pools, enjoy a multi-sensory journey through geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam, and emerge feeling refreshed and rebalanced — the ultimate blend of nature, culture, and wellness.
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Wai-O-Tapu & Wai Ariki
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully Guided Small Group Tour
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Admission to Wai-O-Tapu
- Admission to the Wai Ariki Hot spring Experience
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
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Auckland CentralEmbark on your expedition from the largest city in New Zealand. As we set out, your guide will kick off the day's adventures, laying the groundwork for an enthralling exploration. Travel journey time from Auckland to Wai O Tapu Rotorua approximately- 3.5 hours
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal WonderlandMarvel at Geothermal Wonders: Explore a landscape sculpted by thousands of years of volcanic activity, featuring an array of vibrant geothermal features. Highlights include the famous Champagne Pool, a hot spring with a stunning orange and green edge, and the Artist's Palette, known for its colorful mineral deposits. Explore the Geothermal Park: Walk through well-defined tracks and encounter boiling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and vibrant sinter terraces. Each site has its own unique characteristics and geological story. Learn About Geothermal Activity: Information provided throughout the park offers insights into the geothermal phenomena and the underlying volcanic processes that shape this dynamic landscape.
- Embark on a scenic drive through the vibrant streets of Rotorua, renowned for its captivating blend of Maori culture and geothermal wonders. Marvel at the city's distinctive architecture while glimpsing lush landscapes along the way with a quick stop for lunch. (pass by)
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Wai Ariki Hot Springs & SpaUnique in the world, this multi-sensory wellness experience blends cultural commentary with the healing elements of geothermal heat, water, mud, and steam. Purposefully curated to relax and rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit this 7-step therapeutic journey draws on the centuries-old legacy of Ngati Whakaue practices and culture including: Te Hihiri, Blessing Stone. Wairere, Waterfall Showers Te Tukinga, Tongariro Fire & Ice Caves Te Taiwhanga Matua, Lake View Pools Te Pae Paru, Geothermal Mud Lounge Kohu Wai Ariki, Steam Room Te Ngao, Blessing Stone.
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AucklandRelish the day’s unforgettable moments as you leisurely make your way back to Auckland, reflecting on the awe-inspiring sights at Wai-O-Tapu and the cultural immersion at Te Puia.
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Wai-O-Tapu & Wai Ariki Hot Springs Small Group Tour in Auckland
$248.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!