Tour Description

Discover the vivid natural wonders that define New Zealand’s volcanic heartland on this full-day return tour from Auckland. Explore the geothermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu, where bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, and brightly colored silica terraces showcase the Earth’s raw power. Time your visit perfectly to catch the daily eruption of Lady Knox Geyser, reaching heights of 10–20 meters.

Then, venture into Rotorua, where you can experience the Redwood Forest Treewalk, a series of suspension bridges offering a unique aerial view of towering Californian Redwoods.

Continue to Sulphur Point, where geothermal activity creates otherworldly landscapes, and visit the serene Lake Rotorua shoreline. On the way back, take a peaceful nature walk to the Blue Spring at Putaruru, source of some of the world’s purest water. A scenic photo stop in Tirau, famed for its quirky corrugated sculptures, completes your adventure.