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15 Best Rotorua & Geothermal Day Trips

Auckland’s best days out.

The 15 top-rated rotorua & geothermal day trips for an Auckland trip, with prices, how long each one runs and the operator behind it, so you can pick the day and book it.

15 Best Rotorua & Geothermal Day Trips

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland - Pirongia and Otorohanga: quick cultural flavor, not filler
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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

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1.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

One long day from Auckland to Waitomo glowworms and Rotorua Te Puia, with tickets, snacks, and small-group comfort on board.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“It was a great trip! Brad was very informative, patient and accommodating. There was a lot of time in the bus so next time I might include Hobbiton in the trip. The visits to the glow worm cave and Te Puih were fantastic. Plenty of time and the kiwis were adorable!!”

681 reviewsFrom $253.81by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour - Rotorua city highlights: fast and friendly, not a full immersion
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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

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2.Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Tour Hobbiton, Rotorua sights, and Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonders from Auckland with guided stops, snacks, and great storytelling.

★ 4.8

“We really enjoyed the visit to Hobbiton. We would have liked more time at the gift shop and the Green Dragon Inn. Alfredo, our guide, was excellent! He was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the history and facts about the areas we visited. And on our return trip, he took us to see sites along…”

458 reviews9 - 13 hoursFrom $256by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: guided Shire magic with The Green Dragon drink
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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

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3.Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

Small-group day tour from Auckland combining Hobbiton’s movie magic, a Green Dragon drink, and Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonders.

★ 5.0

“I didn't know we as 3 adults would like the Hobiton experience as much as we did. The countryside through the entire trip was beautiful. Our hike around Rotorua made it a day to remeber.”

450 reviewsFrom $266.23by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras - Price and what you really get for $214.72 per person
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Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch - First Stop: Getting Into Hobbiton’s Village With a Real Walking Guide
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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

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5.From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

Hobbiton and Waitomo in one long day with small-group comfort, guided set walks, buffet lunch, and glowworm boat rides.

★ 4.9

“Lovely day trip! Pick up/drop off were easy, Hobbiton tour tickets were ready with time for the gift shop, lunch was good. Waitomo caves weren’t the standout experience of the tour, but still pretty cool. If you’re debating, I’d definitely recommend booking with this company, but maybe skip the caves (or book separately to do…”

281 reviews11 - 13 hoursFrom $286by FlexiToursNZ

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Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland - Te Puia: Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, geysers, and the Kiwi House
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Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

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Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: the Shire look, plus the Green Dragon finish
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Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

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8.Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua’s Te Puia: guided tours, Pohutu geyser, Maori culture, and snacks.

★ 5.0

“PROS - our guide, Jeoffrey, was very knowledgeable and informative - Hobbiton was the highlight of the trip! - the Pohotu geyser was also a great sight! CONS - the tour company should be more flexible with the pickup place… we tried Read more”

190 reviewsFrom $266.23by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Auckland: Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia with Haka - Wai-O-Tapu and the Lady Knox Geyser: the show you’ll remember
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Auckland: Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia with Haka

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia - Hobbiton Movie Set: the guided 2.5 hours that makes it stick
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia

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10.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua: 2.5-hr guided set tour, Green Dragon drink, and Te Puia lunch.

★ 4.6

“We had a wonderful trip with Daryl. This was the first time we visited New Zealand, with a 7-year old kid, the best choice is to go on a small size tour. Hobbiton is amazing place and also the Rotorua Te Puia geyser, definitely worth to see. Daryl is a great guide, he arranged everything…”

149 reviews10 - 13 hoursFrom $286by FlexiToursNZ

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From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations - Pickup, road scenery, and how the day gets moving
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From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations

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11.From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations

Visit Whakarewarewa Māori Village, then choose one Rotorua add-on like Waiotapu, Polynesian Spa, or Redwoods Treewalk.

★ 4.7

“Enjoyed the whole day, seeing and experiencing the geothermal springs and the Māori culture. The Polynesian spa was wonderful! Our guide, Matt did a great job with transporting and giving us helpful tips and information.”

125 reviews12 hoursFrom $194by Expedigo NZ

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Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley - Hobbiton Movie Set: a guided 2-hour walk through Middle-earth details
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Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua’s Geothermal Valley

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

Guided Hobbiton and Te Puia Rotorua in one long day. Hotel pickup, tickets, snacks, and WiFi included. Early start, big payoff.

★ 5.0

“We had the most amazing day tour. Clint was our guide and he was really nice throughout the tour. He was knowledgeable and really friendly. Thanks team, we would really recommend anyone going to Auckland to go on this tour”

115 reviewsFrom $279.26by Auckland & Beyond Tours

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Auckland: Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia - Hobbiton’s Guided Shire Walk (and Why the Time Matters)
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Auckland: Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia

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13.Auckland: Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia

From Auckland, enjoy Hobbiton’s guided Shire walk plus Rotorua geothermal sights and Te Puia’s Pōhutu Geyser and Māori arts in one day.

★ 4.9

“I did the Hobbiton + Te Puia day tour from Auckland and had an amazing experience. First of all, this tour was worth it just to get out of the city and see the gorgeous views out of the van window. I’m not the biggest Lord of the Rings fan, but I was genuinely surprised…”

96 reviews13 hoursFrom $256by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups - From Your Auckland Hotel to Rotorua: Pickup, Comfort, and Group Size
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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

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