Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua
Description
Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the surrounding areas. Admission fees to the thermal area of your choice are included, but lunch is at your own expense. This guided small-group tour operates with a maximum of 11 passengers and includes pickup from your centrally located accommodation in Rotorua. Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 2 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
Tour Options
Itinerary
One of the most vibrant and active thermal parks in the region. Please note, this is ONLY included if you choose the Waiotapu and Lake Taupo OPTION. You can choose between Waiotapu or Orakei Korako for your tour - unfortunately there is not time to visit both.
Also known as the Hidden Valley this is an large thermal valley with many small geysers, mudpools and boiling water. Please note, this is ONLY included if you choose the Orakei Korako and Lake Taupo OPTION. You can choose between Waiotapu or Orakei Korako for your tour - unfortunately there is not time to visit both.
Vist the area - see the Lake and buy yourself lunch while walking around for about 1 hour
We do not actually visit the tracks - but walk to the lookout to see the falls
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup at all central Rotorua locations free of charge and for a small shuttle fee if you are not at central accommodation. Guaranteed departure - We do not cancel on the rare occasions we have low numbers. Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 2 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 10 people per booking - minimum 2 people needed for tour to run
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 18 years (if traveling on own)
- All ages accepted if traveling with at least one adult
- Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
Reviews(28)
Michelle is a wonderful driver and highly enthusiastic tour guide. Goes above and beyond to show me the sites around Rotorua too. Really lovely personality and enjoyed the time going around the geysers and lakes.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We love to hear you had a great time and are sure to pass along your praise for Michelle.
Michelle the driver and guide was an excellent guide. Friendly and professional. Good commentary and knowledgeable
Kia ora Vincent! Thank you for taking the time to review your time with us on the Taupo Day trip with Orakei Korako from Rotorua and for the 5-star rating. We are delighted you had an amazing time with Michelle and that she was both friendly and knowledgeable throughout the tour. We sincerely hope you had an amazing rest of your time in New Zealand and hope you are able to come back someday!
The tour was fantastic. Michelle picked us up at our VRBO which saved us from one more UBER to and from. She was so informative. We learned so much about the Mauri culture and history.
Kia Ora Janucez Thank you for taking the time in reviewing our Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako tour and for giving us a 5 star rating! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day with us and Michelle was able to pick you up from a convenient location. It's great to hear you enjoyed her commentary and learned more about Māori culture and New Zealand’s history during the journey. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in New Zealand!
I had a wonderful time today. The whole trip was very well-organized and the timing for each spot was perfect. The scenery was breathtaking, and I felt very well taken care of throughout the day. Highly recommend this experience to everyone visiting Taupo!
Kia ora Johnny, Thank you for taking the time to review our Taupo and Orakei Korako tour and for rating us 5 stars! We are thrilled to hear you had an amazing day and you enjoyed the scenery and felt taken care of throughout the day by our driver. We sincerely appreciate the recommendation and hope the rest of your time in Aotearoa New Zealand was spectacular.
Absolutely awesome experience! Winie was was an incredible guide and was a font of information. The Devil's Bath was mind blowing. I thought pictures I had seen before were altered, but in actuality, it was even better in person. Wonderful tour. Highly recommend it!!!
On time and the tour was as advertised. Jason was a wonderful tour guide. Thank you. Travelling the countryside made us really appreciate this amazing country.
Orakei Korako was absolutely stunning. Very quiet and peaceful—a hidden gem. Went when it was foggy, and it was so gorgeous.
Had a great time and experienced some amazing sites. Our guide Sandra was very informative and even introduced us to a colleague who treated us to some local phrase's. Really enjoyed our day.
The Maori cultural activities are interesting, but there is no chance to watch the performance on the riverside due to too many people. The night walk could be more interesting if more information were given when walking through the bush (again too many people).
Hi Wai Pik Mou, Thank you for your review. I believe your review is for the Cultural Evening not the tours you have booked with us with does not include a cultural evening. Regards, Mata
The coloured waters at Wai-O-Tapu are amazing and the walks are strong but not arduous. Huka Falls are beautiful and scary! Taupo was also lovely and the Lady Geyser was very cool. Going on a tour was a great option and I want to thank our wonderful host and driver - Sandra had wonderful flexibility, thoughtfulness and knowledge. It was so much fun!
