Multi-Day Tour: Thermal Getaway Experience (3N/4D)

Day 1: Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Hobbiton Movie Set

Begin your private journey from Auckland with a comfortable drive through the Waikato’s green pastures and farming communities. At Waitomo, join a cave guide to discover sculpted limestone chambers before boarding a boat beneath thousands of tiny glowworms. Enjoy a café-style lunch, then continue to Hobbiton Movie Set for a guided introduction to the Shire. See Bag End, the Party Tree and colourful Hobbit Holes while hearing stories from the filmmaking process. Pause for a drink at the Green Dragon Inn before travelling over the Mamaku Ranges to your Rotorua accommodation.

Day 2: Redwoods Treewalk, Jet Boating, Skyline Gondola & Te Pā Tū

Start among the towering redwoods, following suspended walkways that offer a fresh perspective on the forest. Swap the quiet of the trees for a fast-paced jet boat adventure on Lake Rotorua, complete with sweeping turns and exhilarating spins. Next, ride the Skyline Gondola up Mount Ngongotahā for expansive lake views and three downhill Luge rides. In the evening, experience Māori hospitality at Te Pā Tū, where a cultural welcome, storytelling and powerful performances lead into a thoughtfully prepared seasonal feast. Return to your Rotorua hotel after an evening of connection and discovery.

Day 3: Rotorua City Highlights, Te Puia & Hell’s Gate

Get to know Rotorua through its historic Government Gardens and steaming thermal surroundings before visiting Te Puia. Follow your guide through the geothermal valley, taking in bubbling mud, rising steam and the renowned Pōhutu Geyser. Discover Māori craftsmanship at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, with opportunities to see carving and weaving skills in practice, then enjoy a hāngī buffet lunch. Spend the afternoon unwinding at Hell’s Gate, where the Excite Experience combines geothermal exploration with a mud bath and sulphur spa soak. Stay overnight in Rotorua.

Day 4: Wai-O-Tapu, Huka Falls & Lake Taupō

Head south to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, where colourful mineral pools, steaming ground and volcanic formations reveal a striking landscape. Explore highlights including the Champagne Pool and see the Lady Knox Geyser display before continuing towards Taupō. At Huka Falls, watch the Waikato River surge through a narrow channel and tumble into the waters below. Enjoy time beside Lake Taupō for a gentle stroll and photographs, then visit a honey and wellness experience to sample local mead, liqueurs and honey ice cream. Relax on the return drive to Auckland with your Guest Experience Host.