Experience this full-day tour to Rotorua from Auckland, combining the surreal landscapes of Wai-O-Tapu with the luxury of the Polynesian Spa. Begin with a hotel pick-up and a scenic drive through the Waikato countryside, before pausing for a quick coffee break at a local cafe. You will then continue through Tirau, famous for its corrugated iron sculptures, and arrive in Rotorua. Here, a guided city highlights tour awaits, where you’ll see Lake Rotorua, the Government Gardens, Rotorua Museum, and more.
Next, you'll head to Wai-O-Tapu, a colourful geothermal park, and spend around 90 minutes exploring the champagne pool, bubbling mud pits, and steaming volcanic landscapes. After a lunch break, you'll visit the world-renowned Polynesian Spa, where your deluxe lake spa entry gives you access to a selection of mineral-rich hot pools right on the edge of Lake Rotorua. Finally, sit back on the return drive to Auckland with a few surprise stops along the way, rounding off a day that blends exploration, relaxation, and stunning scenery.