Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

4.9 (29 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation

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Orakei Korako — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Taupo - Huka Falls — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: FlexiToursNZ

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Transport by airconditoned minibus
Included: Hotel pickup and drop off - central hotels/hostels
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Admission fees to either Waiotapu or Orakei Korako
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

2 hours Admission included

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.
Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

2 hours Admission included

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.
Lake Taupo

one hour

Vist the area - see the Lake and buy yourself lunch while walking around for about 1 hour
Huka Falls Tracks

30 min

We do not actually visit the tracks - but walk to the lookout to see the falls

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Manhattan Motel
Kowhai and Colonial Motel
Accolade Motel
Lake Rotorua Hotel
PURE Motel & Guest House
Lake Lodge Motel
Golden Glow Motel
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Devonwood Motel
Arista of Rotorua
Rotorua Coachman Spa Motel
Rose Court Motel

and 47 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Customer service are to call between 7am and 9pm New Zealand time

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Waiotapu and Lake Taupo

Tour starts and finishes in Rotorua - Includes Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, Lady Knox Geyser, Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and other sights in the Taupo area

Pickup included
Orakei Korako and Lake Taupo

Tour starts and finishes in Rotorua - Includes Orakei Korako (The Hidden Valley), Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and other sights in the Taupo area

Pickup included