Rotorua Full Day Tour Including Rapids Jet, Wai-O-Tapu & Te Pa Tu

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About this activity

Thrills, geothermal wonder, and Māori culture — experience the essence of Aotearoa in one extraordinary day.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Te Pa Tu - The Gathering Place

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected Rotorua accommodation)
Included: All required entry fees and taxes
Included: Snacks
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional driver/guide
Included: Return transport from Rotorua

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min Admission included

Rapids Jet – Taupō’s Ultimate White-Water Thrill

Hold on tight for an exhilarating jet boat ride through the mighty Waikato River. Feel the rush as your expert driver navigates narrow canyons, high-speed turns, and the famous Ngā Awa Pūrua Rapids — the biggest commercially jet-boated rapids in New Zealand. Between the adrenaline-pumping moments, take in stunning river scenery and learn stories of the land that bring this powerful waterway to life.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

1 h 30 min Admission included

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland – Nature’s Most Colourful Landscape

Step into a surreal geothermal world filled with steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and vibrant volcanic craters. Wander the walking tracks to witness the iconic Champagne Pool, artist’s palette terraces, and other breathtaking natural wonders sculpted by time and geothermal energy. A must-see destination showcasing the raw beauty and power of Aotearoa’s living earth.
Te Pa Tu

3 hours Admission included

Te Pā Tū – An Evening of Māori Culture and Cuisine

As night falls, immerse yourself in an unforgettable celebration of Māori storytelling, performance, and kai (cuisine). Journey through ancestral rituals, powerful haka, and seasonal flavours in a world-class dining experience set within our forest pā. A feast for the senses where culture, connection, and hospitality come alive.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Rydges Rotorua
On The Point - Lake Rotorua
Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Arawa Park Hotel
Regal Palms Resort
Regent of Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

and 4 more pickup points

Pickup Information: If you are staying at a major hotel in Rotorua, we will collect you from the main reception area. Please note you must be an in-house guest of the accommodation to be eligible for hotel pickup.

If you are not staying at a hotel, or prefer to make your own way, please meet us at Te Pā Tū – The Gathering Place, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua.

If you have any questions about pickup or meeting locations, please contact us ahead of your tour.

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.