Auckland to Blue Springs, Rotorua Whakarewarewa, Redwood Forest
Overview
About
- We will pick you up from your Hotel in the Auckland CBD at 7 am and start the tour. First stop is Bluespring. After the short walking tours, the driver takes you to the Rotorua Whakarewarewa Geothermal Experience for guided tours.
- Your next experience place is Redwoods Tree Walking before leaving for Auckland.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 11-99
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 10–12 hours
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Why Travel With Us?
✔ Pick Up Anywhere – We'll come to you! Home, hotel, office, or airport - your convenience is our priority
✔ Generous Space – Relax in our roomy vehicles with plenty of legroom and dedicated baggage storage
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✔ Stress-Free Airport Service – International arrivals enjoy 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time
✔ Door-to-Door Convenience – Seamless transfers between any locations
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Putaruru, Putaruru, Waikato Region, North Island
Your first stop is Putaruru Blue Spring. It is a stunning natural attraction renowned for its crystal-clear, vibrant blue waters. The spring is fed from the Mamaku Plateau, where the water takes up to 100 years to filter through; the resulting water is so pure and clean that it produces a beautiful blue colour while being virtually clear. The Te Waihou Walkway offers a scenic route through native bush and alongside the Waihou River, leading visitors to the Blue Spring and takes 1 hr 30 minutes one way and 3 hr return when walking from the Whites Road carpark. A much shorter option is from the Leslie Road carpark, 15 minutes each way. You have a chance to visit Boutique galleries and gift stores are plentiful in Tirau, while Tokoroa, a little further south, celebrates its forestry heritage with the carved Talking Poles and NZ Timber Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Whakarewarewa is the legacy and home of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who have been sharing their unique way of life with visitors from around the world for over 200 years. A 2-hour experience: you will start with a 1-hour guided tour through part of our Geothermal Trails, combining views of native ferns and edible plants with glimpses of our unique geothermal landscape, including colourful steaming lakes and thermal pools that can only be viewed at Whakarewarewa. After completing the guided portion of the tour, you will be welcome to explore the rest of our Geothermal Trail on your own, enjoying further views and information about our landscape, flora, and geothermal wonders.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Redwoods Treewalk, 1 Long Mile Road, Titokorangi Drive Access Off Tarawera Road, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Majestic and magical, the Redwoods Treewalk™ experience is truly a walk to remember. Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-metre-tall redwoods as you walk across eco-suspended bridges and platforms intricately designed to honour and accentuate the stunning natural environment. Regarded by many as one of the best tree top walks in New Zealand. This immersive experience invites you to explore at your own pace and individually or as a group. The history of the Californian redwoods, the local iwi (people), and the whenua (land). Stunning in any weather, the forest’s beauty and tranquillity are especially captivating in the rain. A journey that leaves you feeling inspired, refreshed, and deeply connected to nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
Rotorua to Auckland journey: You will return to your hotel or the airport after completing the day tour, and your driver will drop you off safely.
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Phone chargers onboard
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Driver, Fuel, Road Toll and parking charges included
- WiFi on board
- Meet and Greet at Airport/Wharf pickup
- Whakarewarewa Geothermal guided tours ticket
- Redwoods Tree Walk General Admission ticket
- Entry/Admission - Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
- Entry/Admission - Redwoods Treewalk
What is not included?
Price excluded Lunch, Meals, and dinner
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Auckland Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Auckland to Blue Springs, Rotorua Whakarewarewa, Redwood Forest in Auckland, New Zealand. This half-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Putaruru
Your first stop is Putaruru Blue Spring. It is a stunning natural attraction renowned for its crystal-clear, vibrant blue waters. The spring is fed from the Mamaku Plateau, where the water takes up to 100 years to filter through; the resulting water is so pure and clean that it produces a beautiful blue colour while being virtually clear. The Te Waihou Walkway offers a scenic route through native bush and alongside the Waihou River, leading visitors to the Blue Spring and takes 1 hr 30 minutes one way and 3 hr return when walking from the Whites Road carpark. A much shorter option is from the Leslie Road carpark, 15 minutes each way. You have a chance to visit Boutique galleries and gift stores are plentiful in Tirau, while Tokoroa, a little further south, celebrates its forestry heritage with the carved Talking Poles and NZ Timber Museum.
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
Whakarewarewa is the legacy and home of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who have been sharing their unique way of life with visitors from around the world for over 200 years. A 2-hour experience: you will start with a 1-hour guided tour through part of our Geothermal Trails, combining views of native ferns and edible plants with glimpses of our unique geothermal landscape, including colourful steaming lakes and thermal pools that can only be viewed at Whakarewarewa. After completing the guided portion of the tour, you will be welcome to explore the rest of our Geothermal Trail on your own, enjoying further views and information about our landscape, flora, and geothermal wonders.
Redwoods Treewalk
Majestic and magical, the Redwoods Treewalk™ experience is truly a walk to remember. Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-metre-tall redwoods as you walk across eco-suspended bridges and platforms intricately designed to honour and accentuate the stunning natural environment. Regarded by many as one of the best tree top walks in New Zealand. This immersive experience invites you to explore at your own pace and individually or as a group. The history of the Californian redwoods, the local iwi (people), and the whenua (land). Stunning in any weather, the forest’s beauty and tranquillity are especially captivating in the rain. A journey that leaves you feeling inspired, refreshed, and deeply connected to nature.
Auckland Central
Rotorua to Auckland journey: You will return to your hotel or the airport after completing the day tour, and your driver will drop you off safely.
This concludes the tour.
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