Top 10 Half-day Tours in Rotorua

Destination: Rotorua.
Explore The Lakes Tour – 9am to 1pm By far the best lakes tour in Rotorua, small group, locations and value. With 18 lakes in the Rotorua area our Explore The Lakes Tour provides a driver-guided exploration of some of the highlights of New Zealand’s Lake District: Hamurana springs, the largest fresh water spring in the North island. Okere falls and Tutea falls with Native forest walk. lake Rotoiti, the Blue and Green lakes and lake Tarawera. Explore our favourite scenic spots and natural springs on foot. Take photographs at your leisure and learn about Rotorua’s colourful culture and history from our knowledgeable and friendly guide. • Highlights • Small group, relaxed atmosphere. •  Informative, outgoing driver-guide. • Breath-taking scenery. • No queues . • Half day tour.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Rotorua.
Combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera with a flight that includes spectacular aerial views of our stunning crater lakes, the renowned Tarawera Falls and the vibrant Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu geothermal reserves. Leaving Wai-O-Tapu we descend to follow the Waikato River to the hidden valley of Orakei Korako. Once landed, you will ferry across the river and begin your land-based tour. Experience hot springs, gushing geysers and the natural beauty of this geothermal wonderland. Your return flight takes in views of farmland and the Paeroa mountain range before flying over Rotorua City and returning to our lakefront pier.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Rotorua.
Experience the beauty of nature on this eco-thermal afternoon tour, designed for those with limited time. This 4-hour adventure captures the essence of the region's unique geothermal features without the morning rush. Enjoy convenient pickups from the CBD area at 1 PM, allowing you to immerse yourself in stunning landscapes and natural wonders. Conclude your tour by 5 PM, making it a perfect fit for busy travelers. - 4-hour eco-thermal tour with convenient afternoon timing - Pickups available in the CBD area starting at 1 PM - A more affordable alternative to our morning tour - Discover geothermal features without the Lady Knox Geyser visit
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Duration: Around 4 hours.
Normal Price: 123.65 USD.
Current Price: 98.92 USD.

Destination: Rotorua.
Glow-worms are the highlight of any night-time stroll in New Zealand, and when found in abundance they can be as breathtaking as our clearest night sky. Join our experienced guides on a trip into the native bush to witness this phenomenon for yourself. Learn about the life-cycle of this fascinating insect, experience New Zealand’s wildlife by night and top off this stellar evening by relaxing under the stars. An unique experience for all your senses. Highlights • Glow-worm, waterfalls, wildlife and star gazing. • New Zealand Native Forest - all by the cover of darkness. • Small group, relaxed atmosphere.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Rotorua.
The ultimate Redwoods experience - Altitude + Nightlights Fast Pass + daytime Treewalk + Glowworms (Treewalk and Glowworm entries can be used within 3 days of your Altitude tour).
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Rotorua.
Enjoy a 4 hour, small group tour (8people max). Departs every day from 1:15 pm return 5:15pm. Discover some of Rotorua's "off the beaten track" mud pools and best thermal areas. Dip your toes or fully immerse yourself in our favourite hot springs. Rainbow Mountain, Crater Lakes - uniquely coloured vegetation and lakes. Waiotapu mud Pool - boiling mud with mini-eruptions guaranteed. Hot lakes a natural thermal experience like no other. Te Manaroa Spring - NZ's largest source of 100% boiling spring water. Finish the day soaking in Waikite Valley Thermal Pools Spring n Spa.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Rotorua.
This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early evening at Riverside Adventures' base in South Waikato. Paddle along the southern edge of Lake Karapiro, over the old submerged Horahora Dam that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields. Learn the history of the Horahora village and enjoy the twilight & silence of being on the water as the day draws to an end. As night arrives over the lake , paddle slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and through the canyon carved out by water over many hundreds of years. Native ferns & trees drape over you, bird life is all around. When darkness falls we float silently back downstream, being guided by the glow worms on either side sparkling like Christmas lights.
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Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Rotorua.
Arriving in Rotorua later in the day? No problem! Discover the region's stunning lakes and experience the incredible Te Puia Maori cultural attraction on this half-day, small-group afternoon tour. We'll pick you up from your Rotorua accommodation between 1:00 PM and 1:15 PM. At Te Puia, you'll enjoy a guided tour through its highlights, including the renowned woodcarving school, the art and craft gallery, Rotowhio Marae, a traditional weaving display, and the Kiwi House. Witness the magnificent Pōhutu Geyser erupting in person! Spend your afternoon soaking in Rotorua's scenic beauty with a relaxing 60-minute drive around its most picturesque spots. You'll return to your city accommodation around 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
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Destination: Rotorua.
Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Get picked up around 8-8:30 AM. See New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool, then enjoy a 1-hour guided walk through Wai-O-Tapu's colorful hot springs. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt at 10:15 AM. Afterward, your guide will explain the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption in Waimangu Volcanic Valley during another 1-hour guided walk through its active hot springs. Have lunch at Waimangu Cafe around 12 PM (30min) before being dropped off by 1pm. Please note: Lunch is not include in price
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Rotorua.
Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. Your day will include amazing scenery from stunning white sandy beaches, to boiling mud pools and beautiful forests. The main attraction is a visit to Waiotapu There is so much to see and experience in this stunning part of New Zealand. Choose an attraction to visit or enjoy all the "Freebies" this area offers. I can customise your day. Do as much or as little as you choose. Its "Your Day Your Way". Have a great day out with your own Private guide. "FREEBIES": - Sandy Beaches and beautiful countryside - Lake Rotorua and the Redwood Forest (time permitting) - Rotorua City Government Gardens (time permitting) EXTRAS - Waiotapu Geothermal Reserve - Entry Fee additional. You are required to pay using your card as it is a cash less premises. - Lunch
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