Bay of Plenty - Rotorua

These two neighbours do not have the same appeal among overseas’ visitors: Rotorua is the most visited site in the North Island whereas the Bay of Plenty seems to attract mostly local tourists. Magnificient white sand beaches offer views on White Island, summit of two overlapping stratovolcanoes and one of New Zealand's most active volcanic sites. We know Iceland like the back of our hand, and if you love this country too, Rotorua and White Island will put up an outstanding geothermal show as long as you do not stick to the city centre. After a three hour drive from Auckland, we recommend that you spend a good two nights in Rotorua, possibly three if you can push it.

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Mud Pools - copyright OUATWhakatane - copyright OUATPolynesian Spa - copyright OUAT
Polynesian Spa - copyright OUATWai-O-Tapu Geyser - copyright OUATWaimangu Volcanic Valley - copyright OUAT
Waimangu Volcanic Valley - copyright OUATWaitaki Valley - copyright OUATWai-O-Tapu - copyright OUAT

Maps

Recommended OUAT Trips

North Island - 11 Days from NZ$1165 per person Tonga, Tara, etcetera Tonga, Tara, etcetera

A loop from Auckland to Auckland to encounter main sites of geothermal activity and experience hiking in Tongariro and Taranaki, 2 out of 4 National Parks of North Island.

  • Walking in Wai-O-Tapu, Waimangu and Hidden Valley
  • 2 chances to walk the Tongariro Crossing
  • Taranaki National Park
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North & South Island - 22 Days from NZ$2550 per person Kiwi Therapy : green, green, green Kiwi Therapy : green, green, green

From Auckland to Christchurch, a full itinerary along main sights from sea level with the Milford sound upon stars watching in Tekapo. A bit of geothermal science, volcanoes, glaciers, lakes.

  • Wai-0-Tapu, Waimangu and Hidden Valley
  • Volcanoes in Tongariro National Park
  • Seaside fun activities in Abel Tasman National Park
  • Frantz Joseph and Fox Glaciers
  • Fiordland region and Milford Sound
  • Wanaka and Tekapo
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