Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens (One Way) | Cheeky Kiwi Travel | Shaara Deals

Wai-O-Tapu's Lady Knox Geyser erupting on cue is the opening act on this one-way tour from Rotorua to Auckland, run by Cheeky Kiwi Travel and listed on Shaara Deals from $309. Over 11 hours the small group travels south to Taupo and Huka Falls before heading north again through Hamilton Gardens, finishing in Auckland.

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland

The day starts with the Lady Knox Geyser eruption, followed by a fully guided walk through Wai-O-Tapu. Highlights include the Champagne Lake, the Devil's Bath, and the park's mud pools and geothermal craters.

Taupo and Huka Falls

From Rotorua the tour continues to Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake — actually a volcanic crater — where there's time to buy lunch and take a guided Taupo highlights tour. Heading north again, the group stops at Huka Falls, one of New Zealand's best-known waterfalls.

Hamilton Gardens and on to Auckland

The next stop is Hamilton Gardens, where 18 themed enclosed gardens cover different cultures and eras. From there it's a fully guided return trip north to Auckland, with what Cheeky Kiwi Travel describes as secret stops along the way, ending the tour.

Part of a longer itinerary

This leg makes up Day 2 of Cheeky Kiwi Travel's 2-day Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo and Hamilton Gardens tour, so travellers booking this one-way option join the existing group in Rotorua at the start of Day 2.

What's included

• Small group tour

• Fully guided

• Entry tickets to stated activities

• Bottled water

• Snacks

Tour details

• Price: From NZD $309.00

• Duration: Approximately 11 hours

• Departs: Rotorua

• Finishes: Auckland

• Operator: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

FAQ: Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens

Is this a one-way tour? Yes — it departs Rotorua and finishes in Auckland.

Will I be joining other guests? Possibly — this tour is also Day 2 of Cheeky Kiwi Travel's 2-day Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo and Hamilton Gardens tour, so the group may include guests doing the full two days.

Is lunch included? No — there's time to buy lunch in Taupo, but bottled water and snacks are provided.

Is there a reverse option? Yes — an Auckland-to-Rotorua one-way option is available on selected dates as an optional extra.

Book the Rotorua to Auckland tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel directly through Shaara Deals: https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a950a3e3821af37b7cc9a9e