Begin your adventure with a pick-up from your Auckland CBD hotel. Your friendly driver, easily identified in a marked vehicle, ensures a smooth start to your day.
Your first stop is the town of Tirau, in the heart of the Waikato region. Known for its quirky corrugated iron sculptures and small-town charm, it's the perfect break to stretch your legs, grab a coffee, and use the restrooms.
Head to the Lady Knox Geyser and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Watch the dramatic eruption of the geyser, reaching up to 20 meters! Explore the geothermal landscape of Wai-O-Tapu, with its steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pools, and striking features like the Champagne Pool, Artist's Palette, and Devil's Bath.
Enjoy lunch at your leisure in Taupo before continuing to the impressive Huka Falls. Watch as water surges through a narrow gorge, creating an 11-meter drop into a foaming basin below. Get up close with a scenic river cruise offering expert commentary and photo opportunities.
Duration: 12 hours