Things to do in Taupo District, North Island: The Best Walking Tours

Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua, Huka Falls & Taupo! This is all of the most popular North Island attractions in an epic two day tour. Highlights: • Hobbiton Movie Set • Waitomo Glowworm Caves • Rotorua Highlights & Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland • Taupo Highlights & Huka Falls While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. This tour doesn't rush you, with time and options to add extra activities if you choose. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Inclusions: Small Group & Fully Guided Tour, Entry tickets - stated activities only, Bottled Water, Snacks, Optional extra - One-way option from Auckland to Taupo

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking

An all-inclusive full day (Approx 7 hours) guided tour of the breathtaking Lake Taupo region. If you have one day in Taupo this is a must, join us as we explore the must do’s and top activities of Lake Taupo. Taken by your local guide you will experience a tour showcasing the best of the Taupo region complete with amazing sights, good food and great activities. Each tour includes the top scenic sights of Taupo, a geothermal experience, lunch and nibbles followed by a scenic cruise on the lake to the local Maori rock carvings. Once booked we will take care of the rest including pick up and drop off from your accommodation or chosen location.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), National Park fees, Afternoon tea, Beverages, Bottled water, Food tasting, Light refreshments, Lunch, Snacks, All activities, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Trips are all inclusive.

Experience the majestic Tongariro National Park and feel the crisp mountain air as you follow your expert guide across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for a view of the volcanic landscape during this 8-hour trek. Soak in the snowy white expanse in winter or the lush, blooming beauty during summer on your 19km hike. Learn about the secrets and history of the landscape around you. Travel through volcanic craters, mountain springs, and vivid emerald lakes - natural wonders that leave you inspired and breathless. Notice the gradual change in flora as you climb higher in altitude. Witness the grandeur of Mount Ngauruhoe, which lies between Mount Tongariro, Mount Ruapehu. Your guides are well informed and keep you safe by constantly assessing the weather and track conditions, timing for your personalised pick-up, and other little details to maximise your enjoyment. Where possible, we take our clients away from the masses while making sure that the popular sights are still experienced.

Inclusions: Professional and qualified guide/s, All mountain equipment required (including crampons and ice axes during winter), Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village) and the activity, Lunch until 31 March 2021, purchase as additional from 01 April 2021 onward, Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD40 free allowance.

Exclusions: Beverages, bottled water, or snacks, Gratuities, Transport from Taupo, Turangi, Ohakune, National Park & Whakapapa Villages available at a surcharge, from 01 April 2021 onwards

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 6-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the surrounding areas. Admission fees to the thermal area of your choice are included, but lunch is at your own expense. This guided small-group tour operates with a maximum of 11 passengers and includes pickup from your centrally located accommodation in Rotorua. Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the  custom price Guaranteed departure - We do not cancel on the rare occasions we have low numbers. We will travel for one person

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop off - central hotels/hostels, Transport by airconditoned minibus, Adnission fees to named attractions

Exclusions: Food and drinks

With the Milky Way at your fingertips and shooting stars streaming in the clarity that only the pre-dawn can achieve, come and see the sunrise at Red Crater and enjoy breakfast alfresco. Sunrise tours route taken often varies between the standard route to the standard route in reverse, and sometimes a route that takes us back to the start. The route picked is dependent on weather conditions time of year and your needs and ability. The sunrise route is the same route as the daytime tour but with one obvious exception ... NO CROWDS!

Inclusions: Professional guide, All mountain equipment required (including crampons and ice axes during winter), Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity, Breakfast, All clothing and footwear hire

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Enjoy the action packed city of Taupo on this self-guided audio tour of the city. You will see how the stunning lake city of Taupo has gently transformed by taking you on a journey which will highlight its geothermal history and the massive lake on which it sits where water based and adrenaline activities keep many tourists busy.

Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-Paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map

Exclusions: Audio device, Food and drinks, Transportation, Headphones

Our privately guided trips provide you with a really personal, informative and friendly experience you will never forget. For those who like a little challenge, we offer a private Mt. Ngauruhoe guided walk. The near perfect volcanic cone of Mt. Ngauruhoe entices many visitors to its summit. It is 2287m high and last erupted in 1975. This is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. There are parts of the climb that are reasonably steep up to 33° (ropes are not required) however some section to feel slightly exposed. We follow the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track up the Mangatepopo Valley to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro (up to 2hr). Then we take a route that leads to the foot of a ridge near the centre of Mt. Ngauruhoe. We follow the rock ridge or on either side of the mountain directly up toward the summit.

Inclusions: Professional exclusive guide, Private tour, Lunch, All mountain equipment required (including crampons and ice axes during winter), Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity, All clothing and footwear hire

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Transport from Taupo, Turangi, Ohakune, National Park & Whakapapa Villages available at a surcharge