Rotorua & Taupo Holidays
Rotorua & Taupo holiday ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
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A Family Adventure Across New Zealand - Volcanic Wonders, Maori Traditions & Alpine Thrills
Go big on family fun with two weeks of action-packed adventures in New Zealand
15 days, from £4000 to £4750
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New Zealand from Top to Tail - Auckland to Queenstown
Buckle up for this epic 18-day road trip through New Zealand’s North and South Islands
18 days, from £4000 to £5450
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The Grand Tour of New Zealand - A Romantic Road Trip Across Both Islands
Dial up the romance on a three-week road trip across New Zealand’s South and North Islands
23 days, from £5550 to £7350
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Off The Beaten Track in New Zealand - A Road Trip Across the North and South Islands
Venture off the beaten track on this three-week road trip across New Zealand, from Auckland on the North Island to the Catlins Coast on the South
23 days, from £6500 to £8000
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New Zealand and Fiji - Adventure & Relaxation in the South Pacific
Combine the highlights of New Zealand’s North and South Islands with the ultimate Pacific dream in Fiji
18 days, from £6950 to £9000
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A New Zealand Honeymoon - Romantic Retreats, Alpine Adventures & Geothermal Wonders
Kick off married life with a two-week road trip around New Zealand’s North and South Islands
17 days, from £7200 to £9350
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Australasia Nature Sabbatical - An Epic Adventure Down Under
Hike, bike and paddle your way through Australasia on this thrilling 44-day sabbatical from Melbourne to Queenstown
44 days, from £12450 to £16150
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The Ultimate New Zealand Adventure - Hikes, Helicopters & World-Class Wines
Whisk yourselves away to New Zealand for two weeks of natural wonders, cultural curiosities and gourmet goodness
16 days, from £17750 to £23050
Rotorua & Taupo Guide
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
Rotorua, with its colourful pools, rich Maori culture, hot springs and steaming volcanoes, offers the perfect blend of nature and culture. Visit Whakarewarewa Village (New Zealand's only living Maori Village) and learn about the settlement, how they prepare their food and their amazing knowledge on the surrounding thermal activity. There is also Rainbow Springs, the world's largest kiwi hatchery where you can learn about their vital Kiwi breeding programme, and maybe even see a Kiwi chick. Get outside the town and into the trees on a trip to Redwoods. Walk on the 21 suspended bridges by day and in the evening, admire the Redwoods Nightlights, an immersive nocturnal experience with ornate lanterns decorating the trees.
On arrival into Taupo you will catch your first glimpse of the extraordinarily immense Lake Taupo (roughly the size of Singapore) and its eclectic mix of scenery from beautiful glacier lakes and thundering falls, to alpine tracks. Explore on foot or by bike and brave the popular skydive over the lake. When winter rolls in, the mountains transform and you can hit the slopes. With runs ranging from beginner to extreme, Whakapapa, New Zealand's largest ski area, is perfect for a fun family holiday.
On your way between Rotorua and Taupo, you can stop of at one of the many thermal springs and soak away your troubles in the mineral-rich waters. Visit Wai-o-tapu, a thermal wonderland with over 20 different types of geothermal features including the famous 'Champagne Pool' and the bright green 'devils bath'. Listen out for the hissing, whistling and bubbling sounds, an orchestral reminder that the ground below you is alive with activity.