Rotorua and Beyond Taxi Tours

Sightseeing Tours

Discover Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty with personalized taxi tours designed for relaxed, scenic, and memorable experiences.

Tours

Hobbiton™ Movie Set* & Putaruru Blue Spring Scenic Tour

$350 NZD (private tour for your group up to 4 people)

Ideal for fans of the Lord of the Rings films and anyone who appreciates outstanding natural scenery, this private tour combines two iconic Waikato and Bay of Plenty highlights:

– Private tour for your group (up to 4 people)
– Return transport from your Rotorua accommodation
– Free time at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set* to explore the Shire and take photos
– Gentle 30‑minute scenic walk at the Putaruru Blue Spring
– Relaxed, scenic day out with drop‑off back at your Rotorua hotel

What’s included:
– Pick‑up and drop‑off from your Rotorua accommodation
– Private transport with your local driver
– Visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set area and Putaruru Blue Spring

What’s not included:
– Entry tickets and guided tour at Hobbiton Movie Set (you will need to book and pay for these separately)*
– Food and drinks

*Please check Hobbiton’s website for the latest ticket prices and availability. Price valid for tours between 7am to 6pm, later pickup and drop off available at extra cost (ex: evening banquet dinner).

Wai‑o‑Tapu Geothermal Tour

$150 NZD + $40.50/adult for ticket entrance to Wai‑o‑Tapu

Enjoy a relaxed, professionally guided outing to one of New Zealand’s most colorful geothermal parks, with priority parking provided at both the Lady Knox geyser and the main Wai‑o‑Tapu park entrance:

– Return transport from your preferred location in the Rotorua CBD
– Priority parking near the Lady Knox geyser viewing area so you can walk in comfortably and on time
– Time to purchase and stamp your tickets at the Wai‑o‑Tapu entrance, with priority parking close to the main gate
– Visit to the famous Lady Knox geyser to watch the eruption
– Free time to explore the Wai‑o‑Tapu geothermal park at your own pace
– Brief stop at the bubbling mud pool on the way back to Rotorua
– Tour finishes back in the Rotorua CBD

Discover Rotorua

$200 NZD (4 hours)

Let me design a personalized itinerary to help you discover what makes Rotorua unique:

– Tailored half‑day tour (around 4 hours)
– Geothermal activity and bubbling hot pools
– Visits to Maori villages and cultural sites
– Peaceful lakes, scenic lookouts, and beautiful waterfalls
– Crystal‑clear blue springs and lush native scenery
– Flexible stops based on what you most want to see

Taupō Day Tour

$450 NZD – Full‑day Taupō Tour

Departing from Rotorua, this full‑day tour lets you make as many stops and visits as you wish along the way to Taupō, with priority parking at key Wai‑o‑Tapu geothermal sites (Lady Knox geyser and the main park entrance $40.50/ adult not included in tour price).

What’s included in your itinerary :

– Full‑day private tour from Rotorua to Taupō and back
– Choose from highlights such as the Wai‑o‑Tapu geothermal wonderland with Lady Knox geyser, bubbling mud pools, Aratiatia Rapids (Lord of the Rings filming location), and Huka Falls
– Priority parking at both the Lady Knox geyser and the main Wai‑o‑Tapu park entrance when visiting this geothermal area
– Option to include activities like bungy jumping, a lake cruise, or a lava glass blowing workshop, try your aim at the hole in one or soak at Waikite Valley hot pools.
– You choose what you would like to do and when; I take care of the driving and timing
– Flexible itinerary with no fixed schedule or stress—just enjoy the road trip while I handle the rest

Road Trip to Wellington

$1100 NZD full day

If you are considering a road trip from Rotorua to Wellington and would like to relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way, this is an excellent option:

– Full‑day scenic journey from Rotorua to Wellington
– Plenty of time for photo stops and short walks
– Scenic lookouts with sweeping views
– Hidden waterfalls and peaceful lakes
– White cliffs, desert landscapes, and snow‑capped mountain peaks
– Comfortable, stress‑free travel while I take care of the driving

It is a truly beautiful drive, and I would be delighted to share it with you.

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