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From Rotorua: Wai O Tapu & Waimangu Eco Thermal Morning Tour

4.9  / 5153 reviews
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From Rotorua: Wai O Tapu & Waimangu Eco Thermal Morning Tour
4.9  / 5153 reviews
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Experience a guided tour to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland and the Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley. Discover natural hot springs, geysers, boiling mud pools, volcanoes, and native forests.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English
Pickup included
Hotel pick-up and drop off is available from most Rotorua accommodations with pick-up time between 8:05 AM and 8:30 AM. The local operator will confirm your pick-up details after booking.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Eva – United States

Our guide Clint was exceptional - so knowledgeable! He was on time, courteous, provided fantastic guidance throughout the tour and some local recommendations after. Happy to have been there!

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Eva – United States
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Anik – Australia

The entire experience from pickup to the locations we visited to the drop off was nothing short than fantastic. It was so comfortable that we had no hassle at any point. When we went, we knew nothing about the Maori culture or Geothermal activity in NZ but when we came back we knew quite a lot, thanks to our tour guide. If you are looking for a really good experience for the Wai o Tapu, I would recommend you take this one. You will love it.

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Anik – Australia

Experience

Itinerary

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    12 pickup location options:

    Haka House Rotorua, Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre, Pullman Rotorua, Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, Rydges Rotorua, ibis Rotorua, Copthorne Hotel Rotorua, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Sudima Lake Rotorua, Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua, Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Rotorua Central Backpackers

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

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    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Van

    (5 minutes)

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    Lady Knox Geyser

    Visit (15 minutes)

  • Van

    (15 minutes)

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    Waimangu Volcanic Valley

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley

    Break time (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • 12 drop-off locations:

    Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Rotorua Central Backpackers, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua, Rydges Rotorua, ibis Rotorua, Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, Copthorne Hotel Rotorua, Haka House Rotorua, Pullman Rotorua, Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre, Sudima Lake Rotorua

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley
  • Marvel at Rotorua's rare and incredible volcanic and geothermal sights
  • Make the most of your morning with an organised half-day tour
  • Enjoy a more relaxed, personal experience on a small group tour
  • See the Champagne pool, boiling mud, Lady Knox geyser, Frying pan lake and more

Full description

Discover Rotorua’s most natural and popular geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Join a small-group morning tour for a more personal experience led by a local knowledgeable guide. You will be picked up from your Rotorua city accommodation between 8AM and 8:30 AM. Enjoy a scenic drive through forestry and farmland before arriving at New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool. Explore Waiotapu's amazing colourful hot-springs and thermal landscape on a 1hr guided walk then experience the dancing Lady Knox geyser eruption at 10.15am. Your next stop will be the Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley. Your guide will explain the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption which blew open this spectacular regenerated bush-covered geothermal park. 1hr guided walk around huge active hot-springs and thermal features. Pause at the Waimangu Volcanic Valley Cafe for lunch at 12:00 PM before being dropped back to your accommodation/city between 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Transport
  • Driver/guide
  • Live Commentary
  • Waimangu Thermal Valley admission fee
  • Lunch
  • Other food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People with low level of fitness

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Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • A medium level of fitness is required for this activity as you will be walking around the geothermal parks

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 153 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Eva – United StatesDecember 21, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide Clint was exceptional - so knowledgeable! He was on time, courteous, provided fantastic guidance throughout the tour and some local recommendations after. Happy to have been there!
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Anik – AustraliaDecember 20, 2024  – Verified booking
The entire experience from pickup to the locations we visited to the drop off was nothing short than fantastic. It was so comfortable that we had no hassle at any point. When we went, we knew nothing about the Maori culture or Geothermal activity in NZ but when we came back we knew quite a lot, thanks to our tour guide. If you are looking for a really good experience for the Wai o Tapu, I would recommend you take this one. You will love it.
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Jordan – New ZealandSeptember 28, 2024  – Verified booking
Clint was an excellent tour guide with an array of knowledge about various subjects. He was very interesting and accommodating on the tour. We loved the tour.
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Product ID: 150029

Activity provider:Elite Adventures

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