Explore the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a full-day tour from Auckland. Book Now! Choose from 45-min boat ride, half day, full day guided tours with transfers from Auckland
- Small Group Tours
Small Group Tour of Waitomo
Glowworm Caves from Auckland
- Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves
Visit Hobbiton Movie Set &
& Waitomo Caves Tour
- Book Your Visit
Guided Tour of Waitomo
Glowworm Caves at Only NZ$61
- Waitomo Caves & Rotorua
Small Group Tour of Waitomo Caves
& Rotorua including Te Puia
- Small Group Tours
Best Things to Do in 2024 in Rotorua. Free Cancellation & Full Refund Available. Find & Book the Best Things to Do in Rotorua. Tours, Activities, Excursions in Rotorua
- Reserve Now & Pay Later
Secure Activities You Don't Want to
Miss, Without Being Locked In.
- Plan Trips With Our App
Search And Book Unforgettable
Things To Do, Any Time Any Where
- Explore By Destination
Find Inspiration for Your Trip
Do more with Viator
- 24 Hour Support
New price? New plan? No problem.
We’re here to help
- Add Trips To Wishlist
Search Unforgettable Experiences
Save Your Favourites on Wishlist
- Free Cancellation
Receive a Full Refund If You Cancel
at Least 24 Hours in Advance
- Reserve Now & Pay Later
Our Hand-Picked Guide to the Best Rotorua for 2023. Small Boutique Hotels. Top 10 Best Rotorua (2023). The Coolest 5 Star Luxury Hotels.
8.0/10 (30581 reviews)
Find our top-rated transport options, guided experiences, and private tours in one place. Hotel pickup service, mobile tickets and confirmation, and easy cancellation available.
Search results
Ruatapu Cave
flickr.com
- The highlight is the thermal Ruatapu Cave (Sacred Hole) which extends more than 35 m down to a hot pool and is one of only two known caves in the world located in a geothermal field
droneandslr.com/travel-blog/new-zealand/things-to-do-in-rotorua/
People also ask
Are there geothermal caves in Rotorua?
What is the best geothermal cave in New Zealand?
Which geothermal park to visit in Rotorua?
Are there free thermal parks in Rotorua?
What are the best geothermal attractions in New Zealand?
Why should you visit Rotorua's geothermal parks?
Step into the enchanting world of Rotorua, a geothermal wonderland where the earth breathes and nature paints its masterpiece. Here, spouting geysers, effervescent mud pools, and vibrant sinter terraces form a spectacle of natural artistry across the landscape.
- Totally Tarawera
Journey deep into the history, culture and natural wonders...
- Lake Rotomahana
Sitting at the base of Mount Tarawera, Lake Rotomahana is...
- Te Puia
Dine on delectable dishes at Pātaka Kai Restaurant while...
- Sulphur Bay Wildlife Refuge
Explore an amazing geothermal area where threatened bird...
- The Hidden Valley
Ruatapu Cave, one of only two geothermal caves known to...
- Geothermal Wonderland
One of only two geothermal caves known to exist in the...
- Totally Tarawera
One of only two geothermal caves known to exist in the world. South of Rotorua and across the beautiful Waikato River between Rotorua and Taupō, you’ll discover Orakei Korako. Also known as The Hidden Valley, Orakei Korako is another geothermal wonderland.
Mar 6, 2024 · Kuirau is the only geothermal park right in the centre of Rotorua. With its bubbling hot pools, mud pools, foot baths and a playground, it’s a convenient (and free) way to enjoy the region’s geothermal activity.
- Orakei Korako. Known as “The Hidden Valley”, Orakei Korako features caves, springs and silica formations among other geothermal wonders. The highlight of the valley is a variety of silica terraces, such as the Golden Fleece Terrace with its bronze and golden(ish) steaming terraces.
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. “Out of this world” is the best way to describe Wai-O-Tapu. The iconic Champagne Pool, the Devil’s Bath and the huge bubbling mud pools are a window to the inner workings of the planet.
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley. On 10 June 1886, the Tarawera volcano erupted destroying all life in the area. With that, the volcanic area grew 20 times larger and formed the Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
- Te Puia. Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley was once home to a Maori pā (fortified village) called Te Puia. It is now a great cultural attraction mixing Maori culture and geothermal features.
- Whakarewarewa geothermal valley. Located in central Rotorua this is the easiest of the geothermal parks to get to on foot or using public transport from your city accommodation.
- Waimangu. Waimangu is a park but is the least busy of the 5 and once you are out on the walking tracks it can feel more like you are out in the New Zealand bush discovering the dramatic geothermal features as you go.
- Wai-o-tapu. Wai-o-tapu is another personal favourite and one we highly recommend to friends and overseas visitors if they only have time to see one and want to incorporate seeing some of New Zealand’s natural beauty with the wonders of geothermal activity.
- Hell’s Gate (Tikitere) If bubbling mud fascinates you then Tikitere or Hell’s Gate is the best spot to see that. The Maori name, Tikitere, comes from a rather sad local legend about a mothers grief when a Maori Princess commits suicide over domestic abuse.
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity.
Ruatapu Cave, one of only two geothermal caves known to exist in the world, is an experience not to be missed. Look 120 feet down into the cave to see a thermal mirror pool at the bottom. Lonely Planet Travellers Guide wrote, "Orakei Korako is arguably the best thermal area left in New Zealand."
