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$32.50 NZD
- Rotorua geothermal park: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland & Lady Knox Geyser Cost: $32.50 NZD
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8,769 reviews. #10 of 66 things to do in Rotorua. Hot Springs & Geysers. Closed now. Write a review. About. "One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World" Trip Advisor THOUSANDS OF YEARS IN THE MAKING, explore spectacular nature at New Zealand's most colourful natural volcanic area.
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- 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3
Turn left opposite the tavern and travel 2km to reach Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland. From Taupo Travel north along the Thermal Explorer Highway (SH 5) towards Rotorua for 53km (40 mins drive).
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. HOURS. We are open seven days a week, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with the final admission at 3pm. Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a cashless site. All major credit cards and EFTPOS ...
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd, RD3, Reporoa, New Zealand. New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction - just a short drive from either Rotorua or Taupo. An area in which the landscape has been sculptured by geothermal activity and where unique volcanic features can be viewed from well defined tracks. Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland Mud Pools.
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Wai-O-Tapu is world-renowned for its unique geothermal attractions, making it one of the most fascinating natural wonders in New Zealand. The park offers visitors the opportunity to explore incredible geothermal features like colourful hot springs, boiling mud pools, and the famous Lady Knox Geyser. If you’re travelling with children, Wai-O-Tapu is...
Lady Knox GeyserLargest Mud Pool in New ZealandChampagne PoolVolcanic CratersMany travellers visiting Wai-O-Tapu combine it with other activities in the area as part of a Rotorua day trip. Situated just 30 minutes from Rotorua, it’s the perfect addition to a day spent exploring the nearby geothermal wonders or relaxing in the local hot springs. If you want to experience the park at its best, plan to arrive early in the morn...
We timed our arrival at the park to get there early enough to see the eruption of this geyser at 10.15 am. It gets very busy so allow plenty of time to park and get to the amphitheatre. If you have bought tickets online, you can go straight to the geyser without having to go to the Visitor Centre first (this saves quite a bit of time). Despite havi...
Visitor Center
You enter through the Visitor Centre, which is a great place to buy gifts and souvenirs. We compared prices and they are very competitively priced. The cafe is here too and has outdoor as well as indoor seating. It sells hot and cold food plus drinks and ice cream. They also have gluten-free items for sale. The toilets and baby changing facilities are also here. Be aware that these are the only ones in the park.
The Park
The geothermal park is the result of thousands of years of volcanic activity. It is a very diverse landscape which spreads for over 18 sq km. The admission includes a detailed map of the park and all the paths are well signposted. There are 3 loops all colour coded which are easy to follow. You walk mainly along boardwalks and there are markers with numbers on and the colour relating to the loop. The red loop (Walk One) is 1.5km long and will take about 30 minutes to complete. You can tag on...
Craters
You will see craters where the ground has collapsed due to the acidic steam. The colours that you see are due to the oxidisation of minerals. The colours are: 1. Brown/Red – Iron Oxide 2. Purple – Manganese Oxide 3. Yellow – Sulphur 4. Pink – Cinnabar (Mercury sulphide) 5. White – Kaolin
The Mud Pool is separate to the park and free to view. It is the largest mud pool in New Zealand. Originally it was the site of a large mud volcano which was destroyed through erosion in the 1920s. It is pretty cool to listen to the mud explode.
Wai O Tapu is open 365 days a year as follows: 1. Winter: 8:30am to 5:00pm (last admission 3:45pm) 2. Summer: 8:30am to 6:00pm (last admission 4:45pm) 3. Christmas Day – 25 December: 8:30am to 5:00pm (last admission 3:45pm)
Directions From Rotorua
Head south along SH 5 ( The Thermal Explorer Highway) towards Taupo for 27km until you reach the Waiotapu Tavern. Then turn left opposite the tavern and travel 2km to the attraction.
Directions From Taupo
Head north along SH 5 (the Thermal Explorer Highway) towards Rotorua for 53km. Turn right where signposted and 1 km to the park. Allow around half an hour from Rotorua and 40 minutes from Taupo. If you are coming from Auckland, it is 257km and will take you approximately three and a half hours.
There is plenty of parking at the site of the Lady Knox Geyser (this is in a different location to the Visitor Centre). Some people leave their car there and walk to the Visitors Centre but we drove and parked at the Visitors Centre without a problem.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland offers countless opportunities for breathtaking photos, but a few spots stand out as must-captures for your visit. Here’s a guide to the best photo spots to make your pictures as unforgettable as the experience itself:
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a CASHLESS site; we accept all major credit cards and Chinese payment options. All prices are in New Zealand Currency (NZD). All children must be accompanied by an adult. If you require a shuttle service from Rotorua, please book direct with the Rotorua iSite.
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