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- Rotorua is a volcanic wonderland with extraordinary landscapes and incredible geothermal attractions - each with their own unique features, rare flora and fauna, and all rich in Maori history and folklore. Sitting within the Pacific Rim of Fire, the region has one of the world’s most active geothermal fields.
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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.
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- 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.
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.
The natural geothermal features in Rotorua, particularly the geysers and hot springs, make up one of the country’s foremost tourist attractions, with Whakarewarewa Valley having the largest remaining concentration of geysers in New Zealand.
Rotorua is a volcanic wonderland with extraordinary landscapes and incredible geothermal attractions - each with their own unique features, rare flora and fauna, and all rich in Maori history and folklore. Sitting within the Pacific Rim of Fire, the region has one of the world’s most active geothermal fields.
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.
Dec 13, 2023 · Rotorua is often the name used to refer to the whole geothermal area because it is home to some of the most famous parks. However it is part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone that extends from White Island to Mt Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, South of Taupo.
