6-Hour Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Tour from Rotorua with Hot Stream Dip

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Catch the Lady Knox Geyser erupting in the morning
• 02 See the fascinating mud pool at Wai-O-Tapu
• 03 Explore Wai-O-Tapu's magical geothermal formations, including the Champagne Pool
• 04 Cool down or warm up with a dip in the natural local stream

Drive from Rotorua to the magical geothermal formations of Wai-O-Tapu in New Zealand, where you can see attractions such as the Champagne Pool, Lady Knox Geyser, and bubbling mud. Enjoy enough time to fully experience the park, then cool down or warm up with a dip in the natural stream of water. On your return to Rotorua, you can also choose to do the Crater Lake Walk.

You will be given enough time to fully experience the park, as well as an opportunity to cool off or warm up in the local stream, so be sure to bring your towel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rotorua

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Experience

• Start the tour after meeting your Wai-O-Tapu tour guide, who will pick you up from Rotorua CBD and transport you to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, providing commentary along the way.
• You will be given enough time to fully experience the park, as well as an opportunity to cool off or warm up in the local stream, so be sure to bring your towel.
• Return to Rotorua CBD with enough time left to enjoy an afternoon activity. If you do not have anything planned, ask your friendly driver-guide for advice, particularly about the Crater Lake Walk on your return to Rotorua.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Includes a stop at the mud pool and geyser
• Final drop-off at the visitor centre
• TLS pickups from Waiotapu Visitor Centre

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Bring a towel, swimwear, and drinking water for a memorable soak in geothermal hot springs.
• Always dress for the conditions and wear suitable footwear.

Know before you go

• At Wai-O-Tapu, you are introduced to a uniquely different natural landscape - the key to what you see lies below the surface - one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand. Clearly defined tracks provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of this area through a series of different walks taking from 30 to 75 minutes or more, each with its own unique volcanic vistas to fascinate all ages.
• As the reserve is an active volcanic area with undulating terrain, those with disabilities may have some difficulty making their way around the reserve.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Tour start

Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.