6-Hour Waimangu Volcanic Valley Tour from Rotorua with Lake Cruise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Waimangu Volcanic Valley, shaped by the 1886 volcanic eruption
• 02 See steaming volcanic crater lakes and fascinating geothermal features
• 03 Discover the valley's rare botany and unique ecology
• 04 Take a boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana to view thermal activity from the water

Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley, formed by the 1886 volcanic eruption, and discover one of Rotorua's remarkable geothermal landscapes. Explore its rare botany, unique ecology, and fascinating thermal activity, including steaming volcanic crater lakes set within pristine New Zealand bush. You can also take a boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana to view geothermal features visible only from the water.

You can also take a boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana to view geothermal features visible only from the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rotorua

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana Experience

• Start the tour after pick-up from Rotorua CBD and meet your Rotorua tour guide, who will transport you to Waimangu Volcanic Valley in a comfortable vehicle with an awesome driver-guide, sharing stories of the land. Waimangu Volcanic Valley has unique ecology, rare botany, and fascinating geothermal features such as steaming volcanic crater lakes. A protected scenic reserve and wildlife refuge, Waimangu Volcanic Valley geothermal park encompasses beautiful Lake Rotomahana and is set in pristine New Zealand bush.
• After arriving at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, be sure to enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana (extra NZD 45). This beautiful lake has its own separate geothermal system, with amazing thermal activity that can only be seen from the vessel during your boat cruise.
• Once you have enjoyed the amazing sights of the valley, return to Rotorua CBD.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Rotorua tour guide

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• Always dress for the conditions and wear suitable footwear.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rotorua, New Zealand

Tour start

587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua 3043, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.