Waimangu Hiking Tour: Exploring New Zealand’s Geothermal Landscapes
4.7
191 Ratings
587 Waimangu Road
Discover the stunning geothermal landscapes of New Zealand on a self-guided hiking tour through Waimangu. Explore unique craters, steaming geysers, and picturesque lakes, capturing the beauty on camera.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley - Check in at the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and pick up your Wanderer Guide. You may also like to download the free Waimangu App.
Then follow the walking trails through the valley at your own pace. There are a number of different options to take depending on how much time and energy you have. Marvel at the stunning geothermal attractions as you learn about the history and legacy of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the Tarawera eruption and the now hidden Pink and White Terraces.
What's Included
- Complimentary Guide Sheet
- Admission Fee for Self-Guided Walk
- In-vehicle Air Conditioning
- Internal Shuttle Bus Access
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Transport to/from attractions
Additional Information
Embark on a self-guided trek through the geothermal terrains of New Zealand with this Waimangu hiking expedition. Traverse along off-beat paths in the Waimangu area, appreciating nature’s wonders such as Frying Pan Lake, Inferno Crater Lake, and Lake Rotomahana. Wander around distinct craters and vaporous geysers, immortalizing the breathtaking landscape through your lens. Conclude your hiking adventure with a shuttle bus ride back to your original location.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Passenger must provide their own carer.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities.
Location
587 Waimangu Road
Waimangu Road
Come into the Waimangu Visitor Center and see our reception staff
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(191 Ratings)
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Chris_k
Mar 30, 2024
A beautifully wonderful adventure. - Well organized, easy to follow, easy to do adventure to truly beautiful natural features, worth returning for.
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Martinll633eu
Mar 29, 2024
A lovely walk in a thermal environment - An impressive thermal site away from the crowds when I visited. A relatively easy walk past steam vents, and lakes, in an almost othercwordly experience. There are 3 places along the walk that you can get a bus back to the top. I walked to the bottom lake over about 2 hours and there were plenty of stops for photographs.
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208edwards
Mar 20, 2024
Must see in Rotorua - Had a great self directed hike and then lake boat tour. Was gorgeous. Highly recommend it. Amazing sites and information.
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Snpkelley
Mar 16, 2024
Super cool! - This is a must do activity. This was my favorite activity while I was in this area. It is very cool and beautiful. The thermal lake is picturesque.
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Pooklet
Feb 26, 2024
Book your trip directly if you want to save. Using a booking service will cost you more. - We only did up to the crater due to time constraints. It was worth it!
Be careful when you book. TripAdvisor charges you in USD and does not display the currency other than $. Since we are local it was easy to make an assumption that the currency is displaying the local currency but it is not making it a LOT more expensive than booking with the facility directly.
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Meron_m
Feb 25, 2024
It was very beautiful! If... - It was very beautiful! If you’re a senior I recommend you purchase your ticket somewhere other than Viator. There was not the option when I booked but Viator did refund the $8 extra I had paid through them.
Waimangu is the best value for money of all the Rotorua tourist spots.
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Diver764965
Feb 25, 2024
Wounderful Waimangu - It’s been a good few years since we have been to Waimangu, still a lovely walk and the boat trip at the end well worth it. Wasn’t to busy and gentle down hill made it an easy walk.
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Bartonbears
Mar 22, 2024
Awesome volcanic features and natural forest - We absolutely loved the awesome scenery and steaming volcanic lakes and vents - fascinating and very photogenic. If we were to return we'd probably just walk slowly to the lake and bus back. We loved the informative boat trip but found the time allowed to get to the lake too short and the lack of a clearly marked main track was incredibly frustrating (mainly at the far end of the walk where there were several equally likely options). Other walkers had similar confusion with regard to the correct path. We had to rush the last part of the walk and this detracted from the experience. Also, there was no operating toilet in the park beyond the main building. There is no excuse for not at least having a portaloo near the lake for those who find 2 hours too long. The cafe was very welcome for a coffee and light lunch.
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Lolikia
Feb 19, 2024
Waimangu Volcanic Valley is an exceptional experience - We enjoyed the self guided walk in Waimangu Volcanic valley and the cruise in the lake. I had no problems following the map and for the less fit or if you are late catching the cruise, there is the bus! Bus drivers are friendly n helpful.
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Y2898ddstephenh
Feb 22, 2024
Great nature and bad manners. - The walk and the sights were very good.
Strangely and unexpectedly the staff present at the time back at the shop and restaurant were unfriendly and unpleasant. The place was closing up at 15:30 as they wished to sweep the floor.
Staff members were obviously not schooled for hospitality and displayed a very bored and unsatisfied attitude.
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