Orakei Korako Tour: Self-Guided Geothermal Experience in New Zealand
4.8
143 Ratings
Taupo

Embark on a self-guided tour of Orakei Korako, a unique geothermal attraction in New Zealand. Explore geysers, mud pools, hot springs, and more in this extraordinary experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park - Orakei Korako boasts the most active geysers of any geothermal park in New Zealand. Up to 23 active natural geysers play freely through the area, which is constantly changing. Marvel at the number of boiling hot springs and the vibrant colours all around you, or take a native bushwalk through this untouched…
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What's Included
  • On-demand ferry rides
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
  • Freedom of a self-guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Guide - this tour is completely self-guided
Additional Information

Join our exclusively self-directed journey for an unparalleled geothermal adventure!
This distinctive geothermal sight, located between Rotorua and Taupo, allows you to marvel at geysers, mud pools, hot springs, silica terraces, New Zealand’s native bush, and a rare thermal cave up close. It is often hailed as ‘Arguably the Best Thermal in New Zealand’….

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Location
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
Orākei Kōrako Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Allanjgj
Feb 25, 2025
Super accessible thermal attraction - The last time we were here was just after covid and we were the only customers and there was only one staff member. What a joy it was therefore to see the business up to fully functioning and to see so many appreciative customers. A very accessible way to see geothermal activity and with a nice little boat ride thrown it. Brilliant if you're near Taupo. Highly recommended.
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Fetns
Feb 15, 2025
Well worth a visit. - Stunning location, and a unique experience in a landscape unlike anything I've seen before. Very well set out and maintained. You get a true otherworldly feeling in amongst the pools of boiling mud, clouds of steam, bubbling pools and the rainbow colours of the silica. Smart visitor centre with very friendly staff too.
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Johnmy4726hl
Feb 13, 2025
Terrific place to visit - All-round brilliant experience: way better than anything in Rotorua in terms of the geothermal features and the beautiful location on the edge of a lake. The staff are particularly friendly too, even by NZ standards.
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Jandhfm
Feb 9, 2025
Peaceful, beautiful, care-fully done. Loved my return trip. - Peaceful, beautiful, care-fully done. Loved my return trip with friends - we first visited years ago and it has not changed - was nice to escape the hordes of tourists! Thank you
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D4965xalouiser
Feb 7, 2025
Fantastic place - If you want a geothermal experience without coach tours and lots of tourists taking selfies come here. Beautiful location, friendly and welcoming staff and the self guided tour was very interesting. Lots to see and the walk through the 3 different sections informative. We visited on a Saturday and wasn't busy at all. A little hidden gem which is thoroughly recommended.
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Gillo190
Feb 3, 2025
A definite must-do - Wow. What a fabulous place. Well worth a visit to see the amazing geysers and steam spouts. Quite a climb up (certainly not for anyone with a mobility issue) on rising steps to a viewpoint at the very top. The tour round is well signposted and follows a natural path. There is a small ferry boat to take you from the base across the river to the park but it runs frequently whenever anyone needs transporting over and back. The crossing is only a few minutes. The colour of the rocks is amazing with all the chemical eruptions. Truly a sight you won't forget in a hurry! Really worth doing. The shop at the beginning has a small cafe area too and several picnic benches. Plenty of (free) parking. Would highly recommend.
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Glentravers
Feb 3, 2025
Best Geothermal experience in North Island - The best geothermal tour in the whole region. Incredible pools, mud pools, geysers etc. The paths are brilliant. The whole place is superb. I would highly recommend you visit. A must in the North Island.
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Ljhbrook
Jan 12, 2025
So beautiful - The area is quite beautiful, and it is wonderful seeing the many geothermal features. I particularly loved the bubbling mud area. I wish it were a longer walk, but it was packed with things to see.
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Rosalind_p
Feb 20, 2025
Geothermal wonders - Grand experience with amazing close up action from the geography to the steam rising from the rock and boiling water hissing and bubbling. Steps to and from the mud pools were steep and a bit daunting. View over the lake was awesome as was the little boat ride across the lake.
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Rachelle_s
Feb 13, 2025
Great experience,... - Great experience, fascinating and awe-inspiring hot pools and views. Be prepared to shed some clothes; it's warmer at the site than at the visitors' center. Lots of steps!
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