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easy walk through various pools, lots of colour and steam but the mud pools outside the complex the best
We attended this location and nearly brought tickets to everything - it is quite poorly signed. We only wanted to purchase tickets to see Lady Knox geyser, which is a short drive from this location. The geyser itself is manipulated to erupt each day which...More
If you are visiting the thermal wonders of the Rotorua area, this thermal wonderland ticks all the boxes. Boiling mud, spurting geysers, steaming terraces, bubbling lakes, and so much more. The rainy day was unfortunate and dampened the spirits a little but it was still...More
This attraction is quite popular, and parking is problematic. Loop walk is about two miles long. Smell of sulfur is strong. Much like Yellowstone in a condensed fashion. Worth the trip
Think about New Zealand and one of the images is volcanic. Wai-O-Tapu is one of the places to visit to bring that image to life. They advise 45 minutes as the walk-around time, but if you do it that quickly, then you really are missing...More
We specifically went here to see the lakes, decided to check out Lady Knox geyser while we were there. Bit inconvenient having to go back to the car, drive to the geyser, find a park, drive back, find another park, but it's not a deal...More
While you can see thermal activity in many other areas around Rotorua, this is really a sight. The diverse geothermal activity is really breathtaking, and a nice walk around for an hour or two. It is unfortunate that the cost of entry is so high...More
lovely geysers and location. ticketing staff are not very friendly and don't provide much of an explanation or recommendation and what should be done or what you can expect to experience. The art/crafts village and the geysers and mud pools are certainly worth a visit...More
Wai-o-Tapu thermal was recommended to us as we had such a limited time in Rotorua and we were so glad we followed the suggestion. It is about 30 mins south of Rotorua on the Taupo road in a very beautiful natural bush setting. We saw...More
We went on a guided tour which is really a must. To get the full picture and story a guide will provide anecdotal information to make the visit more enjoyable. The acidic pools of bright blue and yellow, the colors of the deposits and the...More
