Our surprise started with trying to find the place. After turning off the main highway at a large official sign, we were on a rough gravel road, driving through harvested forest. We were sure this couldn't be the correct road ... but it was. A...More

We enjoyed taking two American friends to this amazing natural thermal valley. In spite of light rain, it was wonderful to witness natures awesome forces. Geysers, bubbling mud pools, and a kalidiscope of colour as water trickled over the rocks leaving the stain of various...More

Costs more than Craters of the Moon, but if you're only seeing one of them, then see this one. The tracks are well maintained and the gift shop has a great variety. Make sure you take a dip in the hot springs river just down...More

These pools are situated just north of Taupo and are easy to find. There is a choice of several pools with varying temperatures in a pleasant garden setting. Reasonably priced and change rooms and lockers are available

On an overcast drizzly day, we enjoyed over an hour of bliss in these thermal pools. No young children permitted which added to the tranquility. Will visit again.

No tour guides, no fancy tourism gimmicks, take a walk on the wild side and Mother Nature goes Boom Schakalang Boom Boom, Walk the boardwalks thru an enchanted world, step off the path and no second chance, Climb the mountain as you pass thru steam...More

Clean changing rooms and pools No children allowed- an absolute bonus and luxuary to not have brats splashing around and screaming. This place is so so peaceful you can hear the native birds in the trees. Different temperature pools allowed everyone to find their comfort...More