This place is otherworldly: serene, quiet, majestic. Simply mesmerizing. You wonder how such a beautiful place comes to existence. Crystal clear water, birds chirping, graceful swans. And most of the time you have the place for yourself. Although, considering it takes only 30-45 mins to complete the whole loop, NZD 18/person does seem a bit steep. Perhaps NZD <10 is more reasonable, but maybe there are other reasons to set it at 18. As a tourist, I’d recommend to visit this place at least once if you are in Rotorua and don’t mind with the entry fee. Overall I think it was worth it, but would not go there twice in 5-10 years if I have to pay the same price. Kani at the ticket counter is both insightful and friendly, offering personal tips about the place. Go ahead and ask her for some. You’ll love it. Thank you, Kani!

We loved our slow stroll around the reserve with lots of stops for photos. The Redwood are imposing and the water in the stream is so clear and looks so pure. The main spring is spectacular and the other are also interesting. I was a bit surprised about the price of $18 each just to walk around a reserve and we didn't even get a map to follow. Although we didn't need one and after spending 1.5 hours there I guess it works at as not much more than $10 per hour!!

Only 15-20 minutes from Rotorua, this was worth the drive to walk around the Springs for the morning. $18 entry fee but I was happy to pay. It was a great activity to walk around with my toddler. The redwoods are gorgeous and the Springs very scenic. An easy walk - take as little or as long to wander around. Fairly pram friendly.