Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu
Overview
Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
Get picked up around 8-8:30 AM. See New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool, then enjoy a 1-hour guided walk through Wai-O-Tapu's colorful hot springs.
Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt at 10:15 AM.
Afterward, your guide will explain the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption in Waimangu Volcanic Valley during another 1-hour guided walk through its active hot springs. Have lunch at Waimangu Cafe around 12 PM (30min) before being dropped off by 1pm.
Please note: Lunch is not include in price
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Please be advised, we do NOT pick up from any areas in New Zealand on our shared toursPlease Note: We do not offer pick-up from the Port of Tauranga or Auckland.The tour will conclude back in Rotorua at approximately 1 pm.
10 Tryon Street
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Lady Knox Geyser
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-3647AM_HD
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