Half-Day Tour - Ex Rotorua: WAI-O-TAPU Thermal Wonderland

4.5
(6 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Tour Highlights:

Begin and end your journey - iSite Rotorua tourists visitor center, 1167, Fenton Street, Rotorua.

Explore the bubbling Wai-O-Tapu Mud Pool the head to Lady Knox Geyser and watch its thrilling eruption at 10:15am

Next, stroll through the Wai-o-Tapu geothermal wonderland Known for its vibrant, otherworldly landscapes, it features bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and colorful hot springs such as the iconic Champagne Pool.

Kindly finish the walk on or before 12:30pm, and return to the pickup point.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Per person
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1167, Fenton Street, Rotorua

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Mud Pool at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, near Rotorua, is one of New Zealand's most active geothermal features. It consists of bubbling, boiling mud created by underground geothermal activity. The thick, grey mud constantly bubbles due to the release of volcanic gases, offering a fascinating display of nature’s raw power. The Mud Pool sits in a crater formed by a volcanic eruption and is a popular attraction for visitors interested in geothermal phenomena.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Lady Knox Geyser, located in the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near Rotorua, New Zealand, is a natural hot spring geyser that erupts daily at 10:15 AM. Triggered by a surfactant introduced by park staff, its eruptions can reach heights of up to 10-20 meters, lasting for about an hour. The geyser was discovered in the early 20th century and named after Lady Constance Knox, the daughter of a former New Zealand governor.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is a stunning geothermal park located near Rotorua, New Zealand. Known for its vibrant, otherworldly landscapes, it features bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and colorful hot springs such as the iconic Champagne Pool. Visitors can explore a network of walking trails that offer close-up views of geysers, including the daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser. The park is a unique showcase of geothermal activity and natural beauty, attracting visitors with its surreal colors and dynamic geothermal phenomena.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Traveling time will be approximately 4hrs including the travel time, self guided tour, attraction and sight seeing
Supplied by ENZOY TOURS

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Cancellation Policy

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

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