Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction - just a short drive from either Rotorua or Taupo. An area in which the landscape has been sculptured by geothermal activity and where unique volcanic features can be viewed from well defined tracks.

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The Champagne Pool
Devil's Bath
Bubbling Mud
Champagne Pool

About

Thousands of years in the making, visitors can choose one or all of three walks which take between 30 and 75 minutes.

Unique features include the world famous Champagne Pool naturally coloured springs, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations.

The natural bush setting adds another dimension to the experience as does the Lady Knox Geyser which erupts daily at 10.15 am to heights of up to 20 meters. The modern Visitor Centre has a wide range of New Zealand souvenirs and a cafe which has internal and external dining areas.

Twenty minutes drive south of Rotorua - 40 minutes drive north of Taupo on State Highway 5.

Opening times

  • Business hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm with last admission at 3.45pm, 7 days. (half day Christmas Day).
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: Approximately 35 minutes drive from Rotorua Airport
  • Proximity to coach terminal: 27kms (20mins drive) from Rotorua, 53kms (40mins drive) from Taupo
  • Proximity to town: 27kms (20mins drive) from Rotorua, 53kms (40mins drive) from Taupo

Physical address

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Rd, RD3, Rotorua Central, Rotorua, 3073, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $32.50 - $32.50

Language support

  Written Spoken
Czech Yes No
German Yes No
Spanish Yes No
French Yes No
Italian Yes No
Japanese Yes No
Korean Yes No
Dutch Yes No
Chinese (Simplified) Yes No

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  • Fax +64 7 366 6010

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