Rotorua Elite Tour: Explore Waimangu and Wai O Tapu for Surreal Geothermal Discoveries
4.8
217 Ratings
Rotorua
Embark on an elite adventure in Rotorua, exploring the surreal geothermal wonders of Waimangu and Wai O Tapu. Discover colorful geothermal features, witness the Lady Knox geyser eruption, and explore the youngest geothermal ecosystem in the world.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - Journey to Wai O Tapu, one of the world’s most surreal destinations. You will spend approximately 45-60min in the park before departing to the Lady Knox geyser.
- Lady Knox Geyser - Our journey will guide you to the Lady Knox geyser who only erupts once a day at 10.15 am. Come along and found out the story behind her punctuality.
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley - We journey to the Jurassic Waimangu valley, the youngest geothermal eco-system in the world.
Here we will witness first hand the power and beauty of mother nature and the aftermath of the 1886 volcanic eruption of Mt Tarawera.
We spend approximately 90min here, including a 30min lunch break at the scenic Waimangu cafe.
What's Included
- Hotel transfer service included
- Experienced local guide
- Professional driver/guide for your safety
- Enjoy live commentary during the tour
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Elite Adventures tours depart from Rotorua at 8 am. Pickups are scheduled for between 8 am and 8.30 am depending on your accommodation (will be listed under the pickup tab)
This Elite Adventures tour first journeys to Wai O Tapu, one of the world’s most surreal geothermal locations. Here you and you will be guided around a collection of stunning colorful geothermal features such as the Champagne pool and the Devil’s Bath.
Following Wai O Tapu our journey will guide you to the Lady Knox geyser, who is very punctual and only goes once a day.
At the conclusion of the geyser eruption, our journey leads you to Waimangu Valley, the youngest geothermal ecosystem in the world.
Please call within 24 hours of tour to reconfirm booking
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Rotorua Museum
Queens Drive
If you are staying outside the Rotorua CBD, you can meet our guide outside the Rotorua Museum at 8.15 am. There is plenty of free parking in the area. The Rotorua Museum is located in the government gardens and is one of New Zealand's most iconic buildings and is impossible to miss. Thank you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(217 Ratings)
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Queenie_l
Apr 30, 2024
Highly recommend - Thanks for Linda’s kind guide! That was really a great exprience! highly recommend to who comes here alone!You will never feel lonely ~
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Assunta_c
Apr 27, 2024
Great experience - Great trip, heaps to see and very informative. Our guide Clive was friendly, funny and happy to answer any questions. Highly recommend this tour!
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Gina_f
Apr 25, 2024
Great if you’re not renting a car - Great way to see Rotorura geothermal sites without a car. Just sit back and enjoy the day. Walking down the hill in the volcanic valley might be a but difficult for people who aren’t super fit, but there’s a bus that takes you uphill. So glad I booked this. Met and solo traveler and we did the Treewalk after.
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Swati_t
Mar 31, 2024
Awesome 👌 - The tour was awesome. The views were stunning. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Overall we enjoyed our time there.
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Journey09598592458
Mar 27, 2024
A fabulous tour of Rotorua's variety of geothermal wonders! - We thoroughly enjoyed this fabulous small-group tour of Rotorua's variety of geothermal wonders!
Our guide, Trent was friendly and informative with a wonderful sense of humour which added another level of enjoyment to the whole experience.
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Dianeb3541
Mar 13, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared his experience in forestry. I thoroughly enjoyed the visit and would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit the geysers and hot spring lakes in the Rotorua area.
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Nigel809
Mar 5, 2024
The Wai O Tapu is definately a must do experience in Rotorua! - Must see park in Rotorua!!! We went here and also Hells Gate but this was by far the better park.......the colors were incredible......do not miss Wai O Tapu!!!
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Amandajw689zx
Mar 2, 2024
Excellent tour - What a great tour. I had a lovely tour guide Trent who was so kind and informative. He picked us up from the hotel at the exact right time. Beautiful & must visit spots if you are planning to visit NZ/Rotorua
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Viktoriia_k
Apr 27, 2024
Good tour, bad copywriting - A solid tour, but minus a star for badly written pick up instructions and Brian’s bad communication skills.
The tour itself has a good pace, plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature and take photos. Just the right amount of commentary to provide context to the sights as well.
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Wei_l
Mar 10, 2024
WImangu and WI-O-Tapu - Absolutely a wonderful visiting to the thermal park, just as beautiful as yellow stone park in US! Wish that I can have more time to enjoy！
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