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Rotorua Elite Tour: Explore Waimangu and Wai O Tapu for Surreal Geothermal Discoveries
4.8
236 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
Departure and Pick-Up:
Elite Adventures tours depart from Rotorua at 8:00 AM. Pick-up times are scheduled between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, depending on your accommodation. For exact pick-up times, please refer to the additional information provided.
Tour Highlights:
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:
- Our journey begins with a visit to Wai-O-Tapu, one of the world’s most surreal geothermal locations. You will be guided through a collection of stunning and colourful geothermal features, including the Champagne Pool and the Devil’s Bath.
- Lady Knox Geyser:
- Following Wai-O-Tapu, we will proceed to the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts once daily with remarkable punctuality.
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley:
- Our tour concludes with a visit to Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the youngest geothermal ecosystem in the world.
Important Information:
- Kindly note that we do not offer pick-ups from the Port of Tauranga.
- 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
(236 Ratings)
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Bofel
Jul 22, 2024
Informative and entertaining - Very informative, great guides and a completely beautiful experience. A special service is that you are picked up at the hotel and taken there again.
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Sherpa47470352886
Jul 20, 2024
Great trip - Great trip for a day out, our guide Trent was very knowledgeable and made the trip a pleasure to be a part of. Massive thanks to these guys, can’t recommend them enough!
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Faraway742039
Jul 17, 2024
Great day, wonderful experience - Views were so captivating!
Tour guide Trent really knew his stuff!
We had an awesome time and we learned a lot.
Highly recommend this tour.
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Annalisa1966
Jul 15, 2024
A tour you will remember - What a fabulous very small group tour on a winter’s day! Our tour guide, I think her name is Laura (it’s been three weeks), was absolutely phenomenal… Insight about Rotorua and the geothermal, lakes, rivers, streams, etc. No crowds due to the time of year, which made it extremely enjoyable. Would highly recommend.
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Rahul_m
Jul 6, 2024
An unforgettable experience! - Turned out to a private tour just for my wife and myself and we had a lovely time with such a wonderful guide (Linda). She was insightful and cheerful at the same time!
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Alanna_w
Jun 23, 2024
Wonderful way to see Rotorua. - Linda was an excellent tour guide. She shared lots of interesting facts about the land, plants and animals as well as the history of them. She was enthusiastic with a great sense of humour and personality.
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Ramkumar_n
Jun 15, 2024
Wonderful Waimangu and Wai O Tapu - We went on the Waimangu & Wai O Tapu tour with Lydia on 9th June. It was well planned by her and stuck to timings excellent. Her knowledge of the area, the history was very good. Above these, wherever we went, we noticed that the people in these attractions were always delighted to have Lydia come in with her guests indicating how well she has maintained relationships!
Overall, we had a good tour and met a good person in Lydia!
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Mark_o
Jun 13, 2024
Wai to go!!! - Linda did a great job taking us through the two areas and explaining the natural wonders and history of the area.
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Dang_t
Jun 4, 2024
Beautiful parks, great guide - The parks are beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accomodating. Our trip was during the low season so we had the whole park to ourselves, which was pretty great.
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283dianai
Jul 7, 2024
. BATHROOM MODIFICATION FOR MOTOR DISABILITY - Lack of toilet for discability
otherwise good service and very good food,
But they should put a high toilet and a barrel to help get up
It doesn't cost that much to do.
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