Rotorua Small Group Day Tour with Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Following hotel pickup in the morning, depart Rotorua by minivan for the 25-minute scenic drive to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, considered New Zealand's most extensive geothermal site. Disembark here for a guided walk along wide and well-groomed trails that border volcanic craters, natural springs, and bubbling mud pools in a vibrant range of yellow, orange and turquoise technicolor.

Listen to your guide describe the area's geothermal activity since the 1866 eruption of the Tarawera Volcano, and see how the surrounding native bush has regenerated. Learn about the Lady Knox Geyser before you witness its fountain of water exploding into the air.

Your leisurely stroll allows for plenty of time to ask questions and take photos as you marvel at the surreal beauty of Wai-O-Tapu. After, head to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and discover how New Zealand's indigenous Māori made use of these geothermal hot spots.

Your 5-hour tour ends with a handy return to your Rotorua hotel.

【Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland】(60minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
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】(15minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
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】(60minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
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.

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