Experience the magical geothermal landscape at Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley!
Arriving at the Visitor Centre your adventure begins with a short ferry ride across the lake to the geothermal field at Orakei Korako.
Enjoy a leisurely walk at your own pace, taking your time to snap some amazing photos of this impressive landscape.
Get close up views of boiling acid and mud pools, geysers and colourful silica terraces from the safety of the boardwalk trail.
Orakei Korako's most unique attraction is New Zealand's only geothermal cave - Ruatapu Cave (Sacred Hole) which extends down 35m to a crystal clear acid pool. Our viewing platform allows safe viewing of this most unique feature as access inside is prohibited.
Once you have finished your walk the ferry will transport you back to the visitor centre where you can purchase refreshments from MudCake Café or peruse the Souvenir Shop.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
Make the time to visit here. Spectacular geothermal park in the most beautiful setting. Stay by the riverside in your campervan (if you're visiting the park). Friendly, super helpful team.
Enjoyed the geothermal landscapes surrounded by native bush. Friendly staff and clearly signposted route. Ferry is on demand so you can take your time.
What an amazing experience! Staff were very friendly and informative. The paths around the park were well maintained with great directions. We liked the 'no rush take your time around' atmosphere. Granted we went when it was raining so not as many people but still loved it all the same. Well done team!
Amazing to walk through the area with the hot geysers and very picturesque.
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Crystal Bartlett fromNew Zealand wrote on 30 September 2025
Great spot! Well worth doing.
Loved it here. Fantastic staff and fantastic walk. Felt very welcomed. The walk was very well priced for the beauty it offered. Would definitely do it again.