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Welcome to Mihi, a charming destination in New Zealand with a plethora of exciting experiences to choose from. This page is your guide to the best things to do in Mihi, offering a wide range of options for a memorable time. Whether you seek outdoor adventures, cultural explorations, or thrilling activities, Mihi has it all. Discover the hidden gems, adrenaline-pumping activities, and unique experiences that make Mihi a must-visit destination. Embark on the ultimate adventure and create unforgettable memories in this picturesque corner of New Zealand.
Cam is a talented and funny tour operator and a great Riverjet boat driver too, myself and wife did the thermal tour which was very enjoyable Especially the Riverjet ride home
We really had a great experience. Highly recommended.
A great day with the very entertaining Tony. Such a beautiful part of the world to enjoy from the river. Highly recommended.
Loved the squeeze!! All the staff were amazing - friendly and helpful. Our tour guide was Cam I believe - super funny and knowledgeable about the area. Jet ride was fun, maybe a half hour each way. They supply wet suit tops and a coat to wear on the way back cause you’ll be wet. The walk in had warm water to your knees, then around the squeeze, it could come up to your stomach, chest area (when you have to duck a bit to get around the rock face. Then the water goes back to ankle high for the rest of the walk until you get to the waterfall. The waterfall water is waaaay warmer. It’s so awesome in there, powerful and you can take photos. Only wish we could stay there longer that a few minutes but you head back once every group has gone in Overall, very cool experience and these guys run a great service. 10/10 recommend!
Fantastic from start to finish, staff helpful and friendly, boat driver a real character, funny and in formative. We had the best time and would highly recommend this to everyone. We'll be back and next time will bring the kids.
Great day out,done a few jet boats round the country but this is by far the best one I've done as its more than just a burn on a boat up a river, you get awesome different sceneries from farmlands,canyons to geothermal Wonderland's, informative hard case guides and then the actual trek through the squeeze is the highlight and you get a jetboat ride as a added bonus, which of course is always fun and one of the longer if not the longest one I've done
So much more than just a jet ride. Definitely the best spur of the moment activity I've been on. Shannon and her knowledge, skill and amazing friendliness certainly made the trip. Right from the minute I arrived, I was very welcome. All geared up and ready to go Shannon took us on a great trip, explaining things along the way. Then the fun starting squeezing through the canyon and out the other side to an amazing waterfall. After our natural water massage we were homeward bound when Shannon kicked it up a notch and we started with twisting and turning and 180° spins. Excellent time from start until finish and I truly recommend.
Lahmar was fantastic, great story teller on the history of the Waikato river , professional when it came to safety , interactions skills second to none and his driving skills , unbelievable. Very very good operator. Thanks Lahmar for such an excellent day. Also forgot to mention , the little coffee trailer next to the operation .... coffee sensational as well . Don’t go passed these guys , 5 star operation!
I was hesitant to do anything like this but I gave it a go.. so glad i did!!! Its been the best experience i have done.. the driver known as chip was welcoming, got to know his passengers and had a sense of humor to him which is always a great thing when exploring.. he made the trip even better. The jet boat was so cool we did 360 spins (for those of you who aren't sure it's not super super fast so give it a go).. got close to the edge to give you the thrill.. we went through the squeeze (it's an option) which you get off the boat and walk in the water (wasnt high when we went through, to my knees or lower).. walked through this narrow opening (hence the name the squeeze), came to a waterfall and walked up and around to the pool area where we had 10mins to relax.. then back to the boat... certainly gave me a thrill loved every part of it!!
The staff were fabulous, they accommodated my booking error with no fuss, and were patient and helpful with my special needs daughter who struggled a bit with the walk through the river to the squeeze. Great day's fun all around.
Fantastic experience, very different from the usual stuff, super friendly staff, well worth the money & the journey
Amazing landscape. Incredible colours and textures. It all looks like if it were another planet. The park is very organized and the walk is easy. It is definitely a must do!
Thoroughly enjoyed our trip! Our 1 year old was super comfy in the free baby carrier, and our 3 year old surprisingly walked the whole way! Very well organised, well maintained tracks, and bonus of the nice cafe for a hot drink before/after.
I didn't know fully what to expect when booking this activity but I am soooooo glad I did!!! I love that a small ferry takes you across the lake to the geothermal park where you are free to take your time to wander around and take it all in! The rise in temperature is noticeable even on a overcast day so recommend taking at least a water bottle over with you. Free to roam until you have had enough then simple return to the dock and push a buzzer to notify the boat driver you're ready to come back and they will collect you. Staff were great in explaining what happens and what to do in the event of an emergency!
Amazing!
Beautiful view, All family members like the place
Awesome.Cool boat driver....
We had no idea this place existed! After visiting many other thermal areas this was by far in the top 3. We will be back for sure
The whole family really enjoyed this. My 4yo who never walks anywhere walked the whole way so must have been having a great time.
I took my 2 grandchildren of 7 and 11 years. The three of us had a great time. The ferry ride was a lovely way to start and end the trip. The boardwalk made the walk easy to negotiate. The mudholes fascinated us. The geysers had us waiting for the big one. The terraces were really interesting. The views were great. The seating was appreciated. The whole experience was casual, at our own pace and enjoyable because of that. The staff were very friendly. Thanks
Wow! A fantastic outing for the whole family. Very friendly staff. Welcoming. A lot of work has been done since our last visit and it made the experience all the more enjoyable. Captured the kids interest and wonder. We'll worth the visit. Would highly recommend.
We had some really great times in the geothermal park Orakei Korako. All the geothermal The staff was friendly and the ferry was running there and back on request.
Loved being able to explore at our own pace. Boardwalk and stairs are well maintained and we were able to get really close to all the amazing features of this park. Easily accessible from Taupo. Highly recommend.
Great experience, even better on a wet day like ours. Seemed to make the experience more mysterious. My kids loved it. Great service and the tracks were easy to navigate and family friendly. Definitely recommend.
Self guided tour around this very neat area. Not like some of the more touristy experiences around so it felt authentic and largely untouched by humans.
New Zealand has lots of beautiful places but this one is really special. Raw thermal energy. Self guided meant we could spend as much time as we wanted to see the geysers. Hosts were very welcoming.
Fantastic geothermal experience! The reception briefed us the health & safety and important instuctions and the ferrymen operated the ferry with great expertise. The geothermal park & cave are beyond my expectation. I am so pleased to see the gushing geysers, hot springs, and bubbling mud pools in my short trip.
Really great experience! Strongly recommend and is a must-do if you pass around Taupo/Rotorua. We're moved to another planet or age! The staff was very friendly and kind! Please reserve at least 1.3hour to have a good experience.
We ad an unforeseen event, we managed the visit and we loved it, quiet walk, very well signposted place and very kind and safe ferry service!
Orakei Korako was exactly as described in the brochure. It was set in beautiful, peaceful surroundings and was a wonderful experience. The pathways were clearly signposted and the information interesting. We spent more than 2 hours wandering around the site enjoying nature at its best. Highly recommended.
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