Explore the raw beauty of the World’s Youngest Geothermal Valley by foot and on the waters of Lake Rotomahana, the home of the lost Pink and White Terraces...

Explore the raw beauty of the World’s Youngest Geothermal Valley by foot and on the waters of Lake Rotomahana, the home of the lost Pink and White Terraces...

Highlights

  • Breathtaking views over crater lakes, silica terraces, and the volcanic valley
  • Boat cruise to see geothermal wonders and the sites of the lost Pink & White Terraces
  • See Frying Pan Lake – the worlds largest hot water spring
  • Discover a regenerating native forest, abundant bird and unique plant life
  • Soak up spectacular views of Mt Tarawera

Prepare for a day of wonder and fascination as you immerse yourself in the unique environment of Waimangu Volcanic Valley - a must-do New Zealand eco-experience!

With its wide range of beautiful tracks, you can take a self-guided walk and explore the natural wonders of the geothermal valley at a pace and distance that suits your fitness abilities.

You'll be in awe of the vast array of dramatic landscapes and geothermal features, including hot springs, volcanic craters, rare plant life, and wildlife.

Eventually, the trails will lead to Lake Rotomahana where you can board a relaxing cruise on the tranquil waters while enjoying informative commentary and listening to historic stories of the lake.

Get ready to once again witness stunning geothermal activity and see rare native birdlife only accessible by boat, topped off with a visit to the amazing Pink and White Terraces - also known as the eighth wonder of the world!

Adult $180.00
Child $90.00 (6 - 16 years)
Under 6 Years $0.00
Family Pass $630.00 (2 Adults + 3 Children)

What's included

  • Walking trails between 1.5km and 4 km
  • 45 minute boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana
  • Complimentary shuttle between the stops

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Waimangu Road
  • Whakarewarewa
  • Rotorua 3073
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

Notes

  • FREE entry for under 5 yr olds..

  • Please Note: Your booking time allows you around 2 hours to complete the walking trails before your boat cruise departs..

Available Bookings from26 Mar to 8 Apr 2026

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Wonderful walk through the geothermal valley This trip is so much more affordable with Bookme! One of my favourite places on the North Island Beautiful landscape Great experience!
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  • emergencyCustomers loved the stunning scenery and beautiful landscapes, with many mentioning the breathtaking views throughout the walk and boat cruise (40 people said this).
  • emergencyThe knowledgeable and friendly staff received high praise, especially the boat tour guides who provided informative commentary (25 people said this).
  • emergencyMany enjoyed the well-organized experience, highlighting the ease of the walk and the convenience of the bus transport back (30 people said this).
  • emergencyThe combination of walking and the boat cruise was frequently noted as a highlight, with customers feeling it was worth the price (35 people said this).
  • emergencyReviewers appreciated the unique geothermal features and the educational aspect of the experience, with many expressing a desire to return (20 people said this).
  • emergencyThe overall atmosphere of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley was described as magical and memorable, making it a must-do for visitors (15 people said this). . .
  • star_shineConsider downloading the Waimangu Valley app for extra information during your visit.
    Plan for a leisurely pace to fully enjoy the scenery and take photos.

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Margaret Ingram from New Zealand wrote on 23 March 2026

Fantabulous Thermal Experience

Just the best - walking through this amazing thermal area, no crowds, and a very informative boat cruise.

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garyp12 from United Kingdom wrote on 20 March 2026

Wonderful walk through the geothermal valley

We thoroughly enjoyed our walk through the Waimangu valley. It’s a self-guided walk along a footpath, following a map to read at numbered points along the way. The weather was warm and we had clear views of all the rock formations along the way, the bubbling hot springs, steamy lake and wonderful colours of nature around us. The path was mostly downhill but you can stop at 2 bus collection points if you want a ride back to the Visitors entrance. We continued the 2 hr walk down to the jetty to explore the lake by boat. Our guide explained the history of the lake’s formation and was very informative about the surrounding vegetation. It was amazing to stop by a guyser during the trip and to see nature’s force as the water shot up after being heated by the lava below. It was a super place to visit and we highly recommend booking it.

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suzgotravel from Australia wrote on 19 March 2026

This trip is so much more affordable with Bookme!

Huge thanks to Bookme! This amazing geothermal park was absolutely stunning but it is expensive at $180 pp for the full experience with boat trip. But we paid less than half price each with Bookme - huge thanks Bookme!

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magdas from Germany wrote on 05 March 2026

Amazing walk and cruise

Totally recommend. It feels you have the park all to yourself.

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Graeme Coleborn from Australia wrote on 24 February 2026

Valley experience

We had a fantastic day, so much to see, we spent hours here Loved the boat trip, Martin was a fabulous guide, very interesting and informative The bus system worked very well and Cheryl was very friendly Nice food at the cafe and well priced gifts in the shop Very good signage and we loved the evidence of Maori heritage and care for the land

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