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The Mud Run - Shuttle & Entry to Waiotapu or Waimangu - Ex Rotorua
Discover the natural wonders of Wai-o-Tapu or Waimangu by convenient shuttle service!
Discover the natural wonders of Wai-o-Tapu or Waimangu by convenient shuttle service!
Highlights
- Discover the amazing geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua with a local Māori family business
- Convenient return shuttle service to your choice of Wai-o-Tapu or Waimangu
- Entry included with time to explore on a self guided walking tour
- A stress free and convenient way to visit an iconic Rotorua hotspot!
A trip to Rotorua is not complete without discovering it's array of natural wonders, with a local maori whanau (family) born & raised amongst the Geothermal.
The Mud Run makes it possible for you to conveniently tick off a visit to one of the iconic natural attractions - either Waimangu Volcanic Valley or Wai-o-TapuThermal Wonderland.
Departing from Rotorua daily, will give you time to explore at your own pace on a self guided walking tour as you start your journey into the fascinating world of Steam, Mud & Colours.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley:
Take a beautiful journey through the boasting wild and rugged volcanic landscape.
Here you'll explore amazing hot water springs, unique plant life, majestic craters and an array of microbiology and bird life. The dramatic landscape will have you in absolute awe as you immerse yourself in the heart of the world’s youngest volcanic valley.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:
You will be greeted by New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction,You'll encounter one of the most extensive geothermal systems, unique terrace formations, steaming ground, bubbling mud pool and fascinating colours.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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From The Mud Run - Shuttle & Entry to Waiotapu or Waimangu - Ex Rotorua
It was lovely meeting you and we are glad you enjoyed your walk Nga mihi
Grey Cai from China wrote on 30 March 2026
Excellent, friendly
This was an amazing journey!! We were picked up from our accommodation in the morning and taken to the iSite we wanted to visit in the afternoon. Along the way, the driver introduced us to the surrounding forests and villages. He was incredibly friendly and kept checking to make sure we were enjoying the trip. When he took a little time to confirm that other guests' itineraries had gone wrong, he worried that I might be upset, but that wasn't the case at all. I saw his enthusiasm and friendliness in trying his best to help his guests. Similarly, the scenery was breathtaking; the park is like another world!
From The Mud Run - Shuttle & Entry to Waiotapu or Waimangu - Ex Rotorua
Thank you so much for your beautiful words of support and I'm glad Slim looked after you and made your trip memorable. He said your smile lite up his day. Ma te wa, Ka kite ano (Hope we see you again) Nga mihi
bronzewhaler from Australia wrote on 09 February 2026
Mud run to Hell's Gate
Great local service with informative commentary along the way.
From The Mud Run - Shuttle & Entry to Waiotapu or Waimangu - Ex Rotorua
We are glad you enjoyed your morning Nga mihi
Roukaya Georgiou from United Kingdom wrote on 31 January 2026
Lovely but could be better
Slim and partner/wife were wonderful, shuttle pick up was smooth and everything was clear. The walk was lovely, self guided tour was good enough and the views were worth the visit. The shuttle gave us under 3 hours to visit which meant we could not go on the boat tour and could not really sit and enjoy parts as much as we would have liked. Therefore for the price I don’t think it was good value. There should have been an option to leave later and unsure why this is not possible for the shuttle experience.
From The Mud Run - Shuttle & Entry to Waiotapu or Waimangu - Ex Rotorua
I’m sorry to hear you felt the experience didn’t provide good value for money. When considering the standard entry fee of $75. and the discounted price you paid, our time and operating costs were very minimal. Through experience and customer feedback, we’ve found that morning trips are the most popular option. Our schedule is consistent each day: drop-off at 9:40am and pick-up at 1:00pm, which most guests find offers ample time to enjoy the experience. We’re sorry that the destination didn’t meet your expectations in the way we had hoped. We truly believe it’s a special place and regret that you didn’t see it as we do. We hope you’ve been able to discover other parts of our beautiful country that better matched what you were looking for.
Meike Rombach from New Zealand wrote on 04 January 2026
Waiotapu and Waimangu
I did both trips with Karen. She is kind, humorous and knowledgeable guide. I enjoyed listening to her and interacting with her. Nature in both places was stunning.
From The Mud Run - Shuttle & Entry to Waiotapu or Waimangu - Ex Rotorua
I'm glad you enjoyed hanging out with me, I really enjoyed showing you both Waiotapu and Waimangu. Safe travels
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Kimberly Tan from Philippines wrote on 06 April 2026
Mud Run was excellent
Thank you Mud Run! They came back for us after we mistakenly thought it was a hotel pickup. We were still able to do Waimangu Valley as scheduled. Nice chat with the driver. Overall very good.