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.
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Amazing to walk through the area with the hot geysers and very picturesque.
After arriving at Orakei Karako on a beautiful cold crisp morning and meet by delightful staff, we set off across the lake to start our adventure. An easy walk through thermal activity, well signed, and safe. This whole area is beautifully maintained, and the owners and staff should be commended. We are happy to recommend this activity to family and friends.
Was a lovely walk through geothermal activity area. Do not put your finger in the costic water... lol 😆
Cool little boat ride and then a nice wonder up and around all the geothermal activity. Some cool stuff to see 😊
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Pani and Bill from New Zealand wrote on 18 August 2025
Spectacular
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!