Wonderful experience! Recommend going earlier in the morning or later in the day as it was quite hot when we went in the middle of the day... Definitely take water, sunscreen, hat and comfy walking shoes... The natural beauty is surreal, definitely recommend!! ?

Easy walk from the entry to the lake. So many amazing views along the way. Lots of info boards. Loved the boat trip with the commentary from the captain 👍. Nice easy ride back on the bus. Great customer service staff. Lovely cafe at the end for cake and coffee. Totally recommend this experience.

We spent a lovely three hours walking then boating through New Zealands newest geothermal area. Signage along the way was informative and interesting and helped us appreciate the devastation and extent of the Mt Tarawera eruption. The four kilometre walk to the lake was mostly downhill with lots of stops along the way to marvel at Mother Nature's wrath! A shuttle bus took us back up the hill after the boat trip. I really recommend this fascinating place, the only thing missing is dinosaurs!

Leisurely walk downhill with plenty of viewpoints. The walk does not need to be rushed, we had time for a pre-packed lunch at the picnic tables. We would recommend this to anyone visiting the Rotorua - Taupo region. Boat trip was informative with a close-up view of a geyser.

Probably one of the best things we did down in Rotorua - Alan the boat driver is awesome and knows so much about the area! Would highly highly recommend

Lots a to see and great walk for the family

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!

What a fabulous experience. My husband and I enjoyed the walk although it took us a little longer than expected and we only just made the boat. It was so exciting walking around each corner not knowing what we would see. The information was great to read and very interesting... so much that we learnt. The trip on the boat was lovely. The skipper, who was also the tour guide, shared so much history and brought our journey to life. He know his stuff and was able to answer questions as well. A definite MUST VISIT... you could only take pushchairs about half way around, but there are bus stops placed along the way if you get tired of walking.... The whole walk (including reading boards and taking photos) took us two hours. The boat trip was 45 minutes. Forgot to mention the cafe at the top. Really friendly staff, clean environment and yummy food. Only downside of the who visit was that the toilets were downstairs, down a driveway which I observed an elder lady struggling to get up and down.

Beautiful place well organised and presented

A stunning day out, a must-see if you visit Rotorua. Arrive early and take your time to enjoy the natural beauty of this area. Make sure you bring sufficient water & snacks as it gets hot on a lovely sunny day. Also, you need to wear suitable footwear as your walk on loose gravel footpaths. We took the full experience option which was the 45-minute boat trip once you get to the lake. The Captain gives an informative commentary as you proceed. There are toilets en route and inclusive tour buses that run often for those that require them.

Beautiful easy walk, nice and peaceful, volcanic elements, wildlife enjoyed it far more than some of the other volcanic venues in the area

We thoroughly enjoyed the walk. Peaceful and beautiful.

Great outing learned so much its well worth it. Lots of walking but it's quite unique to have the option to take the bus. We'll done to the Team at Waimangu Volcanic Valley.

Amazing natural scenery, easy walking track & great staff. Only a short 15 minute drive from Rotorua & well worth it.

We arrived early and so we had a nice quiet walk with not many people around. The staff were very friendly and informative. The sights were awesome and the hiking path was fun. We did the walk on a cloudy day, which now I see is a good thing as if it were sunny, be sure to bring sunscreen! I'd definitely recommend the experience! :)

We really enjoyed the entire 3 hours. The walking path to the lake is very well signed & the provided map with details at each stop is helpful & informative. There are many beautiful lookouts & interesting features. The boat trip was a fun little cruise, especially on a sunny day & our captain was funny & a great narrator. Very cool to be able to see the geyser! It would have felt pricey at full price but at the discounted Bookme price is was really great value. Glad we went & recommend !

Beautiful walk. We just did walking tour. Ticket office told us it would take 2 hours but for us it took 3 hours with many stops for photos.

A lot of walking and thankful there is a bus to catch back but so worth going to visit this place . The team working there were very friendly and helpful.

Nice walk with beautiful landscape. The boat part worth the price.

Great walk with a very diverse landscape surprises around every corner. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable ? Artwork along the walk an extra gem ? Wear good shoes .

One of the best experiences we’ve had since our stay in Rotorua. Full of amazing facts and very knowledgeable guide on the boat cruise.

We had a fantastic walking down into the valley. It was very special to be able to walk among nature the whole way. The paths are well signposted and pass through spectacular geothermal areas, and the viewing areas are well placed and well maintained. Loved the art work on the way and the differences in landscape. Sadly we missed the final part - the wetland area to Lake Rotomahana as we were concerned we could miss the boat cruise. The boat cruise was very informative and it was fantastic to see Mount Tarawera up close. Thoroughly recommend to all and would happily go again.

This was a long walk, but very worth while and very interesting. It was long as we spent ages reading all the info at each site as well as taking in all the views. The boat tour and the guide were great. We had done the Buried Village museum in the morning and this in the afternoon and it tied in beautifully to bring the whole story together. We saw the volcanoes and the site of the pink and white terraces. Great to see the wee geyser as well. Fantastic afternoon.

Very interesting walking tour through the valley, learning about the history of the volcanic area. The geothermal features aren't as spectacular as those at Waiotapu but still impressive. We thought that the boat tour was perhaps not worth the extra cost ...until we saw the natural geyser go off. Apparently it only happens after a lot of rain so we were lucky. Much more exciting to watch than the Lady Knox Geyser.

A very nice easy walk for the all family. It took us 2.5 hours to walk to the lake with my 4 YO child (with a lot of stops). The boat trip was beautiful. We bought delicious sandwiches at the cafe. A great experience

It was fascinating walking through the valley. Great value for money with discount, two hours easy walking, quite warm even with drizzle, return by shuttle bus.

One of the best things I have ever seen!! I loved it

It was a great experience with nice walk and views! The views are even better in real life than photos!!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our walk through the valley, good viewing points, well informed. It felt like a very natural experience despite being a tourist attraction. Would highly recommend for a half-day visit or longer.

We really enjoyed this experience - we didn’t have as much time so I am keen to return to complete the entire walk. The bus option was fabulous for the older member of our group to return back to the start but also if you did the longer walk.The site is well maintained and the information is well presented on the map and at each point. It’s hard to put in words the raw natural beauty of such a place - I was particularly impressed that it seemed untouched and less touristy than many places now in Rotorua. As a New Zealander that has been to Rotorua many times, this is one place I had never been but would be keen to return to. It was serene and beautiful.

The walk was the highlight of our weekend visit to Rotorua. Excellent experience from start to finish (delicious almond mocca from your cafe; to the very informative return bus ride). Easy walking trails and wonderful photo opportunities. Thank you!!!

Excellent experience authentic Great experience love the features only since 1886 since the eruption.hope you find the pink and White terraces

I did trhe really lovely self guided walk. There was plenty of viewing and information stops. A bus is available to pick up or drip of from various places. With the book me deal, it was great value for money. I am more than happy to support theses lovely nature reserves.