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Experience the magical geothermal landscape at Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley!
Experience the magical geothermal landscape at Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley!
Highlights
- Enjoy a self guided walk through the geothermal landscape
- Fantastic views of silica terraces, geysers and bubbling mud pools
- Home to New Zealand's only geothermal cave
- A great day out the whole family will enjoy
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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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyStunning geothermal landscapes with vibrant colors (36 people said this)
- emergencyFriendly and helpful staff enhancing the experience (25 people said this)
- emergencyWell-maintained paths and clear signage for easy navigation (22 people said this)
- emergencyAbility to explore at your own pace, making it a relaxing visit (18 people said this)
- emergencyScenic boat ride adds to the adventure (15 people said this)
- emergencyBeautiful natural setting, perfect for photography (20 people said this)
- star_shineBring plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Consider visiting early in the morning for a quieter experience.
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gillianl3 from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2026
Orakei korako
Amazing experience, beautiful walk even if it wasn’t a thermal area. The fact it is, makes it mind blowing.
Adrienne from New Zealand wrote on 07 April 2026
Has it all for Geo thermal site to visit!
Great place. Took our English friends and we were able to see all the thermal activity and mud pools in one site. And such a beautiful place. Very different to Rotorua. But in a good way as both offer same but differently.
greenmachive from New Zealand wrote on 06 April 2026
Wow! So beautiful!
I have been here 4 times and its so interesting to see how the environment changes, every single time i go its so unique and beautiful, 10/10 reccommend!
margoa from New Zealand wrote on 30 March 2026
Orakei Korako
A great way to experience the geothermal wonders of the area without the crowds and with space to enjoy.
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Karen from Australia wrote on 30 April 2026
Geothermal adventure
This was our only geothermal paradise we chose to visit as we got to see active natural geysers , boiling hot springs and bubbling mud pools, biggest silica terraces of vibrant colours. We found this an easy walk through native bushwalk through this untouched geothermal landscape as well as seeing a geothermal cave.