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.

Adult $57.00
Child $24.00 (Aged 6 - 16 years)
Family $144.00 (2 Adults + up to 6 Children)

What's included

  • Admission to Orakei Korako geothermal park
  • Ferry from the Orakei Korako Visitor Centre to the geothermal attraction

Location

  • Orakei Korako Road
  • Ohakuri 3083
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

  • There are several steps on the walk so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

    Due to the risks involved with geothermal sites, all children must be supervised by a responsible adult.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • The walk has a 'medium' difficulty rating and can be completed by most 3 - 80 year olds.

    Baby backpacks for under-twos are available free of charge.

    The average sightseeing time is 1-2 hours, but visitors often like to spend the morning or afternoon wandering this geothermal wonderland.

    The Mud Cake Cafe is only open on weekends.

    Open Daily: 9am - 4.30pm.

    The ferry runs on demand throughout the day from 9am with the last trip to the valley at 3pm and last returning at 4pm.

  • Cancellations:

    Tickets are non-refundable unless covid restrictions prevent you from travelling.

Available Bookings from29 Jan to 11 Feb 2026

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yt from South Korea wrote on 18 October 2023

후기 보고 선택 했는데...

가성비 꽝 이네요...

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woonh from South Korea wrote on 29 June 2022

놀라운 지형! 편안한 산책

신기한 간헐천과 그로인해 생긴 지형을 여유롭게 둘러보며 걸을 수 있었음.

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David Sharman from New Zealand wrote on 24 January 2026

our Orakei Koraka visit.

We very much enjoyed our day visiting Orakei Korako. Although it was rather drizzly it didn't spoil our enjoyment of the day.

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Carol W-S from United Kingdom wrote on 20 January 2026

Fantastic experience

Highly recommend booking a visit to Orakei Korako. The short ferry ride across the Waikato River was just the precursor to an amazing morning, walking through the stunning silica terraces. Lots of steps along the way but well worth it, as the incredible views kept appearing around every corner. Bubbling mud pools and a wonderful cave too. This a magical and very special experience which I shall remember for a very long time. The cafe too was a real treat after our adventure - lots of lovely treats and such friendly staff.

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alexanderb14 from New Zealand wrote on 09 January 2026

Very nice

But not as good as Waimango

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