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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - Entry & Return Hotel Transfers

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Experience New Zealand’s world-famous Thermal Wonderland with this convenient and hassle-free package!

Experience New Zealand’s world-famous Thermal Wonderland with this convenient and hassle-free package!

Highlights

  • Return Transport & Wai-O-Tapu Entry (Pick up from your Rotorua Central Accommodation)
  • Explore Wai O Tapu - NZ's most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction
  • See the Lady Knox Geyser eruption to heights of 10 to 20 metres in a natural amphitheatre at 10.15am every day (morning option only)
  • Visit the largest mud pool in New Zealand, originally the site of a large mud volcano which was destroyed through erosion in the 1920’s.

Wai-O-Tapu is home to New Zealand’s most spectacular showcase of geothermal activity!

New Zealand’s most diverse and extensive collection of geothermal attractions, Wai-O-tapu boasts a range of breathtaking 'must see' natural wonders and is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Rotorua's unique and fascinating geothermal system.

Wai-O-Tapu is perfect for the whole family and is suitable for all levels of ability, offering a range of differing walking tracks each showcasing stunning geothermal sights.

Departing your central Rotorua accommodation 8.00am or 1pm, your friendly local driver will take you to Wai-O-Tapu where you will have 4 hours to explore as you please before meeting your driver back at 12.30pm (Morning option) & 5.30pm (Afternoon option)

If you select the morning option, be sure to be at the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am to witness her breathtaking daily eruption! - You’ll definitely want to have your camera at the ready for this! Please note that the Lady Knox Geyser only erupts in the morning and will not be avaliable to view if you book for the afternoon option.

A remarkable experience that will be loved by the whole family and remembered for a lifetime!


***IMPORTANT TRANSPORT INFO - PLEASE NOTE***

Pickup and drop off from Rotorua CBD (5 km radius of I Site).

Contact AHT Driver for pickups outside this area. Contact number provided in your booking confirmation

  • First Option by arrangement with driver and at a minimum cost of $20pp (Return) - Cash.
  • Second option pickup from outside Government Gardens Museum where parking for their vehicles is free.
Adult $149.00
Child $99.00 (0-12 years)

Location

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: Tickets are non transferable and non refundable. Bookings Confirmed with minimum 2 passengers, smaller bookings wait-listed to confirm.

    Departing 8am or 1pm from Rotorua to Arrive at Wai-O-Tapu - Allow 4 hours to explore the park with 12:30 / 5.30pm return time.

  • **Child price applicable for ages 0-12 years**.

Available Bookings from 4 May to 17 May 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$89.00
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

  • Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$89.00

Bookings close in 6 hours...

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

  • Adult$149.00
  • Child$99.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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YOUNG MI from South Korea wrote on 03 December 2019

awesome tour

1시에 혼자 투어했는데 가이드분께서 설명도 너무 잘해주시고 모든게 만족스러웠어요

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Kia ora . Thank you for your kind comments. I am glad you enjoyed your trip to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland. Stay safe and have a happy holiday experience in New Zealand. Geoff

gaza from South Korea wrote on 02 September 2023

멋있어요

와이오타푸는 멋있습니다 기사님도 친절하시구요 오후에가는게 더좋은거같습니다. 오전에는 안개가 많네요

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Thank you for your kind comments. Geoff

jaehoj from South Korea wrote on 14 May 2023

경이로웠습니다..적극추천

프라이빗 투어 느낌..가이드는 미팅시간을 잘 지켰으며 친절하고 설명을 잘 해줬습니다. 세구간으로 나누어진 지열 구간에서 순간 순간 경이로운 지질활동을 목격할수 있었습나다..기후 관계로 약간 간헐천 높이는 낮았지만 환상적안 장면 이었습니다..로투루아에서는 무조건 이 투어를 해야합니다.

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Thank you for your kind comments. Safe travels. Geoff

hyeon.ko from South Korea wrote on 29 April 2019

아주 재밌어요

와이오타푸 가는 길에 머드풀 보라고도 세워주고 픽업서비스도 되니까 편리해요 드라이버아저씨 굉장히 친철하고 재밌어요 ㅋㅋ 레드우드 간다니까 거기 내려줘서 저는 좋았어요! ㅋㅋ

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Kia ora Hyeong. Thanks for your kind comments. I was happy to be of service to you. Glad you had a good time. Have a safe trip home. Geoff

태헌 from South Korea wrote on 21 April 2019

해볼만하네요

갔던 날 너무 foggy 한 거 빼곤 괜찮

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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland. Have a safe trip home. Your driver Geoff

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