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Explore the raw beauty of the world's youngest geothermal site on a self-guided, ecology-focused adventure among the craters of the spectacular Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
Highlights
- Breathtaking views over crater lakes, silica terraces and the volcanic valley
- Spectacular natural colours
- Home to Frying Pan Lake - one of the world's largest hot water springs
- Rare and unusual plant life in the regenerating native forest
- Learn the history of the world's youngest geothermal valley
Explore the raw beauty of the world's youngest geothermal site on a self-guided, ecology-focused adventure among the craters of the spectacular Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
This exciting geothermal attraction has a very unique ecology with rare botany and plenty of fascinating geothermal features to explore.
See the Hypnotic steam rising from the Echo Crater, marvel at the stunning Frying Pan Lake (the world's largest hot water spring), and take in the beauty and dazzling blue of the Inferno Crater hot lake. The newly forming silica terraces are also a highlight not to be missed.
Waimagu Volcanic Valley is a protected scenic reserve and includes the beautiful Lake Rotomahana. The entire valley is shrouded in pristine native forest providing sanctuary for a wide variety of New Zealand birdlife.
At any stage during your walk, you can jump on board a courtesy shuttle which regularly circles the valley back to the Waimangu Visitor Centre.
There are a range of walking options for all abilities and ambitions including:
Easy Walking
A range of easy, mainly downhill walkways through pristine native bush, teeming with spectacular birdlife and geothermal highlights. Encounter hot pools, steaming volcanic craters, newly forming silica terraces, rare geothermal plants and the multi-coloured rocks of this mysterious and beautiful valley.
Mt Haszard Hiking Trail
If your looking for a bit more of an expedition opt for an invigorating hike along the Mt Haszard Hiking Trail taking you high above the valley floor with superb panoramic views of the unique landscape.
Beginning at the inferno crater the Mt Haszard trail follows parts of the original Waimangu walking route from the early 1900's when visitors came to view the Waimangu Geyser erupting.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley is just 20 minutes South of Rotorua or 40 minutes North of Taupo.
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- Adult$42.00
- Child$14.00
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- Adult$34.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
A hidden treasure
Mary from NZ
A hidden treasure
Mary from NZ
Unique experience
Rahul Pradhan from NZ
Amazing!!
DONAE from NZ
Amazing!!
DONAE from NZ
Amazing!!
DONAE from NZ
A look back at History
Lydia Snell from NZ
Fabulous!!
Tania from NZ
Fantastic Day Out!
Kelly Price from NZ
Tomtit being nosy
Christine Bromley from NZ
Great afternoon
Susan Philpott from NZ
Great afternoon
Susan Philpott from NZ
Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
johndavidl from NZ
Excellent
Harsh Barot from United States
Excellent
Harsh Barot from United States
Waimangu
Malu Rasmussen from Denmark
Excellent tour
euniec from NZ
Great little gem
igora from NZ
A must see ??
Bernice Sim from NZ
A must see ??
Bernice Sim from NZ
Rainbow crater
Aria from NZ
Nice walk
Valerie from NZ
Great Valley walk
Rebecca from United Kingdom
Great Valley walk
Rebecca from United Kingdom
color riched volcano park
anpingh from United States
Great walk
juliec7 from NZ
Inferno Crater
Judith Boyes from NZ
Lovely informative walk.
judyb from Australia
Great walk.
Anthony from Australia
Great walk.
Anthony from Australia
A lost paradise
Pauline from NZ
A lost paradise
Pauline from NZ
Amazing
Lucia from NZ
Highlight of our trip
Rebecca Briggs from NZ
Highlight of our trip
Rebecca Briggs from NZ
Highlight of our trip
Rebecca Briggs from NZ
Absolutely beautiful
Chloe Wragg from Cook Islands
Absolutely beautiful
Chloe Wragg from Cook Islands
Colorful mineral deposits
Todd from United States
Enjoyable trip
Man Hung from Australia
Enjoyable trip
Man Hung from Australia
Amazing
Elizabeth Standfield from Australia
Amazing
Elizabeth Standfield from Australia
A really nice surprise
Valerie Poreaux from Canada
A really nice surprise
Valerie Poreaux from Canada
Good place to go
floriner from Belgium
Good place to go
floriner from Belgium
Good place to go
floriner from Belgium
Great walk
Yvonne from Australia
Great walk
Yvonne from Australia
Okay
brianj from Sweden
Longest walk
imranb from NZ
Inferno crater
Flavia from NZ
Highly recommend
corag from NZ
Interesting and educational
Kaylene Ballard from Australia
Interesting and educational
Kaylene Ballard from Australia
Interesting and educational
Kaylene Ballard from Australia
Well worth the time to visit!!
Les Crawford from Australia
Well worth the time to visit!!
Les Crawford from Australia
Well worth the time to visit!!
Les Crawford from Australia
Inspiring
Lisa from Australia
Holiday visit
Martin Grey from United Kingdom
Holiday visit
Martin Grey from United Kingdom
Holiday visit
Martin Grey from United Kingdom
Waimangu nature salk
Jim from United States
A ne pas manquer
null from France
Awesome
Mengie from NZ
Excellent Day Trip
catheriner1 from NZ
Bubbling pools
Louise from Australia
Extraordinaire
aline from NZ
Very nice but a bit expensive!
Caroline from France
Very nice but a bit expensive!
Caroline from France
Very nice but a bit expensive!
Caroline from France
Absolutely Astonishing
Lyndel from Australia
Ann
annw4 from Australia
Ann
annw4 from Australia
Waimangu Rock
joelled from NZ
Waimangu Rock
joelled from NZ
Waimangu Rock
joelled from NZ
Lovely natural walk through a geothermal area
Margaret Franklin from United Kingdom
Volcanic Valley walk
Kurt from United States
值得一游
Joanna from NZ
值得一游
Joanna from NZ
值得一游
Joanna from NZ
Morning walk
Nicole from Australia
Morning walk
Nicole from Australia
Morning walk
Nicole from Australia
如果喜歡健走有小孩老人也可以
MENG SHIN CHAN from Taiwan
如果喜歡健走有小孩老人也可以
MENG SHIN CHAN from Taiwan
如果喜歡健走有小孩老人也可以
MENG SHIN CHAN from Taiwan
Brilliant, like being in another world
Robert from United Kingdom
Steaming good
Claire Furniss from NZ
Steaming good
Claire Furniss from NZ
Frying Pan Lake
Maria from France
Always a good experience
Gaelle from NZ
Lovely walk
Justine Gamble from NZ
Lovely walk
Justine Gamble from NZ
Lovely walk
Justine Gamble from NZ
Incredible
Letitia from Australia
Incredible
Letitia from Australia
Incredible
Letitia from Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
Thanks you Susan for the 5-Star Review! So glad you enjoyed your afternoon here.
Harsh Barot from United States wrote on 14 March 2020
Excellent
Great experience. We spent 3 hours and it was worth it.
From Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
Kia Ora Harsh, thank you for taking you time to share you feedback, we're thrilled you had a great experience and took your time to make the most of the valley. Safe travels here in New Zealand!
Malu Rasmussen from Denmark wrote on 19 February 2020
Waimangu
Excellent. Walk all way to the lake and back.
From Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
Thank you Malu for your lovely review and 5-Star Rating. We appreciate you taking the time to post your review and we're pleased you had such a great time. Safe Travels!
johndavidl from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2020
Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
The walk was an easy downhill walk with plenty of things to see and photograph. The bus trip back to the entrance was excellent.
From Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
Thanks John for the lovely review, we're pleased you enjoyed your visit and got to see plenty along the way!
Christine Bromley from New Zealand wrote on 21 July 2020
Nice scenery
Nice walk, pity about the weather but saw lots of fantail feeding on shrubs by the water. Also had 2 tomtits visit us whilst walking. Very nosy little birds and a delight to see them. The colour of the geyser crater was amazing. Very informative staff from the reception to the bus driver and boat captain. Thank you
From Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
Thank you Christine for taking the time to share your feedback, we're so pleased you enjoyed the walk despite the rain and got to encounter some of the lovely birds down at the lake! We hope to see you out here again someday.
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Susan Philpott from New Zealand wrote on 14 July 2020
Great afternoon
Very enjoyable walk
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