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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.
Click here for the Full Day Experience including Lake Rotomahana Cruise
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Lisa Jones from Australia wrote on 30 May 2025
Incredible!
Arrived in the pouring rain and set out determined not to let that stop me, the walk was pretty flat but the views were stunning regardless of the weather! I loved that they had different bus stops with amenities so you could head back to the start at any of those points, but the whole walk is well worth it! Only saw one other person the entire walk, felt like I had the place to myself! An absolute must for anyone wanting to see cool geothermal activity in a beautiful setting’
Sina Hentschel from Germany wrote on 15 May 2025
Easy walk with stunning scenery and shuttle back
It’s stunning and smelly. Great scenery on an easy walk and the hard part (getting back uphill) does the shuttle bus for you.
Jared Botzek from United States wrote on 14 May 2025
Good but not great
It is a nice hike down hill that is gradual but the geothermic activity isn’t spectacular and the higher difficult walk was closed when we walked down the valley.
carob from Belgium wrote on 04 May 2025
Afternoon stroll
Great landscapes, varied vulcanic elements.
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Sarah from New Zealand wrote on 04 June 2025
A stunning walk
We thoroughly enjoyed Waimangu Volcanic Valley. So many different sights to enjoy on the walk - a wide array of geothermal colours, pools, rivers and lakes. It’s a very relaxing place to visit. The walk was easy, mostly downhill. The café was lovely too, well-priced, with great service.