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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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- Adult$26.00
- Child$5.00
- Family Pass$100.00
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- Family Pass$100.00
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- Adult$29.00
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- Adult$44.00
- Child$15.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$26.00
- Child$5.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$5.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$5.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$5.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$29.00
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- Adult$26.00
- Child$10.00
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- Adult$21.00
- Child$10.00
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- Adult$26.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$26.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$26.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$26.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$21.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$21.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$44.00
- Child$15.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$29.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$29.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$29.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$31.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$44.00
- Child$15.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$29.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
- Adult$29.00
- Child$10.00
- Family Pass$100.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Swiss Kiwi's On Tour
Jo Wiles from
NZ
Beautiful Reserve
echoy2 from
NZ
Geothermal adventures
Amber from
NZ
Geothermal adventures
Amber from
NZ
Awesome walk
Steph from
NZ
Easy, mostly downhill walk in a beautiful setting
traceyl7 from
NZ
Easy, mostly downhill walk in a beautiful setting
traceyl7 from
NZ
Easy, mostly downhill walk in a beautiful setting
traceyl7 from
NZ
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
martyb from
NZ
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
martyb from
NZ
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
martyb from
NZ
Beautiful place to visit
dianer2 from
Australia
Beautiful place to visit
dianer2 from
Australia
Beautiful place to visit
dianer2 from
Australia
Must do experience.
Peter from
NZ
Lovely walk with natural beauty
kendrab from
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Lovely walk with natural beauty
kendrab from
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Lovely walk with natural beauty
kendrab from
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Awesome walk and great experience
Amelia from
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Awesome walk and great experience
Amelia from
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Awesome walk and great experience
Amelia from
NZ
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
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A look back at History
Lydia Snell from
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Fabulous!!
Tania from
NZ
Fantastic Day Out!
Kelly Price from
NZ
Tomtit being nosy
Christine Bromley from
NZ
Great afternoon
Susan Philpott from
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Great afternoon
Susan Philpott from
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk
johndavidl from
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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
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A must see ??
Bernice Sim from
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A must see ??
Bernice Sim from
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Rainbow crater
Aria from
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Nice walk
Valerie from
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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
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Lovely informative walk.
judyb from
Australia
Great walk.
Anthony from
Australia
Great walk.
Anthony from
Australia
A lost paradise
Pauline from
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A lost paradise
Pauline from
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Amazing
Lucia from
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Highlight of our trip
Rebecca Briggs from
NZ
Highlight of our trip
Rebecca Briggs from
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Highlight of our trip
Rebecca Briggs from
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Absolutely beautiful
Chloe Wragg from
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Absolutely beautiful
Chloe Wragg from
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Colorful mineral deposits
Todd from
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Enjoyable trip
Man Hung from
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Enjoyable trip
Man Hung from
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Amazing
Elizabeth Standfield from
Australia
Amazing
Elizabeth Standfield from
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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
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Good place to go
floriner from
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Great walk
Yvonne from
Australia
Great walk
Yvonne from
Australia
Okay
brianj from
Sweden
Longest walk
imranb from
NZ
Inferno crater
Flavia from
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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
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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
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Holiday visit
Martin Grey from
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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
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Ann
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Ann
annw4 from
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Waimangu Rock
joelled from
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Waimangu Rock
joelled from
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Waimangu Rock
joelled from
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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
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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
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Lovely walk
Justine Gamble from
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Lovely walk
Justine Gamble from
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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!
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.
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!
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Susan Philpott from New Zealand wrote on 14 July 2020
Great afternoon
Very enjoyable walk