Come and explore the bubbling and streaming lands of Wairakei Terraces - A geothermal wonderland and the jewel in the crown of this magical region.

Come and explore the bubbling and streaming lands of Wairakei Terraces - A geothermal wonderland and the jewel in the crown of this magical region.

Highlights

  • Experience a geothermal landscape
  • Be amazed by the power of the geysers
  • Learn about the history of the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe

Come and explore the bubbling and streaming lands of Wairakei Terraces - A geothermal wonderland and the jewel in the crown of this magical region.

Wairakei is highly valued by Maori's who settled here over a 1,000 years ago and enjoyed the waters therapeutic and healing powers.

Marvel at the intricate Maori carvings during your walk through the terraces which depict the history of the local tribe Ngati Tuwharetoa.

You'll be in awe of the geysers that blast the waters up from depths of 1.5km reaching pressures of 250 thousand pounds per square inch.

The vivid blue pools cascade beautifully over the terraces, carrying the silica which helped form these amazing natural platforms.

Come and experience these outstanding terraces and discover for yourself why they were once touted as the true eighth wonder of the world.

Adult $15.00
Child $7.50

What's included

  • Entry to the Wairakei Terraces Walkway

Location

  • Wairakei is on the Thermal Explorer Highway
  • just 5 mins drive north of Lake Taupo. Adjacent to State Highway 1 and 5
  • bordering the Geothermal Steamfield and across the Road from Wairakei Resort Hotel. 50 mins drive from Rotorua

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Location: Wairakei is on the Thermal Explorer Highway, just 5 mins drive north of Lake Taupo. Adjacent to State Highway 1 and 5, bordering the Geothermal Steamfield and across the Road from Wairakei Resort Hotel. 50 mins drive from Rotorua

    IMPORTANT: Tickets are strictly non transferable & non refundable

Available Bookings from30 Mar to 12 Apr 2026

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kyumin from South Korea wrote on 03 February 2018

짧고 굵은 볼만한 곳

천천히 돌아보는데 50여분 걸렸네요. 그만한 가치는 있습니다.

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Yujeong from South Korea wrote on 20 January 2017

Beutiful but dont have to go there

이쁘고 볼만하지만 전체가 크지않아서 둘러보는데 시간 별로 걸리지 않음. 테라스와 스파 둘러보는 정도~

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Jayne S from Australia wrote on 23 March 2026

Was very well set up and quite informative

We are Australians, so we know very little of the Māori families, their beliefs and how they lived. The walk explained, in very simple language, how some groups lived and their beliefs and customs - not super scientific - just enough to give us a very basic understanding. Specially loved the brief explanations of some of the Māori living stories.

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Richard Cherry from United Kingdom wrote on 21 March 2026

pools and gardens

although the structure is man made the terraces themselves are of a natural origin walk was expertly described Full marks for that next time the pools

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jumali from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2026

Excellent

Excellent.

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