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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 $20pp (Return) - Cash.
- Second option pickup from outside Government Gardens Museum where parking for their vehicles is free.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- 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$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$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$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$89.00
- Adult$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$89.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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Sandra Sly from Australia wrote on 15 November 2025
An out of this world experience
An amazing must do experience. Geoff the driver who picked me up from the motel was a wealth of information about the area and gave me an informative commentary from the time I was picked up until drop off. He also made sure I was at the geyser on time , where a Māori staff member sings a traditional song ,as it only goes off, once a day . Then on to the area where the mud is bubbling away. At the main park area,I felt like I had stepped into another world, with the bubbling waters , steam rising from the ground , craters and lakes that were amazing colours. II wondered around at my own pace. The smell of sulphur is strong in areas. Another “tick off the bucket” list. A must see unique geothermal experience.
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Thanks for your review. Have a great holiday and stay safe 🙏
natacha montceau from France wrote on 08 November 2025
fantastic tour - perfect
very interesting and beautiful tour. i highly recommend this tour with geof who is an incredible person and i have learned a lot with all his explanations
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Thank you for your kind comments. Bon voyage.
Manasi Jethani from New Zealand wrote on 07 July 2025
Definitely recommend!
Geoff is lively, energetic and amazing as a guide. Our tour was very informative and fun. He was very patient with us and we tryuely had a great time
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Thanks for your kind words.Bon voyage. Geoff
christinac17 from Hong Kong wrote on 24 June 2025
Interesting place to see kiwi color pool
Worth to walk around the thermal wonderland but the trip is too short for us. We need longer time to stay there.
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Thank you for your review. Point taken about length of tour. Safe travels Geoff
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cassiew9 from New Zealand wrote on 07 December 2025
Great experience with perfect guidance
Geoffrey is so far the best driver slash guider I have in my trip around New Zealand. You can tell that he loves the city he lives in and he knows around it. In his word, he reads. But no I cannot google out such good stories with perfect demonstration. Not to spoil it for anyone reading the reviews but I was probably the only “know it all” visitor in the wonderland. Also Geoffrey really knows how to avoid the crowds which really helped to get smooth and peaceful experience in the park. Great shout outs to you Geoffrey and literally because of you I stayed one more day just to explore the city!