Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
Get picked up around 8-8:30 AM. See New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool, then enjoy a 1-hour guided walk through Wai-O-Tapu's colorful hot springs.
Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt at 10:15 AM.
Afterward, your guide will explain the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption in Waimangu Volcanic Valley during another 1-hour guided walk through its active hot springs. Have lunch at Waimangu Cafe around 12 PM (30min) before being dropped off by 1pm.
Please note: Lunch is not include in price
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Specialized infant seats are available. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wait outside the Rydges hotel entrance at 8:30 AM. There's plenty of free parking available in and around the back of the hotel.
We offer pick-up from all Rotorua accommodations within city limits at the times listed below. If your accommodation isn't listed, please meet us at the nearest available pick-up point.
Please Note: We do not offer pick-up from the Port of Tauranga or Auckland.
8:05 AM: Black Swan, On the Point, Koura Lodge, Bella Vista, Awa Hotel, Red Rock
8:10 AM: Tasman HP, Novotel, Regent, Ibis
8:15 AM: Haka House, Pullman, Princes Gate, Quest
8:20 AM: Millennium, Sudima, Rotorua Central Backpackers
8:25 AM: Silver Fern, Regal Palms, Devonwood, Capri on Fenton, Arawa Park Hotel, Arista, Thermal Oak, Kings of Peace
8:30 AM: Thermal Holiday Park, Distinction, Rydges