Difficulty

moderate

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate physical fitness needed for walking varied terrain including some uneven surfaces and gentle slopes.

Overview

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal marvels on the Eco-Thermal AfternoonTour, a 5-hour guided journey through steaming mud pools, geysers, and colorful mineral terraces wrapped in rich Māori heritage. Experience nature’s power up close in an eco-conscious adventure.

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Eco-Thermal AfternoonTour

Adult NZ$200, Child NZ$155 | 5 Hour Tour | 8:00AM

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Date

Fri, Oct 17

Travelers

2

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About This Adventure

See it all, the ultimate volcanic and geothermal Rotorua Tour.

Rates

Adult: NZ$200 per person
Child (age 5-15): NZ$155 per person
Under Five: Free of Charge

Times

7 Days a Week / 8am - 12:30pm

Duration:

4 Hours

About

Learn about our huge colourful hot springs, erupting geysers and active boiling mud pools, spectacular volcanoes and lush native forest. All on a fully guided 1/2 day tour in Rotorua. These are small group tours no more than 15 people. Medium level of fitness required.

Visit Rotorua’s most natural and popular geothermal parks.

Wai O Tapu
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Boiling Mud Pools

The tour departs daily 1pm and returns 5pm. Pick up from accommodation then drive through forestry and farmland to NZ’s largest boiling mud pool. Your guide will then show you a series of colourful hot springs and volcanic features at Wai-o-tapu.

Next a short drive to the Waimangu Volcanic valley where your guide will explain the Mt Tarawera eruption which blew open this spectacular, bush covered, geothermal park, winner of NZ Eco Tourism Award 2001.

Adventure Tips

Stay on Marked Paths

Stick to designated trails to protect delicate geothermal features and for your own safety due to unstable ground.

Bring Water and Sun Protection

Dehydration and sunburn are risks when exploring exposed geothermal areas; carry water and wear sunscreen.

Wear Sturdy Footwear

Uneven and sometimes slippery terrain requires solid hiking shoes or boots for confidence and safety.

Respect Māori Cultural Sites

Treat all cultural areas and stories shared by guides with respect; avoid touching sacred sites.

Local Insights

Wildlife

New Zealand fantail commonly flits through the area
Kea parrots occasionally spotted in surrounding forests

History

Rotorua has been central to Māori culture for centuries, with geothermal features playing a key role in traditional life and mythology.

Conservation

Visitors are encouraged to follow strict guidelines to minimize impact on fragile geothermal features and native habitats, supporting ongoing ecosystem preservation.