Waimangu Volcanic Valley is Rotorua's premier tourist attraction and a ‘must do’ eco-experience when you visit Rotorua. The exciting thermal attraction and sightseeing tours include unique ecology, rare botany and fascinating geothermal features such as steaming volcanic crater lakes. A protected scenic reserve and wildlife refuge, Waimangu Volcanic Valley geothermal park encompasses beautiful Lake Rotomahana and is set in pristine New Zealand bush. Waimangu Volcanic Valley is just 20 minutes south of Rotorua and 40 minutes north of Taupo. Self-guided eco-tours and walks through this geothermal park are offered, from a 45 minute walk to an extended 4 hours of discovery through this amazing Valley.
Important Tour Details: Tour Name: Full Waimangu Experience Departs/ Finishes: 587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua. Phone: +64 7 366 6137 Check-in: 10 minutes prior departure. Length of tour: takes 3+ hours What to bring: Camera, rain jacket, required medication, warm top, walking shoes. What is provided: Entrance for self-guided walk, 45 min boat cruise around Lake Rotomahana.
Easy walks of varying lengths and duration along volcanic crater walkways, highlighting geothermal features, mainly downhill and flat, with an optional hike on the Mt Haszard Trail (an uphill bush trail). The amazing brilliant blue lake of Inferno Crater, silica terraces, sizzling hot waters, hot springs and geysers are all set in a natural environment.
A 45 minute cruise around Lake Rotomahana, with its own separate, very active, geothermal system that can be viewed on from Waimangu's vessel, the Ariki Moana. There is a commentary in English during the cruise and passengers will also have guide sheets to read about what they are viewing. Not to be missed, Lake Rotomahana is a bird refuge and have.
Easy walks of varying lengths along volcanic crater walkways, mainly downhill and flat, viewing awesome geothermal sights, with an optional easy hike on Mt Haszard's uphill bush trail; followed by a 45 minute cruise on the Lake Rotomahana which features it separate, very active geothermal system. Lake Rotomahana is a refuge for birdlife.
