New Zealand · GEOTHERMAL EXPERIENCES IN ROTORUA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 6 geothermal experiences in Rotorua worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Full-day Wai-O-Tapu entry near Rotorua, including Lady Knox Geyser around 10:30am, plus self-guided geothermal walks.
“What a fantastic place to visit. really enjoyed the experience. Easy to book on the app, overall we highly recommend a visit.”
Rotorua’s Hell’s Gate Mud Bath and Spa: 20 min thermal mud, sulphur pools, cool plunge, reserve views. $53 per person.
“The mud bath was so relaxing! I then went to the hot pools and kicked back for a bit. Ended the morning with a cold plunge and that was truly invigorating! would recommend”
Wai-O-Tapu near Rotorua delivers technicolor geothermal pools, the 10:15am Lady Knox geyser show, and easy self-guided trails.
“Fun and interest place with some unique pools and formations. I’d say if you have been to Yellowstone you may be underwhelmed, but there were enough different things to make the short drive worth it if you are in Rotorua. Lady Knox gRead more”
Half-day Rotorua geothermal tour with guided walks at Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu, plus the Lady Knox geyser show at 10:15 AM.
“The tour to through the volcano valley was amazing! Our tour guide Clint was so informative and friendly!”
Rotorua’s Hell’s Gate geothermal walk shows boiling mud, fumaroles, and hot waterfalls, with optional guided tours and Māori carving.
“Our tour guide was Liam and I tell you what he was the best tour guide I have ever had. If I were to come back again I want Liam to be my tour guide again. He was very informative, friendly and humorous. Just a very lovely character.”
Rotorua’s Big Four in one day, with guided Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu walks, Lady Knox at 10:15, plus Te Puia culture.
“Very interesting and our guide had time for everyone who a question”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
