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Experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, mud heals, and steam disappears into the clouds above!
Named “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World” by TripAdvisor, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal area. Thousands of years in the making, this stunning landscape is nestled within a natural bush setting through which self-guided walks take between 30 and 75 minutes. The range of geothermal activity is extensive and includes huge volcanic craters formed by collapsing ground, steaming vents, sinter terrace formations, coloured hot and cold water springs among which is the world famous Champagne Pool.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Auckland, , New Zealand
Experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, mud heals, and steam disappears into the clouds above!
Named “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World” by TripAdvisor, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal area. Thousands of years in the making, this stunning landscape is nestled within a natural bush setting through which self-guided walks take between 30 and 75 minutes. The range of geothermal activity is extensive and includes huge volcanic craters formed by collapsing ground, steaming vents, sinter terrace formations, coloured hot and cold water springs among which is the world famous Champagne Pool.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lady Knox Geyser, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
Presented daily at 10.15am is the eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser and ever active is the nearby “Mud Pool” where bubbling mud is always evident. Finish off your experience with a trip to the Mud Pool. A visit to Wai-O-Tapu isn’t complete without it! The Mud Pool is located at the site of a large mud volcano that was destroyed by erosion in the 1920’s. You’ll discover why Rotorua is nicknamed “Sulphur City” here… the pungent smell is due to dense sulphur deposits from the region’s hot bubbling mud pools.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
Named “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World” by TripAdvisor, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal area. Thousands of years in the making, this stunning landscape is nestled within a natural bush setting through which self-guided walks take between 30 and 75 minutes. The range of geothermal activity is extensive and includes huge volcanic craters formed by collapsing ground, steaming vents, sinter terrace formations, coloured hot and cold water springs among which is the world famous Champagne Pool.
Duration: 3 hours
