If you have purchased a ticket online go straight to the lady knox geyser. Below is my guide to help you plan your visit to wai o tapu geothermal park. Wai o tapu is a cashless site so make sure you have a credit, or debit card, available for your visit. Youll save loads when you secure one of our package deals. See all 37 wai o tapu thermal wonderland tickets and tours on viator. Waiotapu wonderland entrance including champagne pool, artist pallet. We used this service to travel from rotorua to hobbiton and back. Once landed, you will ferry across the river and begin your landbased tour. Experience a day of wonder and discovery as you visit two of new zealands most fascinating geothermal locations in just a day. Discuss wai o tapu travel with tripadvisor travelers.
Waiotapu thermal wonderland, a mustvisit attraction. Wai o tapu thermal wonderland is a spectacular showcase of new zealands most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of volcanic activity. Wai o tapu s website indicates that it is not necessary to book in advance, but i didnt see anything on the others. The who is closely monitoring the coronavirus and more information can be found here. As we entered the thermal wonderland my sense of otherworldliness only grew. Open 365 days of the year including all public holidays. See all 38 wai o tapu thermal wonderland tickets and tours on viator. With well defined tracks and a series of different walks tracks you can choose which of the parks features you want to see.
With your flights, hotels and activities all bundled together, youll have plenty left over to spend on tours and experiences. Check out the best tours and activities to experience waiotapu thermal wonderland. Explore it all with this halfday wai o tapu shuttle. A short drive approximately 20 minutes south of rotorua, will bring you to the park, which is considered to be one of new zealands most diverse geothermal attractions. We recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot since wai o tapu thermal wonderland can get crowded. After picking you up from your accommodation in rotorua well head out to this amazing natural wonders, traveling along the thermal highway. Its first visitors started coming in the late 1880s, and nowadays it remains one of new zealands most unique natural attraction. Your guide takes you to wai o tapu geothermal wonderland, which is famous for bubbling hot springs, the largest mud pool in new zealand, and lady knox geyser. Waiotapu thermal wonderland new zealand visit tips. This name refers to one of the worlds oldest and most famous geothermal parks. A question that is commonly asked in the emails you write to me. Wai o tapu is the best of geothermal rotorua new zealand filled with collapsed craters, boiling pools of mud, colourful mineral deposits, and rising steam. Waiotapu thermal wonderland is about 30 kilometres 19 miles south of rotorua. Waiotapu thermal wonderland, a mustvisit attraction near rotorua if youre traveling around the north island of new zealand, a visit to waiotapu thermal wonderland is a must have experience.
Waiotapu thermal wonderland is open daily 365 days of the year including all public holidays. Alternatively, ticket purchases are available at the visitor centre. Discover the surreal volcanic landscape of wai o tapu thermal wonderland, a natural geothermal area stretching over 18 sq km 7 sq mi. If you found this useful, you can book your waiotapu thermal. Waiotapu is located about 20 minutes outside of rotorua, so if you dont have a car, youll need to arrange and budget for transportation. Find hotels near wai o tapu thermal wonderland, new zealand online. Busbud helps you find a bus from rotorua to waiotapu. The star attraction at waiotapu thermal wonderland is the. New zealands most colourful geothermal attraction just a short drive from either rotorua or taupo. Head south along sh 5 the thermal explorer highway towards taupo for 27km until you reach the waiotapu tavern.
Rotorua wai o tapu waimangu rotorua visit one of the most unique regions in new zealand, the wai o tapu thermal wonderland, with a short but fantastic morning tour from rotorua. Especially when you can see and smell the geothermal activity for free or for considerably cheaper all throughout rotorua. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with wifi, and receive snacks and bottled water. Then turn left opposite the tavern and travel 2km to the attraction. Travel to some of dunedins top attractions with headfirst travel. Devils bath and other geothermal wonders before we travel back to auckland. Have you got any questions about visiting waiotapu or travelling around new zealand. Chat live or call 18004543743 any time for help booking your hotels near wai o tapu. The waiotapu thermal wonderland new zealands geothermal.
It is located in rotorua, a muchloved city that attracts people from all over the world. The visitor centre by the entrance has a cafe and gift shop. Waiotapu thermal wonderland discount save 10% backpacker. Plan your visit hours, directions, parking, sightseeing waiotapu. Wai o tapu is a highlight of geothermal rotorua new zealand filled with collapsed craters, boiling pools of mud, colourful mineral deposits, and rising steam. Experience new zealands famous wai o tapu thermal wonderland. Choose one of three selfguided trails, each of which boasts numerous colorful lakes, rock formations, and mud pools. The wai o tapu thermal wonderland is probably the most famous geothermal park in rotorua new zealand thanks to the famous champagne pool. The attraction is open daily and has an admission fee. I slept during a good bit, so it didnt bother me too much.
Please consult government travel advisories before booking. We make sure you can find a bus service from rotorua to waiotapu from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip. Opening hours map directions travel times parking what else. Prices on our website are valid if you purchase services in the same session. You can also book and pay online but there is no online facility for wheelchair users to receive a discount so you will pay more. You will get to experience 2 geothermal regions in rotorua and the only authentic living maori village sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, wai o tapu is considered to be new zealands most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. For a full list of all our services and to book online click here. Rotorua small group tour including waiotapu from auckland return trip. Renowned for its geothermal activity, rotoruas landscape is alive with boiling mud pools, geysers and thermal creations formed over a million years ago.
Is waiotapu worth the money, or is it just another. Wai o tapu, new zealands geothermal wonderland on 19 february, 2014 a few miles south of the town of rotorua, on the north island of new zealand, lies a very special place. Hotels near waiotapu thermal wonderland best travel deals. Leaving wai o tapu we descend to follow the waikato river to the hidden valley of orakei korako. An area in which the landscape has been sculptured by geothermal activity and where unique volcanic features can be viewed from well defined tracks. Wai o tapu geothermal wonderland combo tour zealandier tours. If you require assistance please contact your book me travel ltd. Book with backpacker deals and get the best wai o tapu discount. Waiotapu thermal wonderland of north island new zealand. But it is also home to the lady knox geyser, mud pools and surprising fluorescent colors ponds.
Book a hotel near waiotapu thermal wonderland, waiotapu. Waiotapu forum, travel discussion for waiotapu, new. Headfirst travel po box 434 dunedin 9054 aotearoa new zealand ph. New zealands most diverse and extensive collection of geothermal attractions, wai o tapu boasts a range of breathtaking must see natural wonders and is the ultimate way to experience the breathtaking beauty of rotoruas unique and fascinating geothermal system. Aa members receive additional discounts on selected accommodation and packages. Visit waiotapu thermal wonderland on your trip to rotorua. Head north along sh 5 the thermal explorer highway towards rotorua for 53km. Find hotels near wai o tapu thermal wonderland, nz online. Walkway, we suggest checking out bookme and grabone as they often offer. Voted one of the 20 most surreal places in the world by trip advisor, wai o tapu thermal wonderland is well worth a visit. Wai o tapu customers connect at wai o tapu tavern to headfirst travel bus. Beginning with a convenient pick up, youll travel through the stunning waikato. Turn right where signposted and travel a further 1km to wai o tapu thermal wonderland.
My husband and i will be in new zealand in september and are trying to narrow down the attractions we want to visit. Being afforded the opportunity to write books and articles about this grand land, michael gets away often to the locales he loves, accompanied by his inquisitive young family and the gentle phrase. We leave early as weve planned a stop half way to visit wai o tapu park, a thermal wonderland as it markets itself. Bus rotorua waiotapu find the cheapest tickets busbud.
If you log off our website, prices may be different next time you log on. If you book with viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Waiotapu thermal wonderland have wheelchair will travel. Wai o tapu is a stunning geothermal area that people claimed to be the most colorful nature you will ever see. Wai o tapu, sacred waters in maori, is a thermal wonderland in new zealand. Come and experience new zealands most colourful geothermal attraction. Turn left opposite the tavern and travel 2km to reach wai o tapu thermal wonderland. Waiotapu is a must do trip for anyone traveling through rotorua. Hotels near wai o tapu thermal wonderland, new zealand. Return morning trip from rotorua to wai o tapu thermal wonderland. In the rotorua area, we want to visit the buried village of te wairoa, whakarewarewa, and wai o tapu. During the wai o tapu day tour, our guests are given the freedom to explore the park themselves.
Wear trainers or hiking boots as the terrain here is rugged and rocky. Flights to wai o tapu restaurants near wai o tapu things to do in wai o tapu wai o tapu travel forum wai o tapu photos wai o tapu map wai o tapu travel guide all wai o tapu hotels. Wai o tapu is home to new zealands most spectacular showcase of geothermal activity. Travel north along the thermal explorer highway sh 5 towards rotorua for 53km 40 mins drive. Everything you need to know about wai o tapu rotorua. Experience the famous and magical lord of the rings hobbiton movie set and the geothermal wonders of rotorua including wai o tapu geothermal park rated as one of the most surreal places on earth. Michael larsen was instantly taken with new zealand travel. If you found this useful, you can book your wai o tapu thermal wonderland tickets here. One day itinerary for rotorua, new zealand explore the. One of the 20 most surreal places in the world by trip advisor. Waiotapu thermal wonderland option to add waimangu, hobbiton or. Geothermal attractions thecuriouskiwi nz travel blog.
Wai o tapu thermal wonderland an informative guide 2019. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with wifi and electrical outlets. When it comes to finding hotels near wai o tapu thermal wonderland, an orbitz specialist can help you find the right property for you. Visit waiotapu thermal wonderland in waiotapu expedia. Tips before you go for summer, winter, fall, spring. Experience hot springs, gushing geysers and the natural beauty of this geothermal wonderland. There are so many reasons to book your waiotapu thermal wonderland vacation package with travelocity. Things to do in waiotapu local travel tips, maps, weather, restaurants, events, activities, attractions. Experience the magic of the lord of the rings hobbiton movie set and rotorua. Luckily there are plenty of transportation and tour options available. Visit waiotapu bookmes travel guide for waiotapu, new. Besides the carved walkways, boardwalks, wooden bridges and platforms, wai o tapu showcases natural boiling and cold mud pools, collapsed craters, steaming fumaroles, waterfalls, geysers and sulfur mounds created by volcanic activities. Discover how much the bus trip from rotorua to waiotapu will. Wai o tapu is maori name that literally means sacred waters.
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