7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga | 7 hours

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7hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour - Departs Tauranga
2 Adults x $144.39
$288.78
Approx Total
$288.78
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 4 Kilometer walk down the valley
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 45 min boat ride on Lake Rotomahana
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Local Driver / Guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Entry into Waimangu Volcanic Valley
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • No swimming on this tour

Overview

Leaving Tauranga you head south through rolling farmland and forestry, past Lake Rotorua and on to the magical Waimangu Valley where your guide will take you through the world’s youngest geothermal valley. Starting at the head of the valley you will wind your way down the 4 klm walk, passing a range of geothermal activity, hot springs, volcanic craters, and wildlife. Some highlights to look out for include the world's largest hot spring, and the brilliant blue Inferno Crater. The trails ultimately lead you down to the lake, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing 45 minute cruise around the tranquil waters of Lake Rotomahana. On the cruise, you'll encounter stunning geothermal activity only accessible by boat, as well as rare native birdlife, and stunning views across the lake at the imposing Mount Tarawera. You can also listen to the onboard commentary of the historic stories of the lake, and hear about the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption that covered and destroyed the pink and white terraces.

Itinerary

  • Mount Maunganui

    This geothermal experience tour completely immerses you in the unique environment of Waimangu Volcanic Valley. The tour starts with a drive through the suburb of Mount Maunganui with the iconic landmark mountain where you will hear the Maori legend of how Mauao got his name. See one of New Zealand’s most popular beaches "The Mount Main Beach" home of surfing, professional beach volleyball and surf lifesaving competitions. Listen to the history of the Bay of Plenty and hear how the first peoples to arrive here made this beautiful place their home.

    2 hours

  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley

    Leaving Tauranga you head south through rolling farmland and forestry, past Lake Rotorua and on to the magical Waimangu Valley where your guide will take you through the world’s youngest geothermal valley. Starting at the head of the valley you will wind your way down a 4 kilometer pathway, passing a range of geothermal activity, hot springs, volcanic craters, nature and wildlife. Some highlights to look out for include the world's largest hot spring, and the brilliant blue Inferno Crater.

    2 hours

  • Lake Rotoma

    The trails ultimately lead you down to the lake, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing 45 minute cruise around the tranquil waters of Lake Rotomahana. Throughout the cruise, you'll encounter stunning geothermal activity only accessible by boat, as well as rare native birdlife, and stunning views across the lake at the imposing Mount Tarawera. You can also listen to the onboard commentary of the historic stories of the lake, and hear about the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption that covered and destroyed the pink and white terraces. After a short bus ride back up the valley there is time to shop and grab a bite to eat before heading back to Tauranga.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

27 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Wonder filled day

Published on Mar, 2025

This was a great tour! On the ride to volcanic springs and lake, we stopped at a kiwi farm and learned about that. Then we arrived at the volcanic area and had a terrific walk through the craters, seeing and learning about the hot springs and waters. We took a short boat ride on the lake and saw where the great white and pink terraces had once stood. A totally fun and wonderful filled day.

Great Tour with a Great Guide!

Published on Feb, 2025

When our cruise ship docked in Port Rotorua last month, we took this 7-hr Waimangu Geothermal Valley and Lake Rotomahana Tour with Wicked Wanders, booked via Viator before leaving home. The day was beautiful and the tour was as wonderful as advertised! Robert picked us up at the port with other couples. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and answered everyone’s questions. We moved at a comfortable pace and were never rushed. The boat ride on the lake was also very well done with the captain narrating along the way. Robert kept the schedule and we were back at the port in a timely manner. The only thing that was bothersome about our tour that day (and completely NOT Robert’s fault) was having this mother and her adult daughter walking alongside us -- as though they were part of our group. The mother asked Robert a lot of questions and he was very kind to answer her. In the beginning, our group tolerated their presence, but as the day went on, it became bit much. The mother especially took gazillion photos of her daughter and sometimes acted like we were in her way. Had the mother offered Robert something at the end, it would’ve been more acceptable, but the only thing she offered him was her cough drops. While you can walk the park on your own, book this tour to have more meaningful visit. It makes a world of difference to have an experienced guide to lead the way.

Give Yourself the Gift of Geothermal Activity

Published on Feb, 2025

Truly phenomenal experience seeing so much geothermal activity in one area. The area is beautiful. The tree ferns are beautiful. The area is unique and we saw a lot of black swans in the lake. We went for a boat ride around the lake. Would highly recommend.

Geothermal Tour - Fantastic!

Published on Feb, 2025

Fabulous once in a lifetime geothermal experience…Russell was fun, funny, and immensely knowledgeable. Don’t miss this great day!

Very good guide....

Published on Feb, 2025

Very good guide. Exceptional experience. A venture that is a good way to see NZ away from the coast!

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