Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, North Island, New Zealand

4.5 (8.684 reviews) Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #12 in North Island Hot Springs & Geysers

Geological wonder you cannot miss!

"One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World" Trip Advisor THOUSANDS OF YEARS IN THE MAKING, explore spectacular nature at New Zealand's most colourful natural volcanic area. Walk at your own pace - view the unique Champagne Pool, Sinter Terrace formations, Steaming Ground, Bubbling Mud, Expansive Vistas, Huge Volcanic Craters. The Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15am. Excellent facilities at modern Visitor Centre. We are a cashless site, accepting all major credit and EFTPOS cards.
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Address

201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand

Mobile

+64 7-366 6333

Website

http://www.waiotapu.co.nz

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 06, 2024, 5:08

User Ratings

4.5 based on (8.684 reviews)

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Reviews

4gedwards45 5:00 PM Jan 11, 2023
Fantastic Day - plenty to see
Went for a long day trip from Auckland (about 2 1/2 hours) and was worth the trip. First stop was the Lady Knox Geyser. You have to be there by 10am as the guide talks to the history of the site and then provides some product that makes the geyser performed on cue (a little manufactured but still good to see). A big crowd as COVID restrictions now lifted and then headed off to the self guided tour and was not disappointed. The steam and hot underground water / lakes / mud was superb and the only comment I would make is that the sign posts for the key sites are too brief and more information would be helpful. Well worth a visit and the teenage family really enjoyed.
5Elaine Jones 5:00 PM Dec 4, 2022
Best Geyser in town!!!!
Beautiful geothermal park with the stunning Lady Knox geyser....it is the best I have seen rising several metres for a good long while! Joelle presented the geyser and its history in superb style and treated us to a Maori song as we waited with excitement and anticipation for it to erupt! There was good access to the geyser for those with limited mobility. Joelle also very kindly came to my rescue with a wheelchair when my back locked and I was unable to walk back to my car. I can't thank her enough for her kindness and understanding of my embarrassing predicament!