Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Wai-O-Tapu in Rotorua is the gateway to New Zealands natural volcanic environment.

Experience the raw power and beauty of towering geysers, boiling mud, huge volcanic craters, giant mineral terraces and colourful volcanic lakes.

Visitors can choose from three different walks to explore this thermal wonderland, along safe, walkways that are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Along these picturesque walkways pause to take in information that explain in detail the workings of the geothermal fault lines of New Zealand.