Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park - The Hidden Valley
Orakei Korako translated means" The Place of Adorning".
Wander through a valley of unbelievable colour, of bubbling hot springs, gushing geysers and unimaginable natural beauty preserved by its isolation from the outside world. Scenes from the BBCs Natural History Series "Walking with Dinosaurs" were filmed at Orakei Korako. Ruatapu Cave, one of only two geothermal caves known to exist in the world, is an experience not to be missed, 120 feet down, a thermal mirror pool is situated at the bottom.
Lonely Planet Travellers Guide writes . . . "Orakei Korako is possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand and one of the finest in the world"
Access to Orakei Korako is by boat, at no extra charge. Boats do not run to a timetable, so you may visit the valley as soon as you arrive if you wish. Average sightseeing time is about 1 hour.
Hours of Operation: Open from 8am. Last boat trip to the thermal area leaves 4.30pm in summer and 4pm in winter.
Transport is available by Paradise Tours Shuttle from Taupo, Floatplane service is available from Rotorua and Taupo Lakefronts. NZ River Jet, jetboat tours depart from State Highway 5.
We offer FREE Overnight Campervan parking.
Qualmark Visitor Endorsed Activity
Contact details
- Phone:
- +64 (07) 378 3131
- Fax:
- +64 (07) 378 0371
- Address:
- 494 Orakei Korako Road
Taupo
Private Bag 3019
Rotorua - Distance:
- 38.95km from Rotorua
This is the shortest distance from the Tourism Rotorua Information and Travel Office to this operator, but does not necessarily represent the exact route travelled by road. - Email:
- ok@reap.org.nz
- Web:
- www.orakeikorako.co.nz
- Bookings:
- Direct to operator via email OR
Online inquiry via i-SITE - Affiliations:
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