Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Rotomahana Boat Cruises
In geological terms, Waimangu Volcanic Valley was created this morning! It is the world's newest geothermal system, and the only one wholly created within written history. Today it is a Scenic Reserve and a Wild Life Refuge administered by New Zealand's Department of Conservation with Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ltd, where you can experience Frying Pan Lake, the world's largest hot water spring; Inferno Crater with its mysterious geyser action; and Cathedral Rocks which vent billowing clouds of steam and more.
Waimangu as a destination is suitable for all ages and fitness levels with a choice of easy walks, advanced hikes and a boat cruise. Activities range from 45 minutes to over 4 hours.
- Waimangu Walking Tour. Inspect awe-inspiring volcanic activity & thermally adapted plants. Learn the explosive history of Waimangu. Stunning up close detail plus dramatic panoramas. Open 8.30am daily. Last admission 3.45pm (4.45pm Jan).
- Rotomahana Boat Cruise. Cruise on beautiful Lake Rotomahana. Learn the history of the Tarawera eruption & view the lake-edge volcanic activity only seen from the boat. Departs visitor centre daily 10 & 11am, 12.50, 1.30, 2.25 & 3.15pm (4.10pm Jan).
- Waimangu/Rotomahana walk/boat cruise. Follow crater walkways at leisure, join Lake Rotomahana cruise & shuttle bus back to entrance. Includes passage, shuttle bus, valley & boat cruise interpretation. Open 8.30am daily. Last admission 2pm (3pm Jan).
Our Visitor Centre houses a quality gift shop and a modern cafe offering a wide range of delicious hot and cold foods and drinks.
Contact details
- Contact:
- Harvey James
- Phone:
- +64 (07) 366 6137
- Fax:
- +64 (07) 366 6607
- Address:
- 587 Waimangu Road
Rotorua 3073
PO Box 6141
Rotorua
3043 - Email:
- nature@waimangu.co.nz
- Web:
- www.waimangu.co.nz
- Inquiries:
- Direct to operator via email
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