Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako
Overview
A unique natural geothermal attraction, situated between Rotorua and Taupo. View up close, geysers, mud pools, hot springs, silica terraces, New Zealand's natural bush and a very rare thermal cave. Said to be "Arguably the Best Thermal in New Zealand".
The attraction is a self guided walk of 2.5kms and takes between 1 and 1.5 hours to complete. Open 365 days of the year (including Christmas Day) from 8m through to 4:30pm. A short return ferry trip to the attraction is included and runs on demand.
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Self guided tour
- Return ferry rides on demand
- Entry/Admission - Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park
What to expect
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Stop At: Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park, 494 Orakeikorako Road, 3083 New Zealand
Orakei Korako boasts the most active geysers of any geothermal park in New Zealand. Up to 23 active natural geysers play freely through the area, which is constantly changing. Marvel at the number of boiling hot springs and the vibrant colours all around you, or take a native bushwalk through this untouched geothermal paradise. The Lonely Planet Guide describes Orakei Korako as "...arguably the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- QualMark Covid clean certificate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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greag and beautiful place. If you don´t like geotermical activity places, that´s not a place for you.
greag and beautiful place. If you don´t like geotermical activity places, that´s not a place for you.An amazing, awe-inspiring geothermal experience away from the crowds. Wonderful colours on the rocks, bubbling pools of water and mud. It’s a self-guided tour but clearly signed and explained. The short ferry trip across the lake gives added interest to the trip.
An amazing, awe-inspiring geothermal experience away from the crowds. Wonderful colours on the rocks, bubbling pools of water and mud. It’s a self-guided tour but clearly signed and explained. The short ferry trip across the lake gives added interest to the trip.Really fascinating way to spend a couple of hours. Very clearly signposted (in lots of different languages!) a highlight of our NZ holiday!
Really fascinating way to spend a couple of hours. Very clearly signposted (in lots of different languages!) a highlight of our NZ holiday!I found this park accidentally and we decided to go there instead of another place. I didn't regret a minute. It takes a few minute boat ride to cross the lake. The trail is well maintained, going slightly up and down. The colors! Oh, those colors. The cave is magnificent. Couple of the spots jus...
I found this park accidentally and we decided to go there instead of another place. I didn't regret a minute. It takes a few minute boat ride to cross the lake. The trail is well maintained, going slightly up and down. The colors! Oh, those colors. The cave is magnificent. Couple of the spots just to seat and enjoy the view.We have been to Orakei Korako several times and always return whenever we are in the Rotorua-Taupo area. It is about a 50 minute drive from Rotorua, or about 30 minutes from Taupo. A bit out of the way, tucked away quite a distance from the main road. This makes it a bit special. You access the a...
We have been to Orakei Korako several times and always return whenever we are in the Rotorua-Taupo area. It is about a 50 minute drive from Rotorua, or about 30 minutes from Taupo. A bit out of the way, tucked away quite a distance from the main road. This makes it a bit special. You access the actual thermal area by boat from the visitor entrance, where there is a small souvenir shop. It is just a few minutes across the lake. The boat runs on demand. We spent about 90 minutes walking through the thermal area. There is a well marked route, which is a loop so you are covering different territory on the way back. The far end is more of a nature walk, with less geothermal activity, but quite an impressive cave and some mud pools. The part nearest where the boat drops you is quite impressive with colours and a variety of geothermal activity. We like this geothermal area and would return.We decided to go here 1 morning and what a lovely surprise! The views are stunning and you won't see anything like it anywhere else. Paths are really well maintained. A must see
We decided to go here 1 morning and what a lovely surprise! The views are stunning and you won't see anything like it anywhere else. Paths are really well maintained. A must see