Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
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Port
Tauranga (Rotorua), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$279.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Embark on a guided tour with some time to explore on your own. Your journey takes you through the heart of one of the most remarkable geothermal parks in the world, offering an enriching blend of natural splendor, scientific insight, and cultural history.
Travel to Rotorua to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of New Zealand's geothermal wonders at Wai-o-Tapu. Your adventure begins with a warm welcome from a knowledgeable local guide, who will set the stage for understanding Wai-o-Tapu's stunning features. Extraordinary landscapes are shaped by centuries of volcanic activity. See the renowned Champagne Pool -- a large hot spring famous for its brilliant orange color created by high concentrations of iron and arsenic. The park's bubbling mud pools contain superheated water that interacts with volcanic gases at the surface to create a mesmerizing display of frothy, splashing mud. The Devil's Bath is a strikingly acidic pool, vivid green in color. Your guide will share insights into the geological processes and the sulfur and other minerals that create this surreal green hue. The Sinter Terraces -- cascading mineral formations shaped by the deposit of minerals over time -- create a stunning visual display.
Enjoy a hangi lunch cooked in the ground by a local Maori chef.
Notes:
The smell of sulfur permeates the air in Rotorua and can be strong at times. Travel time is 1.5 hours each way.