Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk

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Explore the raw beauty of the world's youngest geothermal site on a self-guided, ecology-focused adventure among the craters of the spectacular Waimangu Volcanic Valley.

Explore the raw beauty of the world's youngest geothermal site on a self-guided, ecology-focused adventure among the craters of the spectacular Waimangu Volcanic Valley.

Highlights

  • Breathtaking views over crater lakes, silica terraces and the volcanic valley
  • Spectacular natural colours
  • Home to Frying Pan Lake - one of the world's largest hot water springs
  • Rare and unusual plant life in the regenerating native forest
  • Learn the history of the world's youngest geothermal valley

Explore the raw beauty of the world's youngest geothermal site on a self-guided, ecology-focused adventure among the craters of the spectacular Waimangu Volcanic Valley.

This exciting geothermal attraction has a very unique ecology with rare botany and plenty of fascinating geothermal features to explore.

See the Hypnotic steam rising from the Echo Crater, marvel at the stunning Frying Pan Lake (the world's largest hot water spring), and take in the beauty and dazzling blue of the Inferno Crater hot lake. The newly forming silica terraces are also a highlight not to be missed.

Waimagu Volcanic Valley is a protected scenic reserve and includes the beautiful Lake Rotomahana. The entire valley is shrouded in pristine native forest providing sanctuary for a wide variety of New Zealand birdlife.

At any stage during your walk, you can jump on board a courtesy shuttle which regularly circles the valley back to the Waimangu Visitor Centre.

There are a range of walking options for all abilities and ambitions including:

Easy Walking

A range of easy, mainly downhill walkways through pristine native bush, teeming with spectacular birdlife and geothermal highlights. Encounter hot pools, steaming volcanic craters, newly forming silica terraces, rare geothermal plants and the multi-coloured rocks of this mysterious and beautiful valley.

Mt Haszard Hiking Trail

If your looking for a bit more of an expedition opt for an invigorating hike along the Mt Haszard Hiking Trail taking you high above the valley floor with superb panoramic views of the unique landscape.

Beginning at the inferno crater the Mt Haszard trail follows parts of the original Waimangu walking route from the early 1900's when visitors came to view the Waimangu Geyser erupting.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley is just 20 minutes South of Rotorua or 40 minutes North of Taupo.

Click here for the Full Day Experience including Lake Rotomahana Cruise

Adult $65.00
Child $35.00 (6-16 years)
Family Pass $235.00 (2 Adults + 3 Children)

What's included

  • Walking trails between 1.5km and 4km
  • Complimentary shuttle bus between stops

Location

  • 587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua, New Zealand.

  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley is just 20 minutes South of Rotorua or 40 minutes North of Taupo.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Important: Waimangu Volcanic Valley allows a 30 minute grace period before and after the discounted booking time. Opening time is 8:30am every morning and last entry is at 3:30pm. Outside of this grace period you will have to pay the difference in rate to enter.

    Cancellations within 24 hours non-refundable. Not suitable for wheelchair users.

    FREE entry for children under 5 years.

    Please Note: Suitable footwear and a degree of fitness is required for the Mt Haszard Trail, which is steep and rough in places and isn't suitable for children, pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Available Bookings from 27 Dec to 9 Jan 2025

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beluga from South Korea wrote on 06 May 2024

정말 강력추천합니다!

와이오타푸 써말렌드를 다녀와서 혹시 비슷하진 않을까 걱정했는데, 전혀 달라요. 와이오타푸가 조금더 테마파크같고 아기자기 하다면 와이망구볼캐닉밸리는 정말 대자연을 볼수있어요! 돌아오느길은 버스타고 돌아올수있어 참좋앗습니다.

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changwoos1 from South Korea wrote on 02 April 2024

조용한가운데 산책

첫번째 입장으로 조용한 가운데 지열지대 산책을 한 것이 오래도록 기억에 남을것 같다 코스설명이 잘되어 있어 코스대로 이동하기 쉬웠고 시간여유가 없어 호수를 못간 것이 아쉬운 점으로 남는다

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sunok CHOI from South Korea wrote on 08 October 2017

뉴질랜드의 또 다른 모습

화산지대를 방문해서 유황도 보고 펄펄 끓는 분출수도 보고, 호기심에 옆으로 흐르는 가는 물에 손을 살짝 담갔다가 '앗!! 뜨거!!', 지나가던 분이 아침에 와서 커피넣고 아래에 컵 놓아두면 한잔의 커피를 즐길 수 있다고 농담도 하고 가신다. 새로운 뉴질랜드를 본 기분이다. 너무 즐겁고 황홀한 광경이였다

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ediem from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2023

Awesome

Really enjoyed it. Our mobility is restricted so we were pleased to see the walk was divided into 3 section and there were 3 bus stops . We sonly walked the 1.5km to the first busstop, then hopped on the bus for the rest of tje way. The walking path was good and mostly downhill for the bit we did, but there are several steep bits where we had to take our time. Was seating along the way and information boards which along with information on yoir map, gave plenty of information. The sights were amazing, and i think the first section would have been the best.. woild definitely visit again to do the other parts and the lake cruise. Well worth a visit.

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Sharlaine from New Zealand wrote on 13 October 2024

12-10-2024

This is a beautiful relaxing walk . Lots to see ,good tracks and a bus ride back was a bonus .

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