Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu
Following hotel pickup in the morning, depart Rotorua by minivan for the 25-minute scenic drive to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, considered New Zealand’s most extensive geothermal site. Disembark here for a guided walk along wide and well-groomed trails that border volcanic craters, natural springs, and bubbling mud pools in a vibrant range of yellow, orange and turquoise technicolor. Listen to your guide describe the area’s geothermal activity since the 1866 eruption of the Tarawera Volcano, and see how the surrounding native bush has regenerated. Learn about the Lady Knox Geyser before you witness its fountain of water exploding into the air. Your leisurely stroll allows for plenty of time to ask questions and take photos as you marvel at the surreal beauty of Wai-O-Tapu. After, head to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and discover how New Zealand’s indigenous Māori made use of these geothermal hot spots. Your 5-hour tour ends with a handy return to your Rotorua hotel.
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