Waimangu Volcanic Valley Rotorua New Zealand

Waimangu Volcanic Valley Rotorua New Zealand A Rotorua Must Do! Discover How The World Began! Discover unique ecology, rare botany and fascinating geothermal features.
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Immerse yourself in our truly unique and serene geothermal environment, where beautiful walking trails weave through a natural volcanic system and a narrated boat cruise around Lake Rotomahana completes the experience. Waimangu Volcanic Valley, blasted into the landscape by the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera, is the ‘must do’ eco-experience during your visit to Rotorua. Waimangu has beco

me the destination of choice for visitors who are looking for exhilarating walks through an amazing landscape of geothermal attractions, all in a setting of outstanding natural beauty. Combine your walk with an optional cruise on Lake Rotomahana with its separate geothermal system. You'll see geothermal activity that can only be viewed from our boat, including geyers, fumeroles and hot springs. Glide over the last resting place of the famed Pink & White Terraces, drowned in the Mt Tarawera eruption.

Autumn in Waimangu Volcanic Valley is truly spectacular. As the air cools, the steam rising from our geothermal features...
24/04/2026

Autumn in Waimangu Volcanic Valley is truly spectacular.

As the air cools, the steam rising from our geothermal features becomes even more dramatic, creating incredible photo opportunities.

🍂 Wrap up warm and explore by foot, and by boat.

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12/03/2026

There’s no feeling quite like the awe and wonder of seeing the world’s largest hot spring with your own eyes 😍

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Grab a seat on our all-new boats and get set for a 45-minute cruise across Lake Rotomahana. As geysers play, geothermal ...
08/03/2026

Grab a seat on our all-new boats and get set for a 45-minute cruise across Lake Rotomahana. As geysers play, geothermal vents hiss, and native birds swim on the surface, you’ll hear mind-blowing stories of the lake – past and present.

Take a moment to look around and appreciate the serenity of this special place… alongside its fiery history!

www.waimangu.co.nz/experiences/walk-and-cruise-combo/

We’re ready for our close up 🔍 We love these snaps by Miles, featuring incredible shades of caramel and copper and crims...
05/03/2026

We’re ready for our close up 🔍

We love these snaps by Miles, featuring incredible shades of caramel and copper and crimson 🤎

Where else in the world does lush native bush and towering cliffs meet steaming crater lakes and gushing geysers? The c...
03/03/2026

Where else in the world does lush native bush and towering cliffs meet steaming crater lakes and gushing geysers?

The contrast between our vibrant greenery and raw geothermal activity is pretty spectacular – with an incredible new view waiting around every corner!🌲🔥

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Craving some time in the great outdoors? Hit the reset button, step away from the desk, and let nature work its magic. ...
27/02/2026

Craving some time in the great outdoors? Hit the reset button, step away from the desk, and let nature work its magic.

Walking through Waimangu’s regenerating native forest and discovering amazing geothermal features is the ultimate escape from the 9-5.

Get a fresh perspective and get out onto our nature trails 👉 www.waimangu.co.nz/experiences/self-guided-walk-and-hike/

In Part 2 of our bird series, here’s some more native species you might spot during your valley walk! Which do you recog...
22/02/2026

In Part 2 of our bird series, here’s some more native species you might spot during your valley walk! Which do you recognise? 🐦

📷: Greg S

We’re so fortunate to have many talented wildlife photographers visit our valley, and these snaps from Greg have blown u...
20/02/2026

We’re so fortunate to have many talented wildlife photographers visit our valley, and these snaps from Greg have blown us away!

Here’s a variety of beauties gliding across Lake Rotomahana –swans, ducks, pūkeko and more!

They've adapted to life alongside geothermal activity, cruising past steaming shoreline and feeling right at home in the warmer temperatures.

Just like Greg, keep your camera ready on our boat cruise – you never know what you might spot next! 🦢

Happy Chinese New Year from Waimangu! As we celebrate the Year of the Horse, we know a thing or two about new beginnings...
17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year from Waimangu! As we celebrate the Year of the Horse, we know a thing or two about new beginnings and fresh starts. Waimangu's been bubbling, steaming, and transforming since 1886 – a place where nature's always renewing and regenerating.

Here's to a year of wonder, prosperity, and discovery with friends and family. Gong xi fa cai! 恭喜发财 🐴✨

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587 Waimangu Road
Rotorua
3073

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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+64-7-366 6137

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