• Whaka Geothermal Trails

Rotorua’s newest Geothermal walking trails experience

…nothing but You and mother-earth (Papatuanuku)

Whaka Geothermal Trails

Our new geothermal nature trails provide exclusive access to an untouched geothermal landscape where Visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother earth). The Jurassic park-like landscape is described as providing regenerative powers as You find yourself face-to-face with Nature, Hot Spring Lakes, Mud Pools and native manuka bushlands.

The trails are self-guided walks ranging between 45 and 90 minutes and suitable for people with an average level of fitness. These trails combine views of native ferns, edible plants and glimpses of our unique geothermal landscape, including colourful steaming lakes and thermal pools that you can only view at Whakarewarewa. You will definitely find a most memorable photo-snap opportunity for your Facebook and Instagram profile! The Whaka Geothermal Trails will be an ongoing reserve development as we open new areas to be discovered.

PLEASE NOTE:  there is no access to Pohutu Geyser from our Geothermal Trails

MAORI CULTURAL PERFORMANCE
Why not add this to your booking, we have a performance at 11.15am daily.  Please note that from 1st May 2024 our daily performance will be at 12.30pm, this will replace our 11.15am performance.

The Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao village people have a proud history of sharing their stories, song and dance spanning over a century.  Please enquire ahead of your visit to see if there is availability to experience this memorable and entertaining Cultural Show experience.

Rotorua’s newest Geothermal walking trails experience…

PRICES :   

  • Adult $35.00
  • Child (5-15 yr.) $15.00
  • Senior (Gold Card) $31.50
  • Family (2x adults & up to 4x child) $89.00
  • Infant Under 5 yrs FREE
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ENTRY : 17 Tryon St. Rotorua. Phone: 07 349 3463.

SAFETY : Your self– guided leisure walking trails are suitable for beginners and experienced walkers. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.

CAUTION : Follow ALL public Covid regulations and KEEP to the signed Trails at ALL times !

 

… nothing but You and mother-earth (Papatuanuku)

 

Hot Spring Lakes

Bubbly Mud Pools

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Our new geothermal nature trails provide exclusive access to an untouched geothermal landscape where Visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother-earth). The Jurassic park-like landscape are described as providing regenerative powers as You find yourself face-to-face with Nature, Hot Spring Lakes, Mud Pools and native manuka bushlands.Please note that there is no access to Pohutu Geyser on our Geothermal Trails.
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  • The guided tour was super educational, and the guide was very skilled at painting a picture of their life and culture
    Stef_347 – 07/2024 – via Google
  • A "must do' activity when you visit New Zealand. Recommended to do a self-guided tour so you can spend more time to explore the area. Enjoy.
    Rosman Tulin- 08/2024 – via Google
  • Absolute must for people visiting Rotorua, who want to get in touch with Maori culture
    Daniel – Rotorua, New Zealand – via Google
  • It was an excellent guided tour especially brought alive and with 100% passion by Kylie. Her knowledge and her customer service brought the tour to an intimate crescendo. Love the sweet corns and stories of her ancestors and living traditions of cooking and bathing
    Michael Leong – 19/09/2024 – Google Reviews
  • Do not miss the performance. We enjoyed the village tour but the performances where they sang and made the haka were special! 
    Yani56 – Village Tour and concert 11/09/2024 – Tripadvisor review
  • A wonderful morning spent, we did the guided tour and our guide was excellent. The geo walk was quite eerie amongst all the steam and bubbling pools. Highly recommended.Sall J
    Sall J – A gentle walk 15/09/2024 – Tripadvisor review