Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

This thermal park is amazing. The tracks are very easy to follow, and the information signs are easy to read and give you all the information/facts in easy to understand wording. All our family (10 people) enjoyed the experience. Everything is well maintained and clean and tidy. The facilities are pristine, including the toilets. The staff are polite and very friendly, thank you :-)

Wow! this is a huge and absolutely amazing natural park. A place I've never seen before. It's really blows my mind, stimulates my curiosity and amazes me with the wondrous nature. We spent about 2 hours on this visit. At the entrance and also at the exit there are food and drink, souvenirs and toilets. You should bring water and go to the toilet before going in, no restrooms inside the park.Inside the park there are also very few seats and no roof so you should check the weather before going.Parking: yes

Must see! This area is very nicely laid out to get you up close to the thermal activity. Allow 2 hours to walk all three tracks. Each one is more interesting than the next. A bit of the walking can be strenuous, but just go slow and take your time. It's worth it! The tracks are all clearly marked and the walking route through the park is easy to follow. An amazing place! Some of my favorite photos from our trip were taken here.

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of visiting Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland and were thoroughly captivated by the experience. The well-maintained trails allowed us to easily explore this active geothermal area together. The preserved and highly active vents provided a mesmerizing spectacle, leaving us in awe of nature's power. The clear labeling of the various areas, along with detailed descriptions, made the trip not only informative but also enjoyable for both of us. Witnessing the vibrant colors of the Champagne Pool was an enchanting experience that we shared and cherished. Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a must-visit destination that can be enjoyed by couples, leaving them with lasting impressions and a deeper appreciation for the wonders of our planet.

A wonderful world of varied Geothermal activity of various kinds in one single enclosure. The famous Lady Knox Geyser erupts once a day only and they induce it to happen at 10:15am. Prefer the Te puia geothermal park than the lady Knox geyser, but it’s good to see the both so we can have a comparison.The staff at tourist service center are nice and friendly. The pumpkin soup tastes so good especially in the freezing winter.

Arrived just after the geyser so missed out on that. The entrance is clean and the staff friendly. Great gift shop and the restaurant looks good. The walks were good but some of the wooden steps are a bit soft and damaged underfoot. Was a very wet day but loved the walks around the thermals. Very interesting and lots of boards with information. A must to do if you are in the area.

utterly mind-blowing and surreal!!! self-guided walking tours of varying lengths, map included, easy to navigate, explanatory signs. 10:15am eruption of lady knox geyser a five minute drive away. free parking at both sites, water fountain at restrooms. fun fact: sounds of Mordor (Lord of the Rings Trilogy) were recorded here at one of the mudpools

Really enjoyed visiting here....the smells really hit you! Beautiful colours from the various geological processes. The various paths are well marked out and can take various routes depending on the time you wish to spend there. Cafe and giftshop on site. Definitely recommend

Wonderful Waiotapu!!! This place is really mind blowing. A must visit place in North Island.There are 3 different walking trails, all are linked with each other making the walking level easier to moderate. Please make sure you have shoes with good grip on a wet day as the surfaces can be slippery.Would recommend to carry enough water for yourself to keep hydrated and food if needed. Plenty of places to sit and eat with family/friends.

A wonderful morning spent walking around different tracks seeing beautiful geothermal sights. $85 for a family which is very reasonable. 3 different routes but are all linked. Track 2 and 3 would be difficult with a pushchair or wheelchair as there are steps going down.. minimum 30 steps down. Lovely being able to get so close to a natural wonder.