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Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland & Lady Knox Geyser Entry

A thermal park billed as New Zealand's most colourful, and a geyser that goes off at 10:15 every morning.

Entry to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, 30 minutes south of Rotorua, plus the daily Lady Knox Geyser presentation at 10:15am. Then explore the park's geothermal landscape at your own pace.

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Overview

Waiotapu sits on one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand, about 18 square kilometres of it. Sculpted by volcanic activity over thousands of years, it's billed as the country's most colourful and diverse geothermal attraction, and the key to everything you see lies below the surface.

Your ticket starts with the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts once a day in a presentation at 10:15am. It's at a separate site just before the visitor centre, so arrive by 9:45. Afterwards the staff point you to the car park by the visitor centre, and you walk the park's tracks at your own pace. Most people take 1 to 2 hours.

You'll need your own transport: it's 27 minutes from Rotorua and 37 minutes from Taupo. Last entry to the park is 3pm. There are no toilets in the park or at the geyser, so use the visitor centre first. The main walk is fine for strollers, and the visitor centre has accessible toilets and parking.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Lady Knox Geyser presentation at 10:15am daily

  2. 2

    Self-guided walks through one of New Zealand's most extensive geothermal systems

  3. 3

    A landscape sculpted by volcanic activity

  4. 4

    Strollers fine on the main walk

  5. 5

    27 minutes from Rotorua, 37 from Taupo

What's included

✓ What's included

  • Entry to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
  • The Lady Knox Geyser presentation at 10:15am

✕ Not included

  • ✕Transport (self-drive)

Common questions about this trip

  • What time should I arrive?
    By 9:45am at the Lady Knox Geyser site, for the one daily presentation at 10:15am. Your confirmation has a link to the location.

  • Can I visit the park in the afternoon?
    Yes. Last entry is 3pm, but the geyser presentation only runs at 10:15am.

  • How do I get there?
    You drive yourself. It's 31km (27 minutes) from Rotorua and 52km (37 minutes) from Taupo.

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    Cancellation terms for this trip are set by the operator and confirmed on your booking voucher. Refunds mirror the operator's policy, if they can refund, so can we. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf. Message us for the exact day-by-day terms before you book.

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