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Whakarewarewa Geothermal Trails, Rotorua
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Whakarewarewa Geothermal Trails, Rotorua

Steaming lakes, mud pools and geysers on trails you can only walk at Whakarewarewa.

Self-guided geothermal trails at Whakarewarewa, Rotorua's living Māori village: colourful steaming lakes, thermal pools, mud pools and manuka bush on easy walks of 30 to 60 minutes. Allow about 1.5 hours.

📍 New Zealand ⏱ 1 Hour, 30 Minutes 🔥 Chill

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Overview

Whakarewarewa is a living Māori village in Rotorua, and these are Rotorua's newest geothermal walking trails, with access to an untouched geothermal landscape. You walk through manuka bush past hot spring lakes, thermal pools and mud pools, with geysers in the mix and views you can't get from anywhere else in town.

The trails are self-guided and run from 30 to 60 minutes each, on easy ground that suits a low level of fitness. Along the way you pass native ferns and edible plants, and there's no shortage of steam and colour for photos.

The village keeps opening new areas of the reserve, so the network grows over time. Allow about an hour and a half, and pair it with a guided tour of the village if you want the stories behind the land.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Geothermal land only open to visitors at Whakarewarewa

  2. 2

    Steaming lakes, thermal pools, mud pools and geysers

  3. 3

    Easy self-guided trails of 30 to 60 minutes

  4. 4

    Native ferns, edible plants and manuka bush

  5. 5

    Good for all ages

What's included

✓ What's included

  • Entry to the Whaka Geothermal Trails

Common questions about this trip

  • Is it guided?
    No, the trails are self-guided. For a guide, look at the Whakarewarewa guided geothermal eco tour.

  • How hard are the walks?
    Easy. Each trail takes 30 to 60 minutes and suits a low level of fitness.

  • 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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