Wai O Tapu, Rotorua

Wai O Tapu is an active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, just north of the Reporoa caldera, in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone - it is a spectacular showcase of the most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity, in New Zealand.

Walk this at your own pace, you will be given a map to take a look around. Kids love this thermal park. Has it’s own cafe. Toilets are right by the entrance prior to the tour. Would recommend taking bottles of water, can get pretty hot down here not just because it’s a thermal park.

The entire loop can be covered in around 45 minutes but I would recommend 90 minutes to take in all the spots, get some great photos and just immerse in the wonder of this place!

Lots of parking, areas and up a bit further for motorhomes, campervans and other larger vehicles.

Can pre purchase tickets that are valid for a few months so you aare not restricted to a specific booking date and time.

Open seven days a week, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with the final admission at 3pm. Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a cashless site. All major credit cards and EFTPOS are accepted.

201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua 3073

If you are heading from Rotorua and your next stop is Taupo, this is on the way.