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Waimangu Volcanic Valley RotoruaWaimangu is the 'must do' eco-experience if you wish to experience unique ecology, botany, and geothermal features during your stay in Rotorua.
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64 7 366 6137 |
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http://www.waimangu.co.nz |
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Geothermal Wonderland
In 1886, Mount Tarawera in Rotorua erupted, and destroyed the surrounding area. The eruption opened the earth along a 17-kilometre line, splitting Mount Tarawera in two, exploding Lake Rotomahana to 20 times its original size, and forming the seven craters that today make up the Waimangu Volcanic Valley Rotorua attraction.
Today you can walk through the craters of this Rotorua thermal park and take a boat cruise on crater Lake Rotomahana to view the amazing geothermal activity and very important botany. |
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Self Guided Walks & Hiking Trail
Waimangu offers a range of easy ecology focused walks that showcase a wide range of geothermal activity, native plants and bird-life. See Echo Crater and Frying Pan Lake, the world's largest hot water spring. View mysterious and dramatic Inferno Crater with its beautiful blue hot lake.
Allow 1 hour for the shortest walk and up to 2 hours to walk from the Waimangu entrance through to the Lake Rotomahana Jetty.
The advanced hiking trail provides spectacular views of the valley and requires good fitness. |
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Guided Tours & Groups
We also offer several guided sightseeing tours including transport from your Rotorua accommodation. Half and full day tours of the thermal area and a relaxing cruise on Lake Rotomahana, a wildlife refuge and site of beautiful geothermal features. For groups of 10 or more, we offer special prices, English-Speaking guides free-of-charge and can provide meals. We cater for groups of all sizes and interests, including school groups. |
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What You Need to Know:
Waimangu is a year-round eco-experience able to be enjoyed by people of all ages and physical abilities. Our courtesy Shuttle Bus runs through the valley on a regular basis returning you from the end of your walk and boat cruise to the Visitor Centre. Open daily from 8.30am, all year.
On-site services include easily understood interpretation, guide sheets in other languages, café with full food service and a gift shop with an excellent range of locally made gifts.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley is just 20 minutes south of Rotorua, and 40 minutes north of Taupo (off State Highway 5).
For a 10% discount voucher, visit our web site before you leave home. |
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