Wai-O-Tapu

Geothermal site Reporoa, Waikato, New Zealand

What to expect

Wai-O-Tapu is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand's most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity. The area features many hot springs, the Lady Knox Geyser, Champagne Pool, Artist's Palette, Primrose Terrace, and boiling mud pools. Visitors can choose from three walks that take between 45 and 90 minutes, and the natural bush setting adds another dimension to the experience. The modern Visitor Centre has a wide range of New Zealand souvenirs and a cafe with internal and external dining areas

Plan your family visit to the Wai-O-Tapu with these blog insights 👇

Rotorua – June 22-29, 2023

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Wai-O-Tapu, a remarkable geothermal site. It's the New Zealand equivalent of Yellowstone. We explored the colorful pools, and geysers

Highlights: The geysers and colorful pools were very impressive, as described as the New Zealand equivalent of Yellowstone. We loved it! ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Wai O Tapu, a geothermal park with a geyser, steaming lake, and bubbling mud

Highlights: The colours and size of Wai O Tapu really set it apart from others ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the park early in the morning, so the park was not very crowded yet. We walked the trails and saw the famous geyser Lady Knox spout

Highlights: What we found to be the most beautiful sight of this park was the Champagne Pool ✨