Welcome To Waimangu Volcanic Valley

We connect people with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, its unique history and legacy. We share how the world began! Experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds. We immerse visitors in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption, its people, and the resulting dramatic landscape changes that created the world’s youngest geothermal park.

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Frying Pan Lake Crater Inferno Crater

Featured Experiences

Full Waimangu Experience

From NZD 40.00

Discover the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana with the Full Waimangu Experience....

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Self Guided Walk or Hike Only

From NZD 20.00

Explore walking and hiking options for all fitness levels in the Waimangu Volcanic Valley....

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Lake Rotomahana Boat Cruise

From NZD 25.00

Enjoy the history and geothermal attractions on a boat cruise around beautiful Lake Rotomahana....

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Spectacular Geothermal Wonders

Beautiful New Zealand Nature

Amazing Lake Rotomahana

About Waimangu

Plan

Immerse yourself in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption, its people, and the resulting dramatic landscape changes...

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Did You Know

Waimangu means 'Black Water' - this special place was named after the Waimangu geyser that regularly played here between 1900 and 1904

Waimangu is the only geothermal system in New Zealand where all surface features are contained within a single geological structure.

Waimangu Geyser erupted frequently to heights of over 400 metres, that's about the same size as the Empire State Building

Waimangu is home to the world famous Pink and White Terraces, which were buried as a result of the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera

Waimangu News & Stories

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“Reviews

“We had a great trip here - very organised walk with lots of information and fascinating views of the craters. The boat trip on the lake was very relaxing...”

“We stopped in for a quick coffee having seen the sign on the highway. The coffee was great and the quiche and muffin were fantastic. While eating we read...”

“We were fortunate to visit when there were no crowds and walked the valley in almost complete isolation which added to the mysterious and prehistoric feel....”

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